10 features of a heart-healthy eating pattern
10 features of a heart-healthy eating pattern The American Heart Association has released a new scientific statement that emphasizes the importance of overall…
The 5:2 diet helps weight loss after gestational diabetes
The 5:2 diet helps weight loss after gestational diabetes Weight loss after gestational diabetes can prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. Yet…
Low-carb, higher saturated fat diet did not raise LDL (bad) cholesterol
Low-carb, higher saturated fat diet did not raise LDL (bad) cholesterol For most of the past 50 years, medical and public health experts have instead embraced…
High intake of omega-3 in nuts, seeds, plant oils linked to longevity
High intake of omega-3 in nuts, seeds, plant oils linked to longevity A high intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) - found mainly in nuts, seeds and plant oils…
Study: Diet can put type 2 diabetes into remission
Study: Diet can put type 2 diabetes into remission A change in diet is proving to be a key tool in the reversal of type 2 diabetes, suggests new research from…
MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance
MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes…
Intermittent fasting could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease
Intermittent fasting could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8 to 10 hours is a…
Metabolism changes with age, but not when you think
Metabolism changes with age, but not when you think Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study…
Adding colour to meals may protect memory
Adding colour to meals may protect memory A new Harvard University study suggests that people who eat a diet that includes plenty of flavonoids, natural…
Potential dangers of artificial sweeteners to gut bacteria
Potential dangers of artificial sweeteners to gut bacteria New research from Anglia Ruskin University has discovered that common artificial sweeteners can…