Potassium-rich foods lower blood pressure
Potassium-rich foods lower blood pressure Boosting levels of potassium in your diet may lower high blood pressure or prevent you from developing high blood…
Nutrition counselling and supplements fight high cholesterol and weight gain
Nutrition counselling and supplements fight high cholesterol and weight gain Participating in nutrition counselling and taking supplements - such as red…
Vitamin D linked to longer life expectancy
Vitamin D linked to longer life expectancy People with low levels of vitamin D in their blood are twice as likely to die compared to those who have…
Eating fish may prevent age related eye disease
Eating fish may prevent age related eye disease According to a new study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, diets high in omega-3 fatty acids and…
Calcium supplements can prevent bone fractures
Calcium supplements can prevent bone fractures Boosting calcium intake with supplements may reduce the risk of debilitating fractures later in life,…
Low vitamin D level raises heart attack risk
Low vitamin D level raises heart attack risk Men who have low levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of heart attack, according to new research published in…
Vitamin D doesn't lower prostate cancer risk
Vitamin D doesn't lower prostate cancer risk New research has linked moderately high blood levels of vitamin D to increased risk of advanced prostate…
Vitamin D from sunlight lowers breast cancer incidence
Vitamin D from sunlight lowers breast cancer incidence Researchers at the University of California have shown a clear association between exposure to…
Weight loss supplements may carry heart risk
Weight loss supplements may carry heart risk The majority (75%) of weight loss supplements bought online as part of a study contained ingredients that could…
Vitamin E doesn't reduce risk of cataracts
Vitamin E doesn't reduce risk of cataracts Taking a daily vitamin E supplement doesn't prevent age-related cataracts, according to a new study from…