Raw fruit, vegetables linked to better mental health than cooked
Raw fruit, vegetables linked to better mental health than cooked Seeking the feel-good factor? Go natural. That’s the take-away from a University of…
Activity, healthy diet tied to longer survival after colon cancer
Activity, healthy diet tied to longer survival after colon cancer Colon cancer survivors with healthier lifestyles may live longer, a recent U.S. study from…
Eating nuts regularly linked to lower risk of atrial fibrillation
Eating nuts regularly linked to lower risk of atrial fibrillation Eating several servings of nuts every week may help lower the risk of developing the heart…
Pasta, part of a healthy diet, not tied to weight gain
Pasta, part of a healthy diet, not tied to weight gain To lose weight, or avoid gaining it, pasta is not one of the carbohydrates that needs to be banned…
Vegetable intake tied to artery health for older women
Vegetable intake tied to artery health for older women Elderly women who eat more vegetables may be less likely to develop hardening of the arteries, a study…
Want your teen to like vegetables? Add spices.
Want your teen to like vegetables? Add spices. A dash of cumin or dill might help convince high school students to load up their plate with vegetables during…
Salt tied to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy diet
Salt tied to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy diet People who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may still have an increased risk of…
Ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk
Ultra-processed foods may increase cancer risk People who consume mostly packaged processed foods and drinks with many unpronounceable ingredients may be more…
Healthy diet lowers risk of hip fracture in women
Healthy diet lowers risk of hip fracture in women Eating an overall healthy diet is tied to a lower risk of hip fracture among women over age 50, a new study…
DASH diet may reduce risk of depression
DASH diet may reduce risk of depression People who eat plenty of vegetables, fruit and whole grains may have lower rates of depression over time, according to…