Many young Canadians are low in vitamin C
Many young Canadians are low in vitamin C As many as one in seven young Canadian adults may be vitamin C deficient, which could place them at increased risk…
Antioxidant vitamin takers less likely felled by heart disease
Antioxidant vitamin takers less likely felled by heart disease People who take a multivitamin and vitamin E nearly every day for 10 years seem to have a…
Mediterranean eating may be better than low-fat dieting
Mediterranean eating may be better than low-fat dieting A low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean-style diet is more effective than a typical low-fat,…
Probiotics may ward off colds in children
Probiotics may ward off colds in children Probiotics may be a useful preventive strategy against colds and flus in children, according to a study published…
Low calorie drinks and foods are effective for weight loss
Low calorie drinks and foods are effective for weight loss Regular consumption of low-calorie beverages and low fat foods may help maintain weight loss and a…
Soy protein may drop high cholesterol in diabetics
Soy protein may drop high cholesterol in diabetics Eating more soy protein may reduce blood cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a…
DASH diet may ward off kidney stones
DASH diet may ward off kidney stones The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is proven to help people lower elevated blood pressure.…
DASH diet may also prevent type 2 diabetes
DASH diet may also prevent type 2 diabetes Sticking to the so-called DASH diet may protect adults from developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research…
Fish may prevent dementia
Fish may prevent dementia Older adults who regularly eat fish seem to have a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study spanning several developing…
Omega-3 fatty acids may help treat heart disease
Omega-3 fatty acids may help treat heart disease Omega-3 fatty acids found in coldwater fish not only prevent heart disease - they may even help treat it,…