Want to eat less? Wear a “bite counter”
Want to eat less? Wear a “bite counter” Wearing a “bite counter” on your wrist while eating can help cut down on how much you consume during a…
Omega-3s guard against fatal heart attack
Omega-3s guard against fatal heart attack Blood levels of seafood and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids are tied to a lower risk of dying from heart attacks,…
Women: To maintain mobility as you age, eat a healthy diet
Women: To maintain mobility as you age, eat a healthy diet In a large study conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital, researchers found an association…
A key to digestive health? The time it takes food to pass through your gut
A key to digestive health? The time it takes food to pass through your gut The time it takes for ingested food to travel through the human gut – called…
Soy supplements, herbal remedies may reduce hot flashes
Soy supplements, herbal remedies may reduce hot flashes According to a new review of 62 studies, natural estrogen-like compounds in soy foods called…
Second study ties whole grains to a longer life
Second study ties whole grains to a longer life Increasing whole grain intake even slightly may lower the risk of death from heart disease, cancer and other…
Want to live a longer, healthier life? Eat whole grains
Want to live a longer, healthier life? Eat whole grains People who eat plenty of whole grains are less likely than others to die of cardiovascular disease or…
Can coffee cause cancer? Only if it's very hot, research suggests
Can coffee cause cancer? Only if it's very hot, research suggests There is no conclusive evidence that drinking coffee causes cancer, the World Health…
Dietary fibre intake tied to successful aging
Dietary fibre intake tied to successful aging A high fibre diet has long been tied to preventing constipation, lowering cholesterol, controlling body weight…
“Fast-casual” meals have more calories than fast food
“Fast-casual” meals have more calories than fast food Main courses served at fast-casual restaurants, such as Chipotle and Panera, tend to be…