Frequent weight loss may weaken men's bones
Frequent weight loss may weaken men's bones Men who go through cycles of slimming down, then regaining body weight may be compromising their bone health,…
B vitamins fail to lower heart disease risk
B vitamins fail to lower heart disease risk Supplementing with B vitamins to reduce high levels of homocysteine - a blood protein that's…
Vitamin D is for Depression
Vitamin D is for Depression Older people with low blood levels of vitamin D are more likely to be depressed, say Dutch researchers. In this new study, 1,282…
Breastfeeding makes children smarter
Breastfeeding makes children smarter Children who were breastfed longer and more exclusively have higher IQ scores than children who were nursed for shorter…
Ads saying dairy promotes weight loss misleading
Ads saying dairy promotes weight loss misleading There have been recent claims that dairy products can help people lose weight, and the U.S. dairy industry…
Lack of sleep linked to obesity: worldwide study
Lack of sleep linked to obesity: worldwide study Studies from around the world have shown a consistent increase in risk of obesity amoung children…
Obesity worsens asthma
Obesity worsens asthma Women who are obese have more severe asthma attacks, according to researchers in New Zealand. This study, published in the American…
Body weight may affect brain aging
Body weight may affect brain aging Adults who are overweight or obese have lower levels of certain brain chemicals that indicate good brain health, according…
Vitamin D – a marker for heart failure in the elderly
Vitamin D – a marker for heart failure in the elderly Lower vitamin D levels have been linked to poor fitness and greater frailty in elderly people…
DASH diet cuts teens' blood pressure
DASH diet cuts teens' blood pressure Adolescents with elevated blood pressure can lower their blood pressure and improve their nutrient intake by following a…