Archive for November, 2005

Substance in hops is a cancer fighter

Monday, November 28th, 2005

A Healthy Beer is already being developed, due to an important cancer fighting agent found only in hops.

The many health benefits of cranberries

Monday, November 14th, 2005

Carnberries have been shown to help prevent so many bad things in our bodies: Gum disease, ulcers, urinary track infections, prostate, total blood cholesterol, stroke, breast and other cancers. Read more about the amazing health effects of cranberries.

Clear a stuffy nose

Monday, November 14th, 2005

This article discusses how to clear a stuffy nose quickly by compressing the area around your nose in a certain way. Read about a quick way to clear a stuffed up nose.

Can getting a chill really help you catch a cold?

Monday, November 14th, 2005

New Research says it can. It turns out that a cold nose may not be nearly as efficient as a warm nose: Researcher theorized that constricted blood flow in a cold nose lessened the effectiveness of white blood cells in that area, and allowed any virus present to strengthen. Read more

Vermont is named healthiest state

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

Vermont is named healthiest state. Mississippi and Louisiana are at the bottom of the list. More here.

“waist-to-hip ratio” is a better predictor of heart attacks

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario recently found “waist-to-hip ratio” is a better predictor of heart attacks than BMI or weight. More here

Probiotics :Good Bacteria?

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

Probiotics :Good Bacteria?
A new study shows that some bacteria actually make us healthier. One type — called probiotics — can stimulate the immune system and help protect against colds and flu.
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Pomegranate extract shows major promise in preventing prostate cancer

Tuesday, November 1st, 2005

Pomegranate extract shows major promise in preventing prostate cancer or slowing its growth, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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