High-salt diet doubles risk of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes
High-salt diet doubles risk of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes People with Type 2 diabetes who eat a diet high in salt have twice the risk of…
Probiotics might help lower blood pressure
Probiotics might help lower blood pressure Regularly consuming probiotics, or the “good” bacteria found in yogurt, kefir and supplements, may help…
Healthy eating, heathly living may slow early dementia
Healthy eating, heathly living may slow early dementia A program that emphasizes healthy eating, brain and social engagement, physical activity and heart…
Seven ways to keep kids hydrated
Seven ways to keep kids hydrated Don’t wait for your kids to tell you they’re thirsty before offering them water, experts say. Instead, offer them…
Vitamin D increases survival chances from colorectal cancer
Vitamin D increases survival chances from colorectal cancer Bowel cancer patients with high blood levels of vitamin D are more likely to survive the disease,…
Extreme obesity cuts lifespan more than smoking
Extreme obesity cuts lifespan more than smoking That obesity can cut life short by causing strokes and other illnesses comes as no surprise, but a study…
Almonds linked to protection from heart disease
Almonds linked to protection from heart disease A new study from Aston University in Birmingham, UK revealed that eating almonds can reduce the risk of heart…
Dark chocolate may ease walking for people with artery disease
Dark chocolate may ease walking for people with artery disease Older people who have trouble walking because of poor blood flow to their legs may be able to…
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of cardiovascular, cancer death
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of cardiovascular, cancer death A vitamin D boost may prevent early death from heart disease and cancer, according…
Calcium supplements may have too much for some older women
Calcium supplements may have too much for some older women Calcium and vitamin D are commonly recommended for older women, but the usual supplements may send…