Higher fibre diet linked to lower risk of dying
Higher fibre diet linked to lower risk of dying According to a recent study of nearly one million adults, people who ate the most fibre were less likely to…
Following lifestyle guidelines reduces risk for certain cancers
Following lifestyle guidelines reduces risk for certain cancers A study of nearly a half-million Americans has found that following cancer prevention…
An avocado a day lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol
An avocado a day lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol Eating a heart-healthy diet that includes avocados may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol among otherwise healthy…
Weigh-in once a week or you'll gain weight
Weigh-in once a week or you'll gain weight Stepping on the scale is common among dieters but how does the frequency of weigh-ins impact weight? A new study…
Resolved to lose weight in 2015? Avoid these 5 bad strategies
Resolved to lose weight in 2015? Avoid these 5 bad strategies Is your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Here are five bad strategies to avoid,…
Yoga may benefit heart health as much as cardio exercise
Yoga may benefit heart health as much as cardio exercise Yoga could be as good for the heart as cycling or brisk walking, and easier to tolerate for older…
Two cups of milk, not more, may be ideal for preschoolers
Two cups of milk, not more, may be ideal for preschoolers Preschoolers who drink three or more cups of milk a day may get a small height boost, but…
Top-selling eye vitamins don’t match scientific evidence
Top-selling eye vitamins don’t match scientific evidence With North Americans spending billions of dollars each year on nutritional supplements, researchers…
Mediterranean diet tied to longer life in women
Mediterranean diet tied to longer life in women The Mediterranean diet is argued to be the healthiest diet in the world. It has been consistently linked with…
Soy spells fewer hot flashes for certain women
Soy spells fewer hot flashes for certain women Soy in the diet helps ease hot flashes, but only for women whose bodies can produce the soy metabolite called…