Is it Safe to Get Up Close and Personal with Food Allergy Triggers?
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, conducted a study to show that kids can be near food allergy triggers without fear. Allergists realize people who are severely allergic to a food can experience great anxiety when […]
Top Healthy Ways to Clean Your House
(NaturalPath) You work hard to keep your house clean. But you also don’t want hazardous cleaning materials in your house, so there needs to be a better, eco-friendly way to clean your house and make it a home. Here are some tips to do just that. Eliminate Hazardous Materials – the right way The first step is […]
High Status Job Means You Are Less Likely to Respond to Treatment for Depression
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP), a high status job means that you are less likely to respond to standard treatment with medications for depression. Up to a third of patients who receive drug treatment for depression do not respond to that treatment. Researchers are trying to figure out […]
Top Foods for Hair Health
(NaturalPath) Everyone wants thicker hair that looks better and is stronger. People pay tons of money to make it happen. The simpler, healthier, easier and cheaper way is to fix your hair through nutrition and food. Here are some foods to make your hair exactly how you want it. Salmon Your hair needs healthy fats and […]
Cinnamon Cools Your Stomach
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of RMIT University and published in Scientific Reports, adding cinnamon to your diet can cool your body by up to two degrees as well as contribute to a general improvement in overall health. A researcher explains how the process works in pigs by saying, “When pigs feed at room temperature, […]
Headache Sufferers May Have An Increased Risk of a Thyroid Condition
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of Cincinnati (UC) Academic Health Center and published online in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, sufferers of migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches or other headache disorders are at greater risk of developing a thyroid condition called hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the body can’t make […]
Laughter-based Exercise Program Has Health Benefits
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of Georgia State University and published in the journal the Gerontologist, incorporating laughter into a physical activity program that is focused on strength, balance and flexibility could improve older adults’ mental health, aerobic endurance and confidence in their ability to exercise. This study took older adults from a handful of […]
Older Adults with Long-term Alcohol Dependence Lose Neurocognitive Abilities
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the Research Society on Alcoholism, heavy drinking can lead to neurophysiological and cognitive changes ranging from disrupted sleep to more serious neurotoxic effects. Aging can also contribute to cognitive decline. Several studies on the interaction of current heavy drinking and aging have had varied results. This study sought to […]
Smoking Permanently Damages Your DNA
(NaturalPath) In a story picked up by NBCNews.com, a study found that smoking scars DNA in clear patterns and while most of the time the damage fades over time, not all of the damage goes away. The study included 16,000 people and revealed that lots of disease-causing genetic footprints do fade after five years after quitting […]
Meat Consumption Increases Obesity Rates
A study, conducted at the University of Adelaide, has determined that meat consumption is contributing to obesity rates and daily caloric excess. Researchers, in 170 countries have been investigating the links between dietary consumption of different foods in relation to obesity, for years. Researchers examined obesity rates using BMI measurements, and categorized consumptions of major […]