Low back pain afflicts eight out of 10 people at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. It is the second most frequent cause of lost work days, and is the most common cause of disability in...
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Protein power! Do you need some?
In the last few years, protein powders have come out of the gym and into the kitchen. No longer just for athletes and weight lifters, protein has proven health benefits for all. Protein accounts for the largest percentage of material in the human body next to water...
EFAs aid behaviour, language skills
Taking a combination of high-EPA fish oil and evening primrose oil can improve the behaviour of rowdy kids and help language skills, say researchers from England. In a five-month trial, 65 children with behavioural problems were given the essential fatty acid (EFA)...
Copper eases toll of Alzheimerโs
Alzheimerโs disease is a devastating brain disorder characterized by progressive loss of cognitive abilities. Increasing evidence suggests the mineral copper may be associated with the progression of the disease. In a study from Saarland University in Germany,...
Supplements support older athletes
If youโre an older adult exercising regularly, youโre on the right path for maintaining your health and independence as you age. However, older, active adults may need to support their bodies with extra nutrients. Researchers from Purdue University have determined...
Cranberry may fight cancer spread
Compounds in cranberries, called proanthocyanidins, have inhibited the growth of human lung, colon and leukaemia cancer cells, without affecting healthy cells, according to a recent study from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. In this study, the researchers...
Probiotics improve eczema in kids
Eczema is a form of allergic dermatitis that causes the skin โ usually on the face, elbows and back of knees โ to thicken and become inflamed, scaly and itchy. This reaction may be due to synthetic materials, scented perfumes or soaps. Atopic dermatitis is a...
Whatโs new against colds and flu?
Now that cold and flu season has arrived, youโve likely begun hearing a lot about popular immune system helpers like echinacea, goldenseal, zinc and vitamin C โ and for good reason. Years of solid research show that these natural remedies can help prevent a viral...
Sulforaphane helps detoxify liver
A compound found in broccoli sprouts can help the body detoxify carcinogens, reducing the risk of developing liver cancer, according to a recent study. US and Chinese researchers conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled trial to test whether drinking hot water...
Cold sores? Reach for lysine โ quick!
At the Southern California University of Health Sciences, researchers found that a topical ointment containing the essential amino acid lysine effectively reduced the duration of cold sores. In previous studies, lysine was shown to decrease the risk of cold sore...