Massage News

Mediterranean Diet Boosts Brain Power in Aging Adults - 6/17/2013
A Mediterranean diet with added extra-virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, indicates research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

New Study Suggests Vegetarian Diets are Associated with Lower Risk of Death - 6/3/2013
Vegetarian diets are associated with reduced death rates in a study of more than 70,000 Seventh-day Adventists with more favorable results for men than women, according to a report published online first by JAMA Internal Medicine, a JAMA Network publication.

A Daily Dose of Beetroot Juice May Lower Blood Pressure - 5/21/2013
A cup of beetroot juice a day may help reduce your blood pressure, according to a small study in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

Strawberries and Blueberries May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Women - 3/24/2013
Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by one-third, according to research from the University of East Anglia in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health.

Poor Stress Responses May Lead to Obesity in Children: Can Massage Therapy Help? - 3/19/2013
Children who overreact to stressors may be at risk of becoming overweight or obese, according to researchers at Penn State and Johns Hopkins University.

Experts Share Latest Findings at 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition - 1/29/2013
The latest research and breakthroughs in vegetarian nutrition will be showcased as Loma Linda University hosts a gathering of top experts from all over the world for the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition, scheduled Feb. 24 to 26.

Practicing Hot Yoga During the Cold Weather Months - 1/10/2013
There are benefits to practicing hot yoga during the winter months. Not only do you get a break from the chilly weather, but performing yoga in such a warm space makes the exercise extra challenging, so you feel like you get an especially good workout.

Five Natural Health Tips to Prevent Diabetes - 11/13/2012
November is American Diabetes Month. Physicians from National University of Health Sciences, a leading university for advanced degrees in complementary and alternative health, are offering natural health tips that may help you reduce your risk for contracting type II diabetes.

Study Pinpoints Just How Much Exercise Is Good for Mental Health - 10/23/2012
Scientists and devotees of regular exercise have long known that fitness keeps minds healthy as well as bodies. In addition to regulating weight and building muscle strength, exercise improves self-esteem, lessens anxiety, calms the nerves and elevates the mood and vitality. But what is the optimum amount of physical activity associated with better mental health?

How to Check Your Skin for Skin Cancer - 10/11/2012
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and finding spots that could be cancerous is as simple as looking at your skin. Now a new video, Skin Self-Exam: How to Do, from the American Academy of Dermatology, demonstrates how to check your skin and what to look for.

AMTA Narrows $5,000 Student Scholarship Candidates to Top 20 - 6/18/2013
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) student scholarship program attracted an overwhelming response from applicants, and the association announced it has narrowed the final candidates to 20.

Massage Therapists: Win $1,000 and Massage Supplies in MASSAGE Magazine's June Giveaway - 6/18/2013
MASSAGE Magazine kicked off the month of June by offering its Facebook fans a chance to win either $1,000 cash or a gift basket of products, both courtesy of Bon Vital'. The gift basket of Bon Vital' products has a value of $250.

MINDBODY Hits New Client Benchmark, Continues Growth in Wellness Industry - 6/17/2013
With more than 1,000 new subscribers boarding each month, MINDBODY, the largest provider of business management software to the health, fitness and beauty industries, continues to accelerate and remains the fastest-growing software provider in the wellness industry.

General Physiotherapy Presents New Therapeutic Massage Machine - 6/17/2013
General Physiotherapy Inc. presents the new G5 GBM Therapeutic Massage Machine.

Massage Professionals: Feedback Requested on Massage Therapy Education - 6/14/2013
The workgroup for the massage therapy Entry Level Analysis Project (ELAP) has completed its research and invited industry professionals to provide feedback on the first draft of its blueprint on what potentially could be included in entry-level massage education.

Institut' DERMed Clinical Skincare Introduces Enhancing Massage Oil - 6/13/2013
Year after year, Institut' DERMed skincare has continued to recreate itself and its products in order to fit the needs of its ever-growing clientele, as well as the changing marketplace. Institut' DERMed product options now include Enhancing Massage Oil.

Skin Cancer Prevention Tips - 6/13/2013
One in five Americans is expected to develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. There are some simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of skin cancer, which also happens to be the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the U.S.

Organic Facial Oil Serums Address Various Skin Conditions - 6/12/2013
Aura Cacia, a leading essential oil brand, has a new line of Organic Facial Oil serums that are designed to help restore the skin's protective acid mantle from damage caused by regular cleansing.

Alliance for Massage Therapy Education Announces Educators of the Year - 6/11/2013
The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) has announced the winners of the AFMTE, Biofreeze and Bon Vital' Educators of the Year Award (one award for a teacher in a school setting and one award for a continuing education (CE) provider on the AFMTE's Facebook page. David Lauterstein is the recipient of the teacher award and Elaine Stillerman is the recipient of the CE provider award.

Aura Cacia Introduces New Organic Fund to Help Farmers and Their Communities - 6/7/2013
Aura Cacia®, a leading essential oil brand, recently launched a goodwill initiative that will donate 1 percent of sales from all Aura Cacia organic products to projects that will aid farmers and their communities. This project is called the 1% Organic Fund.