16/04/2013Reduce blood pressure with a 250ml glass of beetroot juiceIf you suffer from hypertension , drinking a cup of beetroot juice a day could be effective at lowering your blood pressure according to a new study.
Beetroot is rich in nitrate
Researchers from Queen...
15/04/2013Emu oil used as a treatment for bowel conditionsEmu oil could be used as a possible treatment for a number of bowel conditions, according to a new study, including damage caused by chemotherapy.
Emu oil could be used to treat bowel conditions
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12/04/2013Chemical in red meat increases heart disease riskA chemical found in red meat increases the risk of heart disease by producing higher levels of cholesterol, according to US scientists.
A chemical found in red meat causes heart disease
The chemical...
12/04/2013Mental health problems connected to seasonality An interesting study suggests that seasonality may have an impact on the prevalence of mental health disorders, with conditions ranging from anorexia to OCD peaking in the winter months.
Some mental...
11/04/2013Unhealthy lifestyle means younger generation ages 15 years faster than parentsToday’s adults are so unhealthy they are medically 15 years older than their parents were at the same age, according to a new study.
Two thirds of UK adults are now overweight or obese
Despite...
10/04/2013Study finds reflexology to be an effective form of pain reliefReflexology could be effective as a form of pain relief for conditions such as osteoarthritis, backache and cancers, according to a new study by British researchers.
Reflexology involves pressure points...
10/04/2013Protein found in egg whites successfully lowers high blood pressureEgg whites could be used alongside medication to lower blood pressure, according to new research from Chinese researchers.
Egg whites could lower high blood pressure
Once believed to be a source of...
09/04/2013Need a memory boost- try rosemary essential oil say scientistsRosemary essential oil boosts memory in healthy adults, according to a study from British researchers.
Rosemary boosts memory
The herb rosemary has long been associated with memory improvement, and has...
09/04/2013Prostate cancer sufferers with gene mutation should be offered early treatmentProstate cancer patients with a specific gene mutation should be offered early and aggressive treatment on the NHS, even if they would normally be classified as low risk, according to a new study.
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05/04/2013Walking protects your heart as effectively as going for a runBrisk walking is just as good for the heart as going for a run, according to new findings from American researchers.
Walking is as good for the heart as running
Walking can lower the risk of high blood...