B vitamin supplements may ward off stroke
B vitamin supplements may ward off stroke New evidence suggests that taking vitamin B supplements may help reduce the risk of stroke. For the research,…
Subtle cues help obese shoppers buy fewer unhealthy snacks
Subtle cues help obese shoppers buy fewer unhealthy snacks Subtle hints may help nudge people toward making healthier food choices at the grocery store, new…
Healthy diet tied to fewer deaths after heart attack
Healthy diet tied to fewer deaths after heart attack People who changed their eating habits for the better following a heart attack tend to live longer than…
Doubling protein intake when dieting protects muscle loss
Doubling protein intake when dieting protects muscle loss A new study challenges the long-held adage that significant muscle loss is unavoidable when losing…
Eating whole fruits protects from type 2 diabetes
Eating whole fruits protects from type 2 diabetes Eating more whole fruits, particularly blueberries, grapes, and apples, was significantly associated with a…
Eating fish once a week guards against rheumatoid arthritis
Eating fish once a week guards against rheumatoid arthritis Women who have diets high in omega-3 fatty acids from fish are less likely to develop rheumatoid…
Athletes need to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass
Athletes need to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat a high fibre, low-fat diet balanced…
Skipping breakfast may increase coronary heart disease risk
Skipping breakfast may increase coronary heart disease risk A large 16-year study revealed men who reported that they skipped breakfast had a higher risk of…
People with impaired glucose tolerance can show cognitive dysfunction
People with impaired glucose tolerance can show cognitive dysfunction People with impaired glucose tolerance -- the precursor to Type 2 diabetes -- often…
Trying to lose weight? Ditch calorie-rich rewards after exercise
Trying to lose weight? Ditch calorie-rich rewards after exercise If you're spending more working out and still not losing weight, fitness experts say it…