Boosting vitamin C intake could prevent stroke
Boosting vitamin C intake could prevent stroke Eating foods that contain vitamin C may reduce your risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke,…
Shift workers have more 'pro-inflammatory' diets
Shift workers have more 'pro-inflammatory' diets People who do shiftwork are more likely to have a diet that promotes chronic inflammation—which may…
A low sodium diet is still your best bet
A low sodium diet is still your best bet Eating less than one teaspoon of salt per day remains the ideal goal for North Americans, according to a new study…
Excess sugar increases risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Excess sugar increases risk of dying from cardiovascular disease According to a new study, many U.S. adults consume more added sugar (added in processing or…
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of peripheral artery disease
Mediterranean diet tied to lower risk of peripheral artery disease A multicenter study that previously reported a reduction in heart attack and stroke with a…
Higher fibre intake tied to lower risk of heart disease
Higher fibre intake tied to lower risk of heart disease Many studies have examined the relationship between dietary fibre or fibre-rich foods and…
Some 'healthy' vegetable oils may increase risk of heart disease
Some 'healthy' vegetable oils may increase risk of heart disease According to a new analysis, some vegetable oils that claim to be healthy may actually…
FDA seeks to ban trans fats due to heart health risks
FDA seeks to ban trans fats due to heart health risks The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed banning artificial trans fats in processed…
Ground flaxseed may lower elevated blood pressure
Ground flaxseed may lower elevated blood pressure Eating flaxseed each day might help lower high blood pressure, a new study suggests. Researchers said…
Fruit and vegetable consumption reduces risk of dying
Fruit and vegetable consumption reduces risk of dying A new European study has analyzed the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and the risk…