Fish, fruits and veggies may lower risk of dementia
Fish, fruits and veggies may lower risk of dementia People who eat fish, fruits and vegetables regularly may be lowering their risk of dementia, say French…
Emotional eating makes it harder to lose weight
Emotional eating makes it harder to lose weight People who eat to cope with feeling lonely or upset lose less weight when dieting, according to new American…
Fish could be brain food
Fish could be brain food Three new studies have found that fish and the fatty acids in fish may improve cognitive performance, particularly in the elderly.…
New report stresses link between obesity, alcohol and cancer
New report stresses link between obesity, alcohol and cancer Keeping slim is one of the best ways of preventing cancer, as is avoiding excessive amounts of…
Do you need a multivitamin?
Do you need a multivitamin? A multivitamin and mineral supplement won't make up for a diet that's high in fat and salt and lacking in fruit,…
Canada to cut sodium added to food
Canada to cut sodium added to food Health minister Tony Clement has formed an expert Sodium Working Group that will look at ways to reduce the amount of…
Whole grain cereal cuts risk of heart failure
Whole grain cereal cuts risk of heart failure Eating one half cup to one cup (125 to 250 ml) of whole grain cereal for breakfast every day can reduce the risk…
Low sodium diet is acceptable to taste buds
Low sodium diet is acceptable to taste buds The popular belief that salty foods are more palpable than those low in sodium has been challenged by a group of…
Tips for reducing your sodium intake
Tips for reducing your sodium intake The daily upper limit of sodium for adults is 2300 milligrams of sodium. People who have high blood pressure should…
Mediterranean diet extends life of Alzheimer's patients
Mediterranean diet extends life of Alzheimer's patients Benefits of the Mediterranean diet include lower risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and…