A new study has found a strong correlation between low vitamin D blood levels and Type 1 diabetes. Researchers examined frozen blood samples taken between 2002 and 2008 from 1,000 active-duty military personnel, who all later developed Type 1 diabetes. They matched each with a sample from a healthy person of the same age and [...]
Archive for December 3rd, 2012
Low Vitamin D Level Tied to Type 1 Diabetes
Monday, December 3rd, 2012Nine Fascinating Health Benefits of Basil
Monday, December 3rd, 2012Basil is a staple herb in Italian pastas and soups, and it belongs to the same plant family as peppermint. There are more than sixty different varieties of basil, and its uniquely fresh taste is so versatile that it is capable of adding something to almost any meal. As it turns out, it is also [...]
Memory Immediately Enhanced By Brief Exercise
Monday, December 3rd, 2012A short burst of moderate exercise enhances the consolidation of memories in both healthy older adults and those with mild cognitive impairment, scientists with UC Irvine’s Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory have discovered.
Officials Warn Against Baby Sleep Positioners
Monday, December 3rd, 2012Health officials are warning parents not to use a special device designed to help keep babies in certain positions as they sleep. The device, called a sleep positioner, has been linked to at least 13 deaths in the last 15 years, officials with two federal agencies said.
