Candida Responsible for Yeast Infections in Postmenopausal Women
Q. I'm 65 and recently developed a yeast infection. Aren't these infections unusual in postmenopausal women? A. Vaginal yeast infection occurs at least once in about 75 percent of women. You are correct that yeast infections are not as common after menopause, but they still account for some cases of vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina). An overgrowth of the microorganism...
4 Alternatives to Conventional Household Cleaners: Yes, Vodka is one of Them
Many homeowners are aware of the dangerous toxins found in plant pesticides and other outdoor chemicals. However, toxins are present in many household cleaning products and even in the plastic packaging for many food products. Making your own cleaning products is easy and simple and you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already. Deodorizing, Sanitizing and Cleaning Many...
Cigarette Smoking in Movies Targeting Children Boosts Dramatically Over Previous Year
Movies in 2011 displayed a dramatically higher level of cigarette smoking that in recent previous years. In a study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco, researchers who track tobacco use in films were surprised to discover that use of tobacco products in films directed toward children and young adults had increased by 36 percent over the previous...
Melatonin and Exercise May Stave Off Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating and cruel disease. Researchers in Spain have published preliminary studies that provide early hope that use of melatonin and regular exercise can help prevent or delay the onset of the illness. Sleep and Aging Linked Melatonin has been approved as a medication in the European Union to treat sleep disorders since 2007. It has been found...
Study: High Risk of STIs and Unwanted Pregnancies in Obese Women
In a recent study published in the professional medical journal Obesity, researchers have found that women who are overweight experience less pleasure from sex and participate in higher risk sexual behaviors. As a result, obese women experience more frequent unplanned pregnancies and also have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Self Esteem and Sex Studies have repeatedly found that women...
High Processed Food Diet Leads to Irritable Dowel Disease, More
In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers have found that processed foods common to the Western diet are a large contributing factor to increased rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Many processed foods are high in fat, which changes the composition of bile and leads to the growth of unhealthy microbes in the gut. High Fat and Bile...
Men: Low Toxicity Levels and High Walnut Intake Boost Sperm Health
Want your "guys" to swim like Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps - good kick, perfect physique and great speed? Well, you can spur on your sperm by adding walnuts to your daily menu. (Mike likes 'em roasted; Mehmet? Soaked in water.) Turns out this nut is packed with alpha linoleic acid, one of the omega-3s that help protect you...
Small Weight Loss Can Provide Huge Health Results
Many people who struggle with dieting and exercise often set their ideal weight when trying to get slimmer. However, in a study published in the recent issue of Obesity Research, researchers discovered that small minimal amounts of weight loss can result in substantial improvement of health conditions that are associated with obesity. Small Attainable Goals For anyone who has faced the...
Study: Unhealthy Gut Bacteria Leads to Type 2 Diabetes and More [Video]
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In a breaking news story, researchers are excited to show that unhealthy gut bacteria can be linked to increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes...
Why Baby Carrots Are Killing You
There has been great discussion and confusion over baby carrots lately. It seems some feel that these little veggies, perfect for small hands and a quick snack, may not be quite as healthy as once thought. Â As with anything else regarding health, it is always best to do all of your own research before setting into full-force panic mode. In...
