In Japan, the slightly bitter leaves of the Ashitaba plant have long been considered healthy, and a new study has found the traditional belief may have good scientific grounds. A natural substance in the plant appears to induce a key process that helps remove the “cellular garbage” that can build up as cells age and […] Read more
1. Guarantees a Healthier Skin One of the most remarkable benefits of vitamin B6 is that it helps to maintain flawless skin. If you want to prevent premature aging signs, then vitamin B6 is one of the best natural ways to slow down the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is also helpful in […] Read more
The ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy is currently accepting manuscripts for a special issue that will cover novel and emergent personalized cardiovascular medicine. The deadline for submitting a paper for the special issue, which is expected to be published in November 2019, is March 1, 2019. The field of […] Read more
Doctors classify blood pressure into four categories: normal, prehypertension (mild), stage 1 (moderate) and stage 2 (severe). Treatment depends on which category your pressure consistently falls in when readings are taken. The stages are based on the Joint National Committee 7 report done by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, which is a part […] Read more
Stress often impacts on sleep quality and duration. Stress and a lack of sleep can both have a severe impact on physical and mental health. Experts recommend that people aim for 7–9 hours of sleep a night, depending on their age and other factors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 35.2 […] Read more
How to Minimize your Fears? If you are scared about your MRI, keep in mind that people talk about MRI and claustrophobia (fear of being in a closed space) based on what they have heard or experienced in the past. Not all of this is true today, and certainly not at UCSF Medical Center. Older […] Read more
If you get pneumonia, it means you have an infection in your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, and other germs. Learning the type you have helps your doctor suggest a treatment.Doctors describe the type of pneumonia you have based on where you came down with your infection. You may hear health pros use these terms: […] Read more
In response to the public outcry against the potential for My Health Record data to be shared with police and other government agencies, Health Minister Greg Hunt recently announced moves to change the legislation. The laws underpinning the My Health Record as well as records kept by GPs and private hospitals currently allow those […] Read more
Biotin is a form of vitamin B, present in many foods and available as a supplement. Biotin is sold under many names, including Appearex, vitamin B7, vitamin H, biotina, biotine, and coenzyme R. Many multivitamins and B-vitamin supplements also contain biotin. Biotin works by breaking down food into sugar that your body can use for […] Read more
Cold showers are not a magical cure-all for any condition. They should be used as a supplement to traditional treatments, but not as a replacement. Increases endorphins Depression affects at least 10 percent of American adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many drugs treat depression, depending on the severity or duration of symptoms. […] Read more
