What’s the secret to a great smile? Beautiful teeth and gums…and a cup of green tea? A study conducted in Japan found that the more green tea people drink, the healthier their gums are, decreasing their risk of periodontal disease … Read More
Can certain foods help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? With a progressive loss of brain function that slowly destroys memory and thinking capability, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s is said to result from the … Read More
Garlic is known to be a breath destroyer, but is it possible that what’s known as the stinking rose could help stave off dementia? In the quest to find a potential cure and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, a by-product of … Read More
Diabetes a concern? Maybe it’s time to start lifting those weights and incorporate more muscle-building exercises into your daily routine. Excess body weight and a lack of exercise have long been known to contribute to insulin resistance, a condition in … Read More
Coffee and tea already have a large repertoire of health benefits. But now we can add a new talent: Infection fighter. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a dangerous type of bacteria resistant to the antibiotic methicillin and it can cause … Read More
Did you have all kinds of fun soaking in the sun and getting a nice tan when you were young? It was no big deal…until you later started to see the effects of aging skin: wrinkles forming, skin becoming patchy, … Read More
Diabetes is a growing epidemic, with a recent report announcing that 366 million people worldwide are diabetic. Therefore, it is important to find ways to prevent developing diabetes in the first place. Fortunately a new study may have found a … Read More
The widespread belief that caffeine enhances physical performance and endurance during exercise appears to be yet another myth proven wrong. To test the placebo effect of caffeine, researchers conducted a study where moderately trained male athletes were given caffeine or placebo … Read More
