To quit smoking, increase fruit and vegetable intake
To quit smoking, increase fruit and vegetable intake According to a new study, if you're trying to quit smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables may…
Even slighly elevated blood sugar increases risk of heart disease
Even slighly elevated blood sugar increases risk of heart disease New research shows that even slightly higher levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood…
Selenium linked to lower diabetes risk
Selenium linked to lower diabetes risk The risk of developing type 2 diabetes were as much as 24 percent lower among people with a diet rich in selenium than…
Raspberry ketone not a magic bullet
Raspberry ketone not a magic bullet Ever since Dr. Oz sang the praises of a supplement called raspberry ketone, I've had many clients as me about the…
More fruit, vegetables, exercise extends life expectancy in women
More fruit, vegetables, exercise extends life expectancy in women Women in their 70's who exercise and eat healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables have…
Older adults may need more vitamin D to prevent mobility difficulties
Older adults may need more vitamin D to prevent mobility difficulties Older adults who don't get enough vitamin D -- either from diet, supplements or sun…
Mediterranean diet linked to better quality of life
Mediterranean diet linked to better quality of life For years the Mediterranean diet has been associated with a lower likelihood of illness and increased…
Bananas as effective as sports drinks for athletes
Bananas as effective as sports drinks for athletes Bananas have long been a favorite source of energy for endurance and recreational athletes. They're a…
Less couch time = less junk food
Less couch time = less junk food Simply getting off the couch means your hand will spend less time digging into a bag of chocolate chip cookies. That's…
Eating fish regularly may reduce colorectal cancer risk
Eating fish regularly may reduce colorectal cancer risk The advice to eat fish, especially fatty fish like salmon and trout, is based on evidence that doing…