Archive for 2009/12


Don’t Let Arthritis Put The Kibosh On All Exercise (It Hurts More When You Stop)

Achy knees and joints caused by arthritis are not reasons to stop exercising. Regular, modest exercise improves joint stability and strengthens muscles, according to the December issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. Exercise also improves mood, sleep, energy levels and day-to-day functioning. Best of all, people with arthritis who exercise regularly report less pain…


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What Is St. John’s Wort? How Effective Is St. John’s Wort?

St. John’s wort, or Perforate St. John’s wart, Tipton’s Weed or Klamath weed, is a medication that comes from a flowering plant called Hypericum perforatum. For a long time it is believed to have medicinal qualities, especially for the treatment of depression. Recent studies appear to conclude more favorably than unfavorably regarding St. John’s Wort’s efficacy in treating depression. St…


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New Insights Into Mushroom-Derived Drug Promising For Cancer Treatment

A promising cancer drug, first discovered in a mushroom commonly used in Chinese medicine, could be made more effective thanks to researchers who have discovered how the drug works. The research is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and was carried out at The University of Nottingham…


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New Insights Into Mushroom-Derived Drug Promising For Cancer Treatment

A promising cancer drug, first discovered in a mushroom commonly used in Chinese medicine, could be made more effective thanks to researchers who have discovered how the drug works. The research is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and was carried out at The University of Nottingham…


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UAB To Study The Effects Of Olive Oil On Breast Cancer

Ana Ripoll, Rector of Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), and Pedro Barato, President of “Organizacion Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Espanol” signed a research agreement to carry out an in depth study of how the intake of olive oil can work towards preventing and fighting against breast cancer…


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Negative Emotions Outweigh Intent To Exercise At Health Clubs

Time and time again, it has been documented that regular exercise has many health benefits including lowering risks associated with the comorbidities of obesity…


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Pollution Linked To Hospitalizations For Pneumonia In Older Adults

Older adults with long-term exposure to higher levels of pollution are at higher risk for hospitalization for pneumonia, according to researchers in Canada. “Our study found that among older individuals, long-term exposure to traffic pollution independently increased their risk of hospitalization for pneumonia,” said principal investigator, Mark Loeb, M.D., of McMaster University…


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UAB To Study The Effects Of Olive Oil On Breast Cancer

Ana Ripoll, Rector of Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), and Pedro Barato, President of “Organizacion Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Espanol” signed a research agreement to carry out an in depth study of how the intake of olive oil can work towards preventing and fighting against breast cancer…


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Negative Emotions Outweigh Intent To Exercise At Health Clubs

Time and time again, it has been documented that regular exercise has many health benefits including lowering risks associated with the comorbidities of obesity…


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Earliest Evidence Of Modern Humans Using Wild Grains And Tubers For Food

The consumption of wild cereals among prehistoric hunters and gatherers appears to be far more ancient than previously thought, according to a University of Calgary archaeologist who has found the oldest example of extensive reliance on cereal and root staples in the diet of early Homo sapiens more than 100,000 years ago…


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