Diet soft drinks linked to increasing waistlines of older adults
Diet soft drinks linked to increasing waistlines of older adults People over age 65 who drink diet soda daily tend to expand their waistlines by much more…
Higher fibre diet linked to lower risk of dying
Higher fibre diet linked to lower risk of dying According to a recent study of nearly one million adults, people who ate the most fibre were less likely to…
Top-selling eye vitamins don’t match scientific evidence
Top-selling eye vitamins don’t match scientific evidence With North Americans spending billions of dollars each year on nutritional supplements, researchers…
Low vitamin D levels may predict dementia risk
Low vitamin D levels may predict dementia risk Elderly people with less vitamin D in their blood may be more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s…
Eating baked, broiled fish weekly boosts brain health
Eating baked, broiled fish weekly boosts brain health Eating baked or broiled fish once a week is good for the brain, regardless of how much omega-3 fatty…
Healthy eating, heathly living may slow early dementia
Healthy eating, heathly living may slow early dementia A program that emphasizes healthy eating, brain and social engagement, physical activity and heart…
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of cardiovascular, cancer death
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of cardiovascular, cancer death A vitamin D boost may prevent early death from heart disease and cancer, according…
Eating more citrus, leafy greens, apples and pears guards against stroke
Eating more citrus, leafy greens, apples and pears guards against stroke Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce stroke risk by almost a third, according…
Eating grilled meat may increase risk of Alzheimer's and diabetes
Eating grilled meat may increase risk of Alzheimer's and diabetes New research conducted in mice and people suggests that consuming heat-processed animal…
Probiotics with antibiotics may prevent diarrhea
Probiotics with antibiotics may prevent diarrhea Taking "good" bacteria known as probiotics may help prevent diarrhea brought on by a…