Eating fish protects from stroke
Eating fish protects from stroke People who eat fish a few times each week are less likely to suffer a stroke than those who only eat a little or none at…
Low vitamin D not linked to atrial fibrillation
Low vitamin D not linked to atrial fibrillation Despite some research linking low vitamin D levels to heart disease, a new study suggests that lacking D does…
Eating more apples, pears lowers stroke risk
Eating more apples, pears lowers stroke risk There's another reason to enjoy apples this fall - and pears too. According to researchers from the…
Plant-based diet guards against breast cancer
Plant-based diet guards against breast cancer According to a new study, a diet plentiful in vegetables, fruit and legumes help protect women from breast…
Healthy lifestyles, better diets could prevent 2.8 million cancer cases per year
Healthy lifestyles, better diets could prevent 2.8 million cancer cases per year Healthier lifestyles and better diets could prevent up to 2.8 million cases…
Folate-rich diet guards against colon cancer
Folate-rich diet guards against colon cancer According to a new study of 500,000 middle-aged adults, people whose diets contain plenty of folate have a lower…
Too much salt plus too little exercise increases risk of cognitive decline
Too much salt plus too little exercise increases risk of cognitive decline Older adults who lead sedentary lifestyles and consume too much sodium may be…
Certain chemical pollutants in food linked to type 2 diabetes
Certain chemical pollutants in food linked to type 2 diabetes According to a new study published in Diabetes Care, people with high blood levels of certain…
Potassium-rich diet wards off stroke
Potassium-rich diet wards off stroke After reviewing 10 international studies involving more than 200,000 middle aged and older adults, researchers have…
15 minutes daily exercise adds 3 years to life
15 minutes daily exercise adds 3 years to life Most people struggle to get the recommended 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise, but new study findings may…