Women Health

Right now no one can say whether yoga provides clinical benefits to people with bipolar disorder, but in a new article in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, researchers report survey responses they gathered from scores of people with the condition who practice yoga. What the collective testimony suggests is that yoga can be a substantial help, but it sometimes carries risks, … [Read more...]

Yoga classes were linked to better back-related function and diminished symptoms from chronic low back pain in the largest U.S. randomized controlled trial of yoga to date, published by the Archives of Internal Medicine as an "Online First" article on October 24. But so were intensive stretching classes. "We found yoga classes more effective than a self-care book -- but no … [Read more...]

Yoga is a healing system of theory and practice, its a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation, practiced for over 5,000 years. A survey released in May 2004 by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine focused on who used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), what was used, and why it was used in the United States by … [Read more...]

Chronic pain is known to cause brain anatomy changes and impairments, but yoga can be an important tool for preventing or even reversing the effects of chronic pain on the brain, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) official speaking at the American Pain Society's annual meeting. M. Catherine Bushnell, PhD, scientific director, Division of Intramural Research, … [Read more...]

Diabetics who exercise can trim waist size and body fat, and control blood glucose, even if they don't see cardiorespiratory benefits, new research by UT Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists shows. Researchers found that waist circumference, percentage of body fat, and hemoglobin A1c levels − a test of long-term blood sugar − all improved in diabetic participants who … [Read more...]

Young people lack confidence and skills in the kitchen, with many considering microwaving a pizza to be cooking according to a study.They are also not worried about their health, believing that exercising will compensate for a poor diet and smoking. One female first year sports student said she was "just not bothering" about what she ate as she was physically active. The … [Read more...]

A new technology which could increase protection against antibacterial and antifungal infection for weeks, months or years has been developed by researchers at the University of Bristol. The technology is likely to have significant impact across a number of areas including dentistry, where one in seven composite fillings fail within seven years and 86 percent of these … [Read more...]

'Walk through any supermarket and take a look at the labels on food products, and you'll see that many of them contain fructose, often in the form of sucrose (table sugar)' -- that's how Wilhelm Krek, professor for cell biology at ETH Zurich's Institute for Molecular Health Sciences, summarises the problem with today's nutrition. Prepared foods and soft drinks in particular, … [Read more...]

Non-narcotic treatments for chronic pain that work well in people, not just mice, are sorely needed. Drawing from human pain genetics, an international team led by Boston Children's Hospital demonstrates a way to break the cycle of pain hypersensitivity without the development of addiction, tolerance or side effects. Their findings, reported June 17 in the journal Neuron, … [Read more...]

A study has inferred about new researches in inflammatory bowel diseases therapies. Modifying the small white blood cells that protect against disease might help treat immune disorders, according to a study1 published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the basic science journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. Specifically, researchers … [Read more...]

A study has proved that Vitamin D supplementation can improve immune response to HIV. Vitamin D plays an important part in the human immune response and deficiency can leave individuals less able to fight infections like HIV-1. Now an international team of researchers has found that high-dose vitamin D supplementation can reverse the deficiency and also improve immune … [Read more...]

A study has inferred that legalizing medical marijuana does not increase its use among adolescents. A nationwide study analysing 24 years of data (1991 to 2014) from over one million American adolescents in the 48 contiguous states has found no evidence that legalising the use of marijuana for medical purposes leads to increased use among teenagers. The study, published in … [Read more...]

A study has provided new insights about spreading health information through social media. An analysis of Twitter hashtag use on the subject of diabetes provides new insights about spreading health information through social media. The study, led by Jenine Harris, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, looked at the hashtag #diabetes … [Read more...]

A Finnish study has inferred that use of antidepressants linked with lower bone density. A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland in collaboration with Deakin University, Australia, shows that recurrent major depressive disorder (MDD) in men is associated with lower bone density. The use of antidepressants was also associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD), … [Read more...]

A swedish study has established that exercise with a physiotherapist helps people with depression. Exercise has a positive effect on depression -- so reveals a dissertation written at the Sahlgrenska Academy. In a study at the Sahlgrenska Academy, the researcher evaluated exercise as add-on therapy to medicating with antidepressants. The study divided 62 individuals with … [Read more...]

