Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to lower risk of heart disease, death
Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to lower risk of heart disease, death Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston have uncovered…
Low vitamin D levels may predict dementia risk
Low vitamin D levels may predict dementia risk Elderly people with less vitamin D in their blood may be more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s…
Eating beans and lentils each day increases fullness, may help manage weight
Eating beans and lentils each day increases fullness, may help manage weight Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase…
Eating baked, broiled fish weekly boosts brain health
Eating baked, broiled fish weekly boosts brain health Eating baked or broiled fish once a week is good for the brain, regardless of how much omega-3 fatty…
Low-carb diet recommended for people with diabetes
Low-carb diet recommended for people with diabetes A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and other institutions…
Kids’ packed lunches often fall short of dietary guidelines
Kids’ packed lunches often fall short of dietary guidelines Parents might not be ready to think about back-to-school yet, but a new study revealed that…
San Francisco approves soda tax for November ballot
San Francisco approves soda tax for November ballot San Francisco city leaders have approved a measure for the November ballot that would place a…
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…