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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Study finds tart cherry helps minimize joint pain and muscle soreness in women with breast cancer

Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and muscle soreness […]

02/28/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Eating leafy greens boosts cardiovascular fitness, especially in postmenopausal women

“Eat your vegetables” is sage advice, no matter the age. But it’s even more important that women experiencing menopause follow this: Researchers from Arizona State University revealed that eating more leafy greens can boost their cardiovascular fitness and keep diseases at bay. Their findings, which appeared in the journal Nutrition Research, suggest that postmenopausal women can benefit […]

02/17/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

For the ladies: Eating walnuts can help halt breast cancer

Aside from being a rich source of healthy fats and antioxidants, walnuts are known for their ability to lower blood pressure, support weight loss and decrease inflammation. But researchers from Marshall University (MU) in West Virginia recently discovered another great thing about walnuts: Regular consumption of this superfood can help women fight breast cancer. Eating walnuts can alter […]

02/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Pilot study explores potential of walnuts for inhibiting breast cancer metastasis

This study is a clinical trial conducted by researchers from Marshall University in West Virginia to determine the effects of walnut consumption on breast cancer. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Walnut consumption slows breast cancer growth and reduces the risk of mammary cancer in mice. Previous studies suggest at this benefit is associated […]

01/29/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Consumption of leafy green salads improves cardiovascular health post-menopause

In this study, researchers from Arizona State University revealed that eating leafy green salads could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. They published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Postmenopausal women have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than men of the same age or premenopausal women. The loss of estrogen, which promotes vasodilation […]

01/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

(Science) Cinnamon and its potential for managing PCOS symptoms

Researchers from India designed a randomized clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of darchini (cinnamon) in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The results of their study were published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. PCOS is a complex syndrome that affects 15 percent of women of reproductive age. Due to the lack of standard therapy for […]

10/04/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Cranberries are a great addition to the diets of pregnant women, thanks to antibacterial properties

Expectant mothers may find cranberries a beneficial addition to their diet to help protect against health complications associated with pregnancy. In a pilot study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, researchers from the University of California investigated the tolerability and effectiveness of a supplement containing cranberry extracts in addressing asymptomatic bacteriuria or ASB. They reported that the […]

10/03/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Safflower yellow, an herbal medicine used in TCM, found to prevent the spread of breast cancer to the lungs, according to study

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous flowering plant that is widely used in traditional medicine. It is known to treat conditions like dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma, and joint pains. Aside from its medicinal applications, safflower is also used in the food and textile industry, making it one of the oldest and most useful cultivated crops on […]

10/02/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Study reveals eating 2 handfuls of walnuts a day can help prevent breast cancer

Walnuts are known for being one of the most nutritious nuts on the planet. They also happen to be excellent sources of healthy fats and antioxidants, which help fight disease-causing inflammation. Plenty of research has been done on the health benefits of walnuts, and consumption of these tree nuts has been associated with a lower risk of […]

09/26/2019 / By Melissa Smith

A compound in soy could provide relief from menopause symptoms

Women who are approaching or already in their menopausal age experience many uncomfortable symptoms, but they may find relief by supplementing with equol. In a review published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from the U.S. and South Korea found that equol can reduce the incidence and severity of hot flashes in menopausal women. […]

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