Meat, diet soda linked to metabolic syndrome
Meat, diet soda linked to metabolic syndrome People who eat two or more servings of red meat a day are much more likely to develop conditions leading to…
Health Check logo criteria being revised
Health Check logo criteria being revised Health Check has revised and lowered their sodium criteria for foods in the Mixed Dishes/Entrees category. …
New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind
New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind The New York City Board of Health has voted to have all chain restaurants post calorie…
Benefits of fish oil supplements may be overstated
Benefits of fish oil supplements may be overstated Omega-3 fats from oily fish are known for protecting against heart disease. But taking supplements of…
Calcium supplements may boost heart attack risk
Calcium supplements may boost heart attack risk Older women often take calcium supplements to ward off osteoporosis. However, new research published in…
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…
Low vitamin D boosts heart attack risk
Low vitamin D boosts heart attack risk Having low levels of vitamin D may increase a person's risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, say…
Hostile people found to have lower antioxidant levels
Hostile people found to have lower antioxidant levels Hostility may deplete certain heart-healthy antioxidants, says new research. In this study, 3,579 men…