Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
There are benefits to exercising while hungry.
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University in England found exercising on an empty stomach allowed people to burn 70 percent more fat than those who ate two hours before exercising.
Staff Reports,
November 14, 2022
Fermented foods appear to be more beneficial to gut bacteria than fiber.
A study from Stanford University found a diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes while also decreasing the molecular signs of inflammation, results not seen from fiber intake alone
Staff Reports,
November 07, 2022
Polyphenols are good for building a healthy cardiovascular profile at a young age.
Researchers in Spain found that adolescents who had higher levels of polyphenols in their system had better cardiovascular health metrics than those with less polyphenols.
Staff Reports,
October 31, 2022
Beware of what you eat because it could lead to depression.
Researchers in Australia have found those eating a Western-style diet, which is high in fat, sugar and processed foods, are more likely to be depressed than those who eat a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Staff Reports,
October 24, 2022
Sports that require more than running in a straight line encourage stronger bones.
New research from Indiana University shows college runners who previously played sports that required multi-directional running like basketball and soccer had better bone health and were less likely to suffer stress fractures than athletes who specialized in running alone or who may have only participated in non-impact sports like swimming or cycling.
Staff Reports,
October 17, 2022
Learn how Living Fuel was born through the changing of one life.
KC Craichy was determined to find answers to the deep depression and anxiety his wife Monica was facing.
Staff Reports,
October 17, 2022
Weighted blankets can help you sleep better.
New research from Uppsala University in Sweden shows weighted blankets increase melatonin levels during sleep.
Staff Reports,
October 10, 2022
Taking folic acid may keep someone from taking their life.
New research from the University of Chicago shows folic acid is associated with a decreased risk of suicide attempts.
Staff Reports,
October 03, 2022
