Can you sniff out your mate? Previous research suggests a women’s mate preference is based on odor. Sounds odd, right? But our sense of smell is regulated by something called major histocompatibility complex (MHC), which are genes that are key … Read More
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
Have you ever been in pain? Chances are you’re wincing as you answer that question. Pain is the most common symptom of all medical conditions. Therefore, pain relief is not only essential for recovery but also key for keeping you … Read More
Cure for the common cold? That would be a welcome discovery by just about everyone. If you’ve searched for a cure, you probably have come across echinacea, a common herb that has been claimed to stimulate the immune system and … Read More
Step aside vitamin C! New research suggests that daily vitamin D supplement that may help prevent the flu, particularly in kids and teens. We know that we’re more likely to get sick in the winter, and we also know that we get … Read More
Looking for an alternative to fish oil supplements, but still want to get extra omega 3-s? Krill oil may be your answer. The link between omega 3 fatty acids and cholesterol is pretty clear and the American Heart Association recommends … Read More
Vitamins are how health-conscious people usually supplement any deficiencies in their regular diet, but they may not be as healthy as some expect. In fact, according to ABC News, a study finds that vitamins may actually be to the detriment … Read More
Vitamin D deficiencies have been found to raise the risk of skin cancers such as melanoma. A real catch-22, especially for pale-skinned people. Those who burn easily tend to avoid the sun and slather on tons of sunscreen, but the … 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
Omega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of press coverage lately, including a new article about how they may impair chemotherapy treatment. Before you write off omega-3 fatty acids entirely, however, learn more about the benefits of the acids. 1. … Read More
Vitamin K to the rescue for prevention of heart disease! Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that plays a major role in blood clotting and normal bone formation and function. Of the subgroups of vitamin K, vitamin K1 … Read More
