Alcohol use is a major risk factor for head and neck cancer. But an article published in the November issue of the journal Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology shows that the chemical resveratrol found in grape skins and in red wine may prevent cancer as well.
About 19 percent of North Americans suffer from constipation, with the digestive condition being more common among women, people of color, people over 60, those who are not physically active and the poor.
Do you get the winter blues? Many people do, and if you’re one of them, you might want to consider checking your Vitamin D level, as we now know that Vitamin D deficiency is not just harmful to physical health. It also might impact mental health, according to a team of researchers that has found a link between seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, and a lack of sunlight.
These days, with the abundance of artificial light, TV, tablets and smartphones, adults and children alike are burning the midnight oil. What they are not burning is calories: with later bedtimes comes the tendency to eat.
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a substantially increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people, according to the most robust study of its kind ever conducted.
Did you know that several recent large (meta-analyses) studies have found no association between heart disease and dietary saturate fat, but predicted greater risk doubling or even nearly tripling saturated fat in the diet does not drive up total levels of saturated fat in the blood, according to a controlled diet study.
Are you ready for Thanksgiving or are you stressing out before the big feast tomorrow?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again, but it often is a time of increased stress for a variety of reasons. It’s very interesting that we after often stressed during events and seasons that are supposed to bring us joy and happiness.