The food we eat has a significant effect on our physical and mental health. Food is its own pharmaceutical compound, and more information is known about its effects than ever before. Professor Fernand Gómez-Pinilla, a UCLA professor of neurosurgery and physiological science, has reviewed over 160 studies about the effect of food on the brain. This sharepost reflects just some of the findings.
Brain foods tend to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Fish, particularly salmon, provides this in...
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How many of you wish you could work out more but feel like you just don't have the time or that you can't afford the equipment or the... Read more »
The Home Remedy: Drinking tart cherry juice or eating tart cherries helps reduce arthritis pain and inflammation. The tart or sour... Read more »
I spent last weekend enjoying an incredible gift given to breast cancer survivors through the generosity of the American Cancer Society.... Read more »
It seems that almost everyone in our modern world is under stress, especially in this economy. Stressors can be acute (the death of a... Read more »
Moving, sitting, standing, even laughing--these are all physical activities that can affect your acid reflux, says the blog Fanatic Cook. This... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A class of drugs commonly prescribed to older adults is linked to impaired physical function. Researchers say older adults... Read more »
Police officers, fire fighters, and others in New York City who came in contact with the dust from the September 11 attacks are coping with many... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prostatic acid phosphatase test; Serum acid phosphatase; Male PAP test Normal Values Normal values vary from laboratory to... Read more »
Physical Activity Will Increase Gastroesophageal Reflux Unfortunately, this is the plight of the reflux sufferer. Many studies have shown and confirmed that vigorous physical activity will stir up acid in the stomach and cause it to spill into...
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