Archives for September, 2009
Mediterranean Diet Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, olive oil, cereals, nuts, fish, and legumes, and deemphasizes meat and dairy products. Consumption of the Mediterranean diet is believed to aid in the prevention of several diseases while supporting general good health.
Eating a Mediterranean diet and increasing physical activity levels can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s […]
Acupuncture for Ragweed Season Allergies
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Ragweed, the bane of many allergy sufferers, is in bloom. For many individuals, ragweed causes several months of itchy, watering eyes, runny nose, sore throat, congestion, and difficulties sleeping. An estimated 36 million Americans experience seasonal allergies, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
Yoga Alleviates Chronic Back Pain
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
People with chronic low-back problems who do yoga also do better at overcoming pain and depression than people treated conventionally for back pain, according to a new West Virginia University study.
The three-year study, which appears in the September issue of the journal Spine, showed lifted mood, less pain and improved function in the group that […]
Weight Loss and Reduced Calorie Diets
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Diets that reduce calories lead to weight loss, regardless of carbohydrate, protein or fat content. Many popular diets emphasize either carbohydrate, protein or fat as the best way to lose weight. However, there have been very few studies lasting more than a year that evaluate the effect on weight loss of diets with different compositions […]
Medical Care for Iraq War Veterans
Monday, September 21st, 2009
Many believe Iraq war veterans are not receiving quality medical care when they return to the U.S. As part of a recent survey by Harris Interactive and the Harvard Opinion Research Program, findings indicate that a majority of Americans (62 percent) believe that wounded Iraq war veterans do not receive high quality care in military […]
Obesity Levels in U.S. Underestimated
Friday, September 18th, 2009
Obesity in the United States is significantly underestimated. A recent study analyzed data from health surveys, which are used to estimate obesity levels in states. Because people tend to provide incorrect information about their weight and height, especially in telephone surveys, the Harvard researchers concluded that estimates of obesity in individual states have been to […]
Chinese Herbal Formulas and Heart Health
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Chinese herbal formulas used for cardiovascular indications including heart disease may produce large amounts of artery-widening nitric oxide, according to new research at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Nitric oxide is crucial to the cardiovascular system because it signals the inner walls of blood vessels to relax, which facilitates the flow of […]
Stop Smoking with Acupuncture Today
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Since 2004, more than a dozen countries have adopted national indoor smoke-free policies that are being implemented or will be implemented in the near future.
According to a recent Association of European Cancer Leagues and Harvard study, there is growing momentum for indoor smoking bans in countries across the globe. Researchers identify Ireland’s pioneering 2004 […]
Top Three Preventable Health Hazards
Monday, September 14th, 2009
High blood pressure, smoking and being overweight are the leading preventable health risk factors in the United States, according to a recent study from the University of Toronto and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.
The researchers found that high blood pressure is responsible for 395,000 premature deaths each […]
Six in Ten Americans Believe Influenza Outbreak Likely
Friday, September 11th, 2009
Approximately six in ten Americans (59 percent) believe it is likely that there will be widespread cases of influenza A (H1N1) this coming fall or winter, according to a recent Harvard survey.
“These results suggest Americans are likely to support public health officials in prioritizing preparations for the possibility of a serious H1N1 outbreak in […]