Category: Health
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Drinking Coffee Linked to Lower Suicide Rates, Reveals A Study
Drinking coffee is linked to lower suicide rates, reveals a study that was published in the World Journal of Biological Psychiatry. With data collected from three large studies, Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS), Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and NHS II, researchers from Harvard analyzed the consumption of coffee, decaffeinated coffee and caffeine based on data…
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Researchers Uncover Link Between a Stroke and the Use of Medication Containing Caffeine
A recent study conducted by Korean researchers suggests a link between taking pills containing caffeine and an increased risk in having a stroke due to the former’s effect on blood pressure levels. In explaining why this link exists, Nam-Kyong Choi, lead researcher at the Seoul National University College of Medicine, said, “Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor,…
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Guide In Choosing A Dentist
Maybe you have seen an episode on Style By Jury featuring porcelain veneers and it has attracted you ever since because white teeth can make your smile look 10 times better. To get that most coveted pearly white teeth, you can set an appointment with a dentist to help you achieve that bright smile. You…
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Average American Family Spends More on Healthcare Than Groceries, Milliman Report reveals
In spending about $22,030 every year, the average American family spends more on healthcare instead of the groceries, according to the 2013 Milliman Medical Index (MMI). In explaining the costs involved in detail, researchers said, “The total share of this cost borne by the family-$9144 in payroll deductions and out-of-pocket costs-now exceeds the cost of…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Slow or Stop Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells, Cell Growth Reduced By 90%
Omega-3 fatty acids work against all types of cancer cells but are far more effective in stopping or slowing the rapid reproduction of breast cancer triple negative cells. In highlighting how important it is to eat foods that contain the compounds to stave off cancer, one of the researchers, Thomas J. Pogash, said, “Diet can…