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Folate Reduces Colon Cancer Risk

No one likes to think about the possibility of getting colon or rectal cancer. Most of us just hope this disease will pass us by. But the American Cancer Society says that almost 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer in 2011. So here’s some health advice: boost your intake of folate. Folate is […]

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN

Many psychological disorders first diagnosed in children involve physiological and/or genetic components. However, there are many other psychological disorders found in children without any physical causes. Disorders caused by physiological or biological problems are more likely to be identified early in life, but some of these problems are not identified until adulthood. Mental retardation, learning […]

Another Fatal Cancer Faces the Green Tea Challenge

Prostate cancer is a very destructive one indeed. But it does not escape the power of green tea, which studies have found to influence the risk of getting the disease. That is what this article is about, as well as green tea’s power against oral precancerous lesions. Prostate Cancer The rate of prostate cancer is […]

A Healthy Lifestyle Could Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes by 80%

Diabetes continues to be at the forefront of health news — and for good reason. According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults have diabetes in the U.S. alone. Why the epidemic? It has a lot to do with lifestyle choices. In fact, a recent study has found that living a healthy […]

Chondroitin Battles Arthritis Symptoms

Over the past decade, the natural supplement chondroitin has risen into discussion about treating joint pain. It is often teamed with glucosamine for this effect. A great piece of health news has just come out, suggesting that chondroitin sulfate improves hand function and relieves morning stiffness caused by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the world’s leading cause […]