Anxiety is the third most common mental health issue worldwide, and everyone suffers from a headache once in a while. Doctors can prescribe medications to help us fight back, and while it can be useful for some extreme cases, not everyone is going to benefit from medications. There are natural ways to combat anxiety and …
What if the trillions of microbes living inside your digestive system could reveal clues about cancer before doctors fully understand what is happening? Researchers are getting closer to answering that question after finding distinct gut microbiome patterns across several cancer groups and among younger adults diagnosed with certain cancers. A Mayo Clinic team analyzed stool …
A Japanese hospital has taken a treatment once confined largely to regenerative medicine research and used it on a patient with severe heart failure. Doctors at Osaka Keisatsu Hospital transplanted a sheet of heart muscle cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, in what has been described as the world’s first clinical …
You’re probably as confused about protein shakes vs meal replacement shake for weight loss as I was several years ago. You’ve probably heard that if you drink protein shakes you’ll lose weight, but now there are so many different opinions and types, as well as how many protein shakes a day, confusion has set in. …
Finding the right womens running shoes is key for any female athlete. It boosts her performance and makes running more fun. This guide will walk you through the many options out there. It ensures you pick the best shoes for your style, comfort, and running habits. Whether you’re a pro or just starting, knowing how …
Louise Altese-Isidori had just moved to Florida with her family and was enjoying a fresh chapter of her life when people began telling her how great she looked. She was 50, active and feeling perfectly healthy, with no obvious reason to suspect anything was seriously wrong inside her body. Then doctors discovered that ovarian cancer …
Have you ever wondered why rosemary has been associated with memory for centuries? This fragrant Mediterranean herb is best known as a kitchen staple, but its story goes beyond flavor. Rosemary has a long history of traditional use for memory and mental clarity, and modern research has begun examining whether some of its natural compounds …
Have you ever wondered whether a cancer treatment could be delivered directly to a tumor instead of circulating throughout the entire body? Scientists are exploring exactly that possibility with an unusual tool: a genetically engineered probiotic bacterium. In a recent preclinical study, researchers modified Escherichia coli Nissle 1917, a strain known for its probiotic properties, …
We’ve all heard the phrase “sleep on it” when we’re wrestling with a difficult problem or decision. The advice often feels like common sense: give your mind a break, let the subconscious do its work, and return to the challenge later with fresh eyes. Yet what has long seemed like anecdotal wisdom is now being …
Recently, the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine has published an extremely exciting clinical trial that revealed how a kitchen spice is an effective natural alternative to Ibuprofen, the popular painkiller, used in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The spice has proven to be much safer and does not cause any side-effects. It is also a non-steroidal …
So you’re trying to lose weight… Does meal prepping help to lose weight? What’s the best way to meal prep? What’s the easiest way to weekly meal prep? What are the best foods for meal prep? Unlike wacky fads or some extreme diet plan, preparing healthy meals in advance can have real long-term benefits for …
When looking for the best shoes for shin splints, you want to get the best pair of shoes for the type of support your feet to reduce your risk of shin splints. If you’re far from being an athlete but want to incorporate regular exercise into your routine, walking is a great option to get …