Low vitamin D levels linked to faster memory loss in older adults
Low vitamin D levels linked to faster memory loss in older adults Older adults with low vitamin D levels may lose their memories and thinking abilities faster…
Vitamin D may ward off macular degeneration
Vitamin D may ward off macular degeneration Vitamin D has been studied extensively in relation to bone health as well as cancer. Now, a team from the…
Drinking 2 cups (500 ml) of water before each meal may speed weight loss
Drinking 2 cups (500 ml) of water before each meal may speed weight loss Researchers from the University of Birmingham have shown that drinking 500 ml (2…
Eating highly refined carbs increases risk of depression
Eating highly refined carbs increases risk of depression A diet high in refined carbohydrates may lead to an increased risk for new-onset depression in…
Protein-packed breakfast prevents body fat gain in overweight teens
Protein-packed breakfast prevents body fat gain in overweight teens Researchers compared the benefits of consuming a normal-protein breakfast to a…
Trans fats, but not saturated fats, linked to risk of death
Trans fats, but not saturated fats, linked to risk of death A large new review of existing research suggests that for healthy people, a reasonable amount of…
Eating spicy foods may add years to your life
Eating spicy foods may add years to your life Eating spicy food more frequently as part of a daily diet is associated with a lower risk of death, suggests a…
Stress may sabotage your diet by short-circuiting self-control
Stress may sabotage your diet by short-circuiting self-control People are less likely to resist tasty, unhealthy foods when they’re under stress because…
Eating oily fish may help kids avoid nasal allergies
Eating oily fish may help kids avoid nasal allergies Children who eat certain types of fish may be less likely to develop nasal allergies, according to…
Coffee drinking may lower inflammation, reduce diabetes risk
Coffee drinking may lower inflammation, reduce diabetes risk Good news for coffee lovers. In a long-term study, coffee drinkers were about half as likely to…