In-Vitro Exposure to Air Pollution Reduces Children’s IQ

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are complex organic compounds that are made up of one or more fused aromatic rings and contain only hydrogen and carbon atoms. These chemical compounds are found in coal, tar deposits and oil and they are produced when fuel is burnt. PAHs can also be found in some foods. Most PAHs [...]

The Benefits of Organic Food: The Debate Rages On as Studies Contradict

Organic food producers have consistently claimed that their products are healthier, more nutritious, more palatable and freer from chemical contaminants than food produce which has been farmed using conventional methods. No non-organic pesticides, insecticides or herbicides are permitted in the cultivation of organic fruits and vegetables, and organically reared animals are fed natural diets, free [...]

Hypertension in Women

Hypertension Hypertension is more commonly referred to as high blood pressure, and it is considered to be a chronic medical condition. There are two main types: essential or secondary. Essential hypertension means that there is no known medical cause which can be found as a reason for the rise in blood pressure, and is considered [...]

The Benefits of Exercise: A Look at MS and Leukemia Patients

Fitness is currently a popular topic of discussion, specifically as it applies to increasing physical endurance and strength. While many healthy adults view regular exercise as just a way of staying fit, for others it may actually increase their chances of living a normal life. Specifically, regular exercise is proving to be an effective means [...]

Let’s Talk About Stroke – Reducing Your Stroke Risk Factors

Stroke is amongst the top five leading cause of death in developed countries.  A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery, interrupting blood flow to the brain.  When this occurs, the brain becomes starved of oxygen and brain cells begin to die. When this occurs, brain tissue is damaged, sometimes irreversibly. While some of the risk factors for [...]

Exercise: New Hope for Alzheimer’s Sufferers?

If you could implement some minor lifestyle changes to reduce and/or prevent a major disease, would you do it?  A change that may just improve the quality of one’s life is adding exercise to the daily routine.  For example, studies are beginning to show that exercise can improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.  This finding is significant [...]

Is There a Genetic Component to Happiness?

There is no one that would disagree with the statement that one of the goals in life is to achieve true happiness; even the U.S. Constitution includes “the pursuit of happiness” as one of the foundational driving forces of each individual. That said, many people find it difficult to determine why they do not ‘feel’ happy, or even to [...]

Benefits of Exercise Vary By Gender and Ethnic Groups

The health benefits of physical exercise are widely known.  In fact, the Mayo Clinic lists at least seven major beneficial effects that exercise has on the human body, ranging from improved mood to the prevention of chronic illnesses.  Some benefits apply to all those who follow an exercise regimen. Weight management, increased energy and improved [...]

The Impact of Music on the Cardiovascular System

Music has been regarded as a therapeutic agent for many centuries.  The ancient Greeks believed that music formed character and cured disease.  As a corollary, various beliefs have developed over the centuries as to the potential deleterious effects of music. For example, one hypothesis concerned the concept that those with heart conditions and high blood pressure should be exposed [...]

Genetics May Predict the Need for Joint Replacement

Joint replacements are a reliable medical solution for dealing with painful, arthritic or cancerous areas of joints.  Joint replacement is major surgery that involves replacing the area in question with artificial surfaces molded in a manner that will allow the joint to continue function.  Arthritis, age, and obesity have long been the major determining factors [...]

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