Drinking black tea may lower blood pressure
Drinking black tea may lower blood pressure People who drink black tea throughout the day may get the benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure,…
Calories count, but not where they come from
Calories count, but not where they come from Sticking to diets with strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein may not be more effective for people who…
Smaller servings mean more balanced meals for kids
Smaller servings mean more balanced meals for kids Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more fruit and…
Too much iodine may have downsides
Too much iodine may have downsides Iodine deficiency is a major health problem worldwide, but a new study points to the potential downsides of too much…
Fish oil plus exercise may increase muscle strength
Fish oil plus exercise may increase muscle strength Older women may be able to boost their muscle strength by adding fish oil supplements to their exercise…
Plant compounds tied to lower risk of cardiovascular death
Plant compounds tied to lower risk of cardiovascular death Older adults who get a moderate amount of certain plant compounds called flavonoids in their diets…
Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk
Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk People who eat plenty of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer…
Choose chicken over red meat to lower stroke risk
Choose chicken over red meat to lower stroke risk While a high-protein diet may help shed the pounds, not all protein is equal. According to a new study from…
Low glycemic diet reduces inflammation in overweight adults
Low glycemic diet reduces inflammation in overweight adults According to a new study, overweight and obese adults who eat a diet rich in slowly digested…
Many Canadians don’t meet daily fruit, vegetable targets
Many Canadians don’t meet daily fruit, vegetable targets Adults from 30 to 60 years old, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, aren't…