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Author Archive for Sandra Cooper

Drink wine to stay thin?

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 12th, 2010 • Category: True Health News, Weight Loss

Some women enjoy a glass or two of red wine each day in the name of heart health. Now, they can also chalk up their moderate alcohol consumption to helping them to avoid gaining too much weight.



Acupuncture may ease joint pain associated with some breast cancer treatments

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 10th, 2010 • Category: Joint Health, True Health News

A new study has found that acupuncture is effective in reducing joint pain and stiffness in breast cancer patients who are being treated with commonly used hormonal therapies.



Red Yeast Rice Lowers Cholesterol, Doesn’t Cause Muscle Pain

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 10th, 2010 • Category: Cholesterol, True Health News

A new study suggests that the centuries-old practice of consuming red yeast rice may be beneficial to individuals with high levels of cholesterol. The study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine notes that red yeast rice may be a safe and effective alternative to statins, which are used in conventional medicine to treat high cholesterol.



Study: Prediabetics not doing enough to avoid full-blown diabetes

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 8th, 2010 • Category: Blood Sugar, True Health News

A new study has found that many people who have prediabetes are unaware of their status and that many of those who are aware aren’t taking measures to avoid the condition developing into diabetes.



College course helps students improve eating habits

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 5th, 2010 • Category: Diet, True Health News

A new strategy for improving the diets of college students may be applicable to a larger population, according to researchers.



Report: Hypertension is a ‘neglected disease’

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 3rd, 2010 • Category: Blood Pressure, True Health News

A new report commissioned by the CDC advises policymakers to institute prevention programs and dedicate funds to combat high blood pressure.



Stomach bug may cause heartburn years later

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 2nd, 2010 • Category: Acidity, Digestive Health, True Health News

A new study has found that suffering from a stomach virus may have some long term digestive system effects.



Study: Zen meditation may fend off pain

By Sandra Cooper • Mar 1st, 2010 • Category: General Health, Muscle Pain, True Health News

A centuries-old practice known to help with mental, physical and emotional balance may also help to reduce feelings of pain, according to a new study.



Study: Napping can make you smarter

By Sandra Cooper • Feb 24th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

There’s some good news for individuals who enjoy a good midday nap. A new study suggests that taking an hour-long nap can dramatically boost and restore brain power.



Study: Herbal Antidepressant Ineffective For IBS Treatment

By Sandra Cooper • Feb 24th, 2010 • Category: Digestive Health, Probiotics, True Health News

While antidepressants are routinely prescribed for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new Mayo Clinic study has found the herbal antidepressant St. John’s wort isn’t effective in treating the disorder. Scientists conducted a placebo-controlled trial of 70 IBS patients for their results.