by Sue Robbins | Sep 14, 2015 | Wellness
Breast cancer is the leading cancer for women worldwide, and its incidence has increased by more than 20% worldwide since 2008. It has been suggested that the Mediterranean diet, rich in plant foods, fish and olive oil, may reduce the risk of breast cancer. A study...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 13, 2015 | Migraine
According to a study published in the September 9, 2015, online issue of Neurology, researchers may have discovered a new marker found in the blood for episodic migraine. Episodic migraine is defined as having less than 15 headaches per month. “While more...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 27, 2015 | Wellness
For those who have trouble sleeping, consider taking a walk in a park, or at least looking out a window. People who live close to green spaces and bodies of water are less likely to report having bad sleep, according to a sample of 245,000 Americans. The research, led...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 26, 2015 | Migraine
If a pregnant woman with high blood pressure and no history of headache suddenly develops a headache that quickly gets worse, she could be at risk for pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia, which put the mother and fetus at risk. These and other findings...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 6, 2015 | Wellness
A new study published in The American journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that a diet high in refined carbohydrates may lead to an increased risk of depression in postmenopausal women. Carbohydrates have often been the focus of weight-loss diets. However, the type...