Fresh research out of Japan is highlighting the potential fat-fighting effects of an unexpected food ingredient: vinegar. Although a common staple in foods like salad dressings and pickles, vinegar has been used in folk medicine for centuries. Recent scientific research suggests that the main component of vinegar, acetic acid, can control blood pressure, blood sugar…
A recent study highlights the benefits of Vitamin D supplements in inhibiting cholesterol build-up in blood vessels, which can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in diabetics. The research, published in Circulation, found that diabetics with low levels of Vitamin D had difficulty processing cholesterol, placing them at an increased risk of cardiovascular…
According to a study presented at the Ninth Annual AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference in Philadelphia, increased consumption of phyto-estrogens found in dietary soy could potentially alter the risk of certain types of breast cancer. The researchers from the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute analyzed 683 women with breast cancer…
A new study suggests that higher intakes of Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA, DPA, and DHA, may protect against acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in healthy men. ACS is a term used to describe a range of symptoms, including chest pains and unstable angina. The study, conducted in Denmark with over 57,000 participants, found that men…
Severe anxiety can be a debilitating condition, but there are natural remedies that can help you manage it. Anxiety is a natural reaction to uncertainties in the future, and symptoms can include persistent worrying, fatigue, overthinking, trembling feelings, sleep problems, indecisiveness, muscle tension, and more. If left untreated, anxiety can develop into an anxiety disorder….