Updated diet, physical activity guidelines for cancer prevention
Updated diet, physical activity guidelines for cancer prevention In June 2020, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated lifestyle recommendations to…
COVID-19 lockdowns worsen childhood obesity
COVID-19 lockdowns worsen childhood obesity Lockdowns implemented across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic can negatively impact diet, sleep and physical…
High vitamin D doses no benefit in preventing COVID-19
High vitamin D doses no benefit in preventing COVID-19 Scientists from the UK, Europe and the US, including experts from the University of Birmingham, have…
Adding spices to a meal may help lower inflammation
Adding spices to a meal may help lower inflammation Adding a blend of spices to your meal can make it flavourful, but new research from Penn State suggests…
Selfies, social media and risk of eating disorders
Selfies, social media and risk of eating disorders New research from Florida State University revealed a consistent and direct link between posting edited…
More berries, apples and tea may protect against Alzheimer's
More berries, apples and tea may protect against Alzheimer's Older adults whose diets included only small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries,…
Study: Vitamin D status linked to low coronavirus virus death rate
Study: Vitamin D status linked to low coronavirus virus death rate A new study has found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high…
Certain vitamins could help minimize effects of COVID-19, researchers say
Certain vitamins could help minimize effects of COVID-19, researchers say According to an Oregon State University researcher, supplements containing vitamins…
Diet as effective as sports supplements for athletes
Diet as effective as sports supplements for athletes The edge. Every athlete, from the professional to the weekend warrior, strives to obtain that…
Med diet may preserve cognitive function
Med diet may preserve cognitive function According to a recent analysis of data, adherence to the Mediterranean diet – one that’s high in…