Carotenoids Prevent Cancer And Infections And Have Positive Effect On The Immune System
Carotenoids are plant pigments that are present in a variety of colors such as orange, yellow, red and purple. These pigments are responsible for the bright coloration of fruits and flowers; serve as a source of antioxidants, and vitamin A.
The Secrets to the Hottest Sex
We're a family-friendly site, so don't expect any etchings from the Kama Sutra here. Committed couples of all ages and various parings, however, can benefit from these essential secrets to the hottest sex.
Children's Brains Make Connections During Sleep, Study Says
The strength of the connections between the left and right sides of a child's brain can increase as much as 20% during a full night's sleep, a new study tells us.
How Not Smoking But Using Aspirin Could Reduce Your Risk Of Female Cancers
Breast cancer and ovarian cancer claim the lives of numerous women every year. According to two new studies, not smoking and taking low doses of Aspirin every day could reduce your risk.
Split Swings: Build Balanced Glutes and Hips With This Tweak of a Classic
Split stance kettlebell swings recruit one glute at a time while testing balance. That means you can use them to straighten out your stance and help low back problems as well as overloading your glutes without overtraining your low back.
Will a Tax on High-Fat Foods Rescue Americans from the Obesity Pandemic?
There is a movement in the United States to tax soda and high-fat snacks to save people from the undesirable health effects of eating them, just as a tax on cigarettes has been used to discourage smoking.
Scientists Find Genetic Link To Depression
Two research teams, one operating in Britain and the other in the United States, have announced the first discovery of the first reliable evidence that specific, multiple genes may be responsible for one kind of depression
Aortic Arch: Pros and Cons of Aneurysm Surgery
An aneurysm is a dilation of an artery, a blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood away from the heart, so it is at least 50 per cent wider than normal. An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta, the largest artery in the body.
A Rainbow Coalition for Cancer
Most Americans know that a pink ribbon stands for breast cancer. But what about testicular (orchid), uterine (peach), pancreatic (purple), lung (white), and head and heck (ivory or burgundy) cancer ribbons? Maybe it's time for a rainbow colation.
Study: Adult Vaccination Rates 'Stubbornly Low'
A new study finds that adult vaccination rates are "stubbornly low", leading to many preventable deaths each year. Why?