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Meditation techniques effective for pain relief

Meditation techniques effective for pain relief

By Health News Team • Mar 16th, 2010 • Category: General Health, Muscle Pain, True Health News

A new study may have individuals thinking twice before reaching for a conventional pain medication to manage pain.

Massage, relaxation ease anxiety

Massage, relaxation ease anxiety

By Health News Team • Mar 11th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

Individuals 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

Lack of sleep common, according to study

By Health News Team • Mar 10th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

A 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

Study finds soluble fiber boosts immune system

By Health News Team • Mar 9th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

There 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

Vitamins stored in kitchens and bathrooms may lose some effectiveness

By Mark Vavoulis • Mar 9th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

If 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

Exercise beneficial to counteract harmful health effects of regaining weight

By Health News Team • Mar 8th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News, Weight Loss

Healthcare 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

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

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.

Can zinc supplements help prevent middle ear infections?

Can zinc supplements help prevent middle ear infections?

By Sandra Cooper • Feb 22nd, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

A 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

Study finds acupuncture can help relieve menstrual cramps

By Sandra Cooper • Feb 18th, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

A 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.