A new study has proven that nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium can prevent bone fractures, a practice many physicians have been recommending for quite some time.
Research conducted at UC Davis in Sacramento, California, revealed that individuals who take the nutritional supplements on a daily basis reduces the risk of bone fractures regardless of gender and age.
Post-menopausal women who suffer from HIV have a higher risk of bone fractures, a new study suggests.
Although nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium can help increase the strength of bones, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism indicates that therapies used to make HIV patients live longer can be detrimental to bone mineral density.
Previous studies have indicated that HIV patients have a higher prevalence of low bone density due to metabolic complications brought on by treatment.
New research is suggesting that there is a link between depression and a loss of bone mass, which could lead to bone breakage and osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is more common among women than men, and is a condition that causes bones to weaken and possibly fracture, which is why some nutritionists recommend taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium to keep bones strong. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s been reported that aromatherapy and carbohydrates may be used as a way to curb overeating during the holiday season.
Experts feel that stress and anxiety are a large reason why people tend to overeat during the holiday season, which is why it’s being suggested that one takes time out for themselves in order to calm down. Using aromas such as eucalyptus may also help ease the stress.
It was also noted that nutritional supplements such as fiber might help with appetite control; and that when you do sit down to eat, try healthy protein. Read the rest of this entry »
A new study has found that certain sounds in your sleep can enhance memories when you wake up.
While nutritional supplements such as ginko biloba may help with improving memory, a study from Northwestern University indicates that even though the participants were in a deep sleep, they were able to hear sounds that enhanced their memory when they awoke.
The study played 25 different sounds while the participants slept, including a cat meowing and a tea kettle whistle. Read the rest of this entry »
A new study is suggesting that different extra fat locations may lead to dangerous blood clots for men and women.
According to research in the Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, extra pounds could result in blood clots, however, the locations are different depending on the gender.
It was found that men have a higher risk of blood clots when they have more weight around their waist, while women have a higher risk if they have extra pounds on their hips. Read the rest of this entry »
