acharya on September 30th, 2007

A minimum of 5 millilitres of Omega 3 fatty acids is necessary per day for overall good health. This helps counter, age-related muscle loss say new studies. It is best to stock-up on fenugreek seeds, flaxseeds, soybeans and walnuts, as these are rich sources of Omega 3 fatty acids that not only protects one against [...]

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acharya on September 20th, 2007

According to a group of U.S. Researchers, Echinacea may not only help in reducing symptoms of common cold, but could help prevent infection of certain cold viruses. Among people who were administered Echinacea, fifty eight percent showed a lower risk of catching cold. The researchers did not study the effects of the herb directly, but [...]

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acharya on September 17th, 2007

A scientific research carried on in Denmark and Germany, suggests that Rosehips may prove an effective alternative treatment for patients with crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis. According to scientists, the rosehip remedy, called Litozin, may help reduce the amount spent by health-care industries on expensive rheumatoid arthritis drugs in future. LitoZin, made from processed ground rosehips is [...]

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According to new studies, difficulty in identifying common smells such as cinnamon, banana or lemon could signify the risk for progressive brain disorder and be the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have already found long back that microscopic lesions that are considered hallmarks of Alzheimer’s, initially, appear in the brain region, which is the [...]

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Leading a healthy lifestyle even if later in life, could lower the risk of developing heart disease and premature death within years of changing habits. Researchers of Medical University, South Carolina, tried to find out if late-starters could actually gain the rewards of healthy habits like eating fruits and vegetables, quitting smoking, controlling weight gain, [...]

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A group of researchers in the US are said to have used a specialized brain scanning technique with magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging, which is actually an MRI scan, done at the molecular level, to study the effects of practice of yoga on the brain. They investigated, in particular, the manner in which concentrations of the [...]

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acharya on September 2nd, 2007

According to a new study, cinnamon helps in reducing the health concern associated with sudden surge in blood sugar that happens on consumption of refined sugar. By adding cinnamon to desserts, the surge in blood sugar levels that normally happens immediately after consumption of sweetened foods will be reduced. Research conducted at the Malmo University [...]

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