Toxic metals tied to increased heart disease risk
Toxic metals tied to increased heart disease risk People with heavy exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium or copper may be more likely to develop cardiovascular…
Eat whole grains to prevent type 2 diabetes
Eat whole grains to prevent type 2 diabetes It doesn't matter if it's rye, oats or wheat. As long as it is whole grain, it can prevent type 2…
Pregnant women can control weight gain with diet and exercise
Pregnant women can control weight gain with diet and exercise Many overweight and obese women gain too much weight during pregnancy, further escalating up…
Milk at breakfast lowers blood glucose throughout the day
Milk at breakfast lowers blood glucose throughout the day A change in your breakfast routine may help manage type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from…
If you don’t have heart disease, moderate sodium intake may not be so bad
If you don’t have heart disease, moderate sodium intake may not be so bad Moderate consumption of sodium may not affect the risk for cardiovascular problems…
A low carb diet may shorten life expectancy
A low carb diet may shorten life expectancy A new comprehensive study from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston has found that diets both low and very…
Mediterranean diet might help ease psoriasis
Mediterranean diet might help ease psoriasis Mediterranean diet might do more than help ward off heart disease, it may also help improve psoriasis, a chronic…
Weight effects of plant-estrogens may vary after menopause
Weight effects of plant-estrogens may vary after menopause Plant-derived estrogens, such as those from soy and red clover, might contribute to unwanted weight…
Overweight tied to heart structure changes in young adults
Overweight tied to heart structure changes in young adults Even in early adulthood, being overweight is associated with an increased risk of high blood…
Chocolate milk may beat out sports drinks for exercise recovery
Chocolate milk may beat out sports drinks for exercise recovery Athletes who drink chocolate milk during exercise or after a hard workout may recover just as…