Global study links diet to high blood pressure
Global study links diet to high blood pressure Researchers creating a map of human metabolism have found a connection between certain compounds in urine and…
Diet can save lives by lowering blood pressure
Diet can save lives by lowering blood pressure There's new evidence that diet can lower blood pressure and save people from heart attack and stroke. In…
An apple a day keeps metabolic syndrome away
An apple a day keeps metabolic syndrome away Adults who eat apples, apple sauce or drink apple juice have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome.…
Vegan diet may ease rheumatoid arthritis
Vegan diet may ease rheumatoid arthritis According to Swedish researchers, a gluten-free vegan diet full of nuts, sunflower seeds, fruit and vegetables…
Psyllium fiber doesn't affect inflammation
Psyllium fiber doesn't affect inflammation Daily fiber supplementation with psyllium does not reduce levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammatory protein…
Low-fat dairy can lower women's blood pressure
Low-fat dairy can lower women's blood pressure Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure,…
Weight loss needs guided by body fat, not BMI
Weight loss needs guided by body fat, not BMI Measuring body fat, rather than body mass index (BMI), appears to be more effective at identifying…
Heart attack sufferers find it hard to make diet changes
Heart attack sufferers find it hard to make diet changes Even after a heart attack, many people still don't eat enough vegetables, fruit or fiber.…
Whole grains lower risk of chronic disease
Whole grains lower risk of chronic disease A diet that is high in whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss. W hole grains may also reduce the…
Vitamin D linked to high blood pressure
Vitamin D linked to high blood pressure Low levels of vitamin D may be tied to higher blood pressure in fair-skinned people, according to a new study…