Archive for September, 2012
Bubble tea can contain carcinogens, researchers claim
Bubble tea — that sweet, tea-based drink filled with giant tapioca balls — may be a hazard to your health. A new German study finds the starchy balls can contain cancer-causing PCBs, a group of of industrial chemicals that have been linked to a long list of health hazards. Meanwhile, a German government group is [...]
Sexual activity has numerous benefits for your health
We all know there are many benefits of sexual intimacy so let me examine the major health benefits. Many studies have looked at the real health benefits and have found persistently the positive effects. Sexual activity (simple hugs as well as intercourse) lowers blood pressure and is overall heart healthy. Another benefit is improved immunity. [...]
Cranberry juice may beat kids’ bladder infections
Cranberry juice rich in certain antibacterial substances may help prevent repeat urinary tract infections in kids, a small study suggests. Researchers found that cranberry juice made with high concentrations of proanthocyanidins (PACs) cut kids’ risk of repeat urinary tract infections by two-thirds, versus a comparison juice. Since the juice on your supermarket’s shelves may not [...]
Coffee may ease your neck pain
If your job is a literal pain in the neck, drinking coffee may help, a new study from Norway says. People who drank coffee before sitting down to work at a computer for 90 minutes reported less pain in their necks and shoulders than those who didn’t drink coffee, according to the study. Some in [...]
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Reasons to Love the Unsung Superfood Buckwheat
Unrelated to wheat, buckwheat is actually not a grain at all, but a seed of a plant related to rhubarb. As is often the case with seeds, buckwheat’s nutritional value surpasses grains. Here are 10 reasons to explore and love this unsung superfood. 1. It is low on the glycemic index, preventing rapid spikes in [...]
Non-Alcoholic Red Wine May Boost Heart Health
Much research has touted the health benefits that come from drinking moderate amounts of red wine. Now, a new study may extend some of these benefits to teetotalers. Non-alcoholic red wine may be even more effective at lowering blood pressure in men who are high risk for heart attack. The study findings appear in Circulation [...]
Coffee may offer bowel cancer protection
Consumption of four or more cups of coffee per day may be associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer, suggests new data. The study – published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition – analyses data from almost half a million people, finding that drinking several cups of coffee a day could help protect [...]
Microgreens Have More Nutrients Than Mature Vegetables, Study Suggests
Have you eaten your microgreens today? As good-for-you as full-grown veggies are, a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests microgreens may contain even more nutrients and vitamins than their more mature versions. Wondering what a microgreen is? The researchers from the University of Maryland explained that they are immature greens [...]
How Fruits and Vegetables Are Crucial to Post-Menopausal Women
Post-menopausal women often have a hard time losing weight. But, promising new research shows that there may be simple dietary considerations that may help shed pounds – and keep them off for good. What’s on the list of foods to avoid and items to chow down on? It’s relatively simple: Eating less sugar, meats and [...]
