Whole grains may prevent high blood pressure in men
Whole grains may prevent high blood pressure in men Eating lots of whole grains could ward off high blood pressure, according to a new study in the American…
B vitamins may not reduce heart attack risk
B vitamins may not reduce heart attack risk Taking B vitamins is unlikely to prevent heart attack and stroke in people who have heart disease or risk factors…
Drinking water is linked to a healthier diet
Drinking water is linked to a healthier diet People who get most of their daily requirement for liquids from plain water rather than other beverages may have…
Eating fish may not prevent heart failure
Eating fish may not prevent heart failure While fish does appear to help protect against heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases, a new Dutch study…
The length of the menu may influence your food choices
The length of the menu may influence your food choices A greater assortment of menu choices leads people to order healthier meals, according to new research…
Daily vitamin D may drop risk of falls in the elderly
Daily vitamin D may drop risk of falls in the elderly A daily dose of 700 to 1000 international units (IU) of vitamin D may cut risk of falling by up to…
Folate may reduce risk of colon cancer in women
Folate may reduce risk of colon cancer in women Eating plenty of folate from leafy green vegetables, beans and fruit may sharply reduce the risk of…
Eating meat does not raise brain cancer risk
Eating meat does not raise brain cancer risk Adults who eat a lot of meat and meat products may not have a heightened risk of the most common type of…
Vitamin D may extend life in older adults
Vitamin D may extend life in older adults A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado shows vitamin D plays a vital role in reducing the risk of…
Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline
Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline Shedding some excess weight through diet, exercise or surgery may help obese adults with kidney disease…