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…
B vitamins might help memory
B vitamins might help memory Older adults who took vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements for two years had greater improvements on short- and long-term…
Lean beef okay for certain diets
Lean beef okay for certain diets People using a plant based diet to lower their cholesterol may be able to eat lean beef and get similar results, suggests a…
Calories, not protein, matter most for fat gain
Calories, not protein, matter most for fat gain When it comes to gaining body fat, how many calories you eat seems to count more than whether those calories…