10 features of a heart-healthy eating pattern
10 features of a heart-healthy eating pattern The American Heart Association has released a new scientific statement that emphasizes the importance of overall…
Low-carb, higher saturated fat diet did not raise LDL (bad) cholesterol
Low-carb, higher saturated fat diet did not raise LDL (bad) cholesterol For most of the past 50 years, medical and public health experts have instead embraced…
High intake of omega-3 in nuts, seeds, plant oils linked to longevity
High intake of omega-3 in nuts, seeds, plant oils linked to longevity A high intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) - found mainly in nuts, seeds and plant oils…
Intermittent fasting could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease
Intermittent fasting could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8 to 10 hours is a…
Eating plant-based dinners may reduce heart disease risk by 10%
Eating plant-based dinners may reduce heart disease risk by 10% Plenty of evidence suggests that both the quantity and quality of proteins, carbohydrates and…
Processed meat intake linked to heart disease
Processed meat intake linked to heart disease A global study led by scientists from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada has found a link between eating…
Plant-based diet guards against stroke
Plant-based diet guards against stroke Not all plant-based diets offer health benefits, it seems. According to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School…
Heart health problems in 20s may affect cognition decades later
Heart health problems in 20s may affect cognition decades later People in their 20s and 30s who have health issues such as high blood pressure, obesity and…
3 vegetable + 2 fruit servings per day for longevity
3 vegetable + 2 fruit servings per day for longevity A new large review of studies, representing nearly two million adults worldwide, has found that eating 5…
Steady intake of fried food tied to greater risk of heart disease
Steady intake of fried food tied to greater risk of heart disease According to an analysis of 17 published studies, eating fried foods is linked to an…