Canada's crackdown on trans fats
Canada's crackdown on trans fats The trans fat content of packaged foods has been in plain view on the Nutrition Facts table since December 2005. But…
Moderate drinking, regular exercise protects the heart
Moderate drinking, regular exercise protects the heart Drinking a little alcohol is good for heart health. Exercise is good for heart health.…
Top 4 lifestyle choices for longevity
Top 4 lifestyle choices for longevity Not smoking, eating at least five servings of vegetables and fruit, drinking moderately, and exercising can extend a…
U.S. Food Pyramid for Older Adults updated
U.S. Food Pyramid for Older Adults updated After almost a decade, the American Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults has been revised. The…
Canada releases first Trans Fat Monitoring Report
Canada releases first Trans Fat Monitoring Report Last summer, Health Canada moved to decrease the amount of trans fats in foods by encouraging the food…
Non-caucasians aren't getting enough of vitamin D
Non-caucasians aren't getting enough of vitamin D Researchers from the University of Toronto have found all subjects of African origin to…
Low-carb diet may improve metabolic syndrome
Low-carb diet may improve metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes characterized by the combination of high…
Meat raises cancer risk
Meat raises cancer risk Eating red or processed meats may increase a person's risk of certain types of cancer, including lung, colorectal, liver,…
Longer life linked to Mediterranean diet
Longer life linked to Mediterranean diet Eating a Mediterranean diet may lengthen your life, according to the first study looking at diet and mortality in…
A healthy diet may reduce risk of Parkinson's
A healthy diet may reduce risk of Parkinson's A diet focused on fruit, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, poultry, and fish could lower risk of…