A new study may have individuals thinking twice before reaching for a conventional pain medication to manage pain.
General Health Category
Meditation techniques effective for pain relief
By Health News Team • Mar 16th, 2010 • Category: General Health, Muscle Pain, True Health News
Massage, relaxation ease anxiety
By Health News Team • Mar 11th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health NewsIndividuals who feel anxious may want to treat themselves to a relaxing massage or just some quiet relaxation time, according to the findings of a new study.
Lack of sleep common, according to study
By Health News Team • Mar 10th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health NewsA National Sleep Foundation poll conducted through the University of California at San Diego has found that sleeplessness is plaguing the country and impacting everything from health and job performance to social lives and how frequently people have sex.
Study finds soluble fiber boosts immune system
By Health News Team • Mar 9th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health NewsThere may be some truth in the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Researchers from the University of Illinois have found that soluble fiber can help strengthen the immune system.
Vitamins stored in kitchens and bathrooms may lose some effectiveness
By Mark Vavoulis • Mar 9th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health NewsIf you store your vitamins and nutritional supplements in areas of your home – like the kitchen or bathroom – you may want to consider finding a new place for them. A new study conducted at Purdue University has found that some pills that are stored in areas of high humidity can lose their effectiveness, even if the lids are on tight.
Exercise beneficial to counteract harmful health effects of regaining weight
By Health News Team • Mar 8th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News, Weight LossHealthcare practitioners often prescribe exercise to help people lose weight and reduce their risk of weight-related diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and the cluster of risk factors known as metabolic syndrome (MetS). But keeping the weight off is a challenge for many. Now, a new study suggests that exercising during weight regain can maintain improvements in metabolic health and disease risk.
Study: Zen meditation may fend off pain
By Sandra Cooper • Mar 1st, 2010 • Category: General Health, Muscle Pain, True Health NewsA 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 NewsThere’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.
Can zinc supplements help prevent middle ear infections?
By Sandra Cooper • Feb 22nd, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health NewsA new Cochrane review did not find clear evidence that taking zinc supplements can reduce the occurrence of middle ear infections, known as otitis media, in healthy children.
Study finds acupuncture can help relieve menstrual cramps
By Sandra Cooper • Feb 18th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health NewsA new study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has found that acupuncture may be more effective in relieving menstrual cramp pain than conventional or herbal medications.