A German study has confirmed that physical activity decreases over time in COPD patients. Physical activity decreases substantially over time in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at all levels of severity, according to a new study from researchers in Germany. This decline in physical activity is accompanied by a worsening of lung function and health … [Read more...]

An Irish study has concluded that Vitamin D can treat Crohn's disease. New research published in this month's edition of United European Gastroenterology journal suggests that supplementation with vitamin D may impact on the intestinal barrier dysfunction associated with Crohn's disease, and could have a role in the treatment of the condition. The study is by Professor Maria … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that light-intensity exercise could prove beneficial to older adults. An easy walk, slow dancing, leisurely sports such as table tennis, household chores and other light-intensity exercise may be nearly as effective as moderate or vigorous exercise for older adults -- if they get enough of that type of activity. New research indicates that 300 minutes a … [Read more...]

A UK study has established that high-intensity exercise four times a day improves health in adolescents. As little as two minutes of high-intensity exercise four times a day improves health outcomes in adolescents, but the same amount of moderate-intensity exercise does not reap the same rewards, according to a new study from the University of Exeter. Researchers found that … [Read more...]

A study has inferred that risky outdoor play positively impacts children's health. New research from UBC and the Child & Family Research Institute at BC Children's Hospital shows that risky outdoor play is not only good for children's health but also encourages creativity, social skills and resilience. The findings, published in the International Journal of Environmental … [Read more...]

Researchers have found new model to determine harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches. An international team, led by researchers at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, has developed a new, timelier method to identify harmful bacteria levels on recreational beaches. The new model provides beach managers with a better … [Read more...]

Researchers have found protein critical to treat "iron overload" disorders. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher has identified the protein that the liver uses to load iron, thereby opening the door to potential strategies to treat "iron overload" disorders. One form of these genetic disorders is hereditary hemochromatosis. Not … [Read more...]

A study has proved that spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain is effective. During three years, mean hospitalization costs at the Vancouver Island Health Authority climbed for a set of pain patients before they received spinal cord stimulation to manage their chronic condition. The costs fell in the three years after the procedure, data showed in a study presented today at … [Read more...]

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease which affects the thyroid. It causes heart palpitations, mood swings and hair loss; sometimes for women, it can make their eyes bulge. Now, there is a surgical solution for patients. Graves' disease caused Tracy Farrow's thyroid to be overactive. It also caused enlarged muscles and fat behind the eye. Farrow told Ivanhoe, 'My eye … [Read more...]

A study has inferred that 'Alzheimer's protein' effects eye health and muscle strength. Amyloid precursor protein (APP), a key protein implicated in the development Alzheimer's disease, may play an important role in eye and muscle health. In a new report published in the June 2015 issue of The FASEB Journal, scientists have discovered that when proteins that bind to the APP, … [Read more...]

A study has confirmed that low glycemic index diet reduces symptoms of autism. Bread, cereal and other sugary processed foods cause rapid spikes and subsequent crashes in blood sugar. In contrast, diets made up of vegetables, fruits and whole grains are healthier, in part because they take longer to digest and keep us more even-keeled. New research in a mouse model of autism … [Read more...]

A study has proved that brain inflammation caused by chronic nerve pain alters activity in regions that regulate mood and motivation, suggesting for the first time that a direct biophysical link exists between long-term pain and the depression, anxiety and substance abuse seen in more than half of these patients, UC Irvine and UCLA researchers report. This breakthrough … [Read more...]

A new research has thrown fresh insights into treatment of hypothyroidism. An international research team led by physician-scientists at Rush University Medical Center have gained new insights into hypothyroidism -- a condition affecting about 10 million people in the U.S. -- that may lead to new treatment protocols for the disease, particularly among the approximately 15 … [Read more...]

A study has inferred that there are effect of thyroid disorders on reproductive health. Thyroid disease can have significant effects on a woman's reproductive health and screening for women presenting with fertility problems and recurrent early pregnancy loss should be considered, suggests a new review published today (23 January) in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist … [Read more...]

A study has proved that lower life satisfaction and sleep problems during midlife are linked. A new study suggests that lower life satisfaction is linked to sleep problems during midlife. Respondents with higher life satisfaction reported shorter sleep onset latency (SOL). Sleep onset delay among those with low life satisfaction could be the result of worry and anxiety, as … [Read more...]