Study finds early obesity shortens lifespan in men
Study finds early obesity shortens lifespan in men Swedish researchers are reporting that men who enter adulthood obese face a life-long doubling of the risk…
Excess weight linked to memory problems in older women
Excess weight linked to memory problems in older women It turns out older women hoping to keep their minds in top form should keep an eye on the scale. …
Weight loss helps reduce hot flashes
Weight loss helps reduce hot flashes A new study from researchers at the University of California are reporting that overweight women who suffer from…
Fish oil supplements lower breast cancer risk
Fish oil supplements lower breast cancer risk A new study is adding to the growing evidence that fish oil supplements may play a role in preventing chronic…
Vitamin E may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Vitamin E may protect against Alzheimer’s disease A new study from Swedish researchers has found that high levels of vitamin E in the blood is associated…
Kids who eat breakfast cereal tend to have healthier diets
Kids who eat breakfast cereal tend to have healthier diets Compared to kids who eat no breakfast at all, or "other" types of breakfast, a new study…
Diet high in fructose may increase blood pressure
Diet high in fructose may increase blood pressure U.S researchers are reporting that a diet high in added sugars may do more than expand your waistline; it…
Antioxidants no help at keeping arthritis and lupus at bay
Antioxidants no help at keeping arthritis and lupus at bay Despite earlier research that found a link between antioxidant intake and a lower risk of…
Brisk walking, cycling help older women keep extra weight off
Brisk walking, cycling help older women keep extra weight off New study findings from Harvard researchers show that even small increases in the amount of time…
Study finds many foods aimed at babies, toddlers packed with sugar
Study finds many foods aimed at babies, toddlers packed with sugar More than half of the packaged foods marketed to babies and toddlers in Canada have too…