Metabolic health, weight control key to preventing diabetes
Metabolic health, weight control key to preventing diabetes Increased fat distribution during menopause has long been shown to increase insulin resistance and…
Cruciferous vegetables may help fight fatty liver disease
Cruciferous vegetables may help fight fatty liver disease A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists shows how a natural compound found in…
Mindfulness helps obese children lose weight
Mindfulness helps obese children lose weight Mindfulness-based therapy may help reduce stress, appetite and body weight in children with obesity and anxiety,…
On a high fibre diet? More protein may increase bloating
On a high fibre diet? More protein may increase bloating People who eat high fibre diets are more likely to experience bloating if their diet is also…
Scurvy still exists in Canada
Scurvy still exists in Canada Scurvy, the debilitating condition remembered as a disease of pirates, is still found in Canada, according to a new study…
Not all low-carb diets help you live longer
Not all low-carb diets help you live longer People who follow low-carb diets may not live longer, suggests a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Walnuts are good for the gut and the heart
Walnuts are good for the gut and the heart If you’re looking for a snack that does double duty – one that promotes gut health and heart health…
Evidence for benefits of intermittent fasting growing
Evidence for benefits of intermittent fasting growing For many people, the New Year is a time to adopt new habits as a renewed commitment to personal health.…
Healthy cooking show prompt kids to make healthy snack choices
Healthy cooking show prompt kids to make healthy snack choices Television programs featuring healthy foods can be a key ingredient in leading kids to make…
Oatmeal for breakfast may help guard against stroke
Oatmeal for breakfast may help guard against stroke Eating breakfast every day, oatmeal in particular, has long been linked to protection against stroke. But…