Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
A weighted blanket might be what you need to improve your sleep.
New research from Australia says weighted blankets are effective at improving sleep in adults with insomnia and mental conditions like anxiety and depression.
Staff Reports,
October 21, 2024
There is a synergistic effect when you train your brain at the same time as your body.
Brain endurance training (BET), which is a combination of cognitive training and physical exercise that was developed for elite athletes, has been shown in a study from the University of Birmingham, UK to improve the physical and cognitive abilities of older adults better than exercise alone.
Staff Reports,
October 14, 2024
What most Americans eat is causing inflammation to build up in their bodies.
A new study from Ohio State researchers shows nearly 60 percent of Americans have a pro-inflammatory diet.
Staff Reports,
October 07, 2024
Alarming data on the nutrition of the earth's population.
A new study from Harvard, UC Santa Barbara and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) shows that more than half of the world's population is getting inadequate levels of many critical micronutrients on a daily basis.
Staff Reports,
September 30, 2024
Increasing your intake of flavanoids may keep your mind sharp.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have found people who consume foods high in flavanoids like berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 28 percent.
Staff Reports,
September 23, 2024
Plant some trees if you want to reduce your inflammation.
Researchers at the University of Louisville found by planting trees in previously barren areas of neighborhoods they were able to lower the markers of inflammation found in the blood of residents.
Staff Reports,
September 16, 2024
Watch where you watch if you want to get some good sleep.
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found using a device before bed did not disrupt sleep, but the adolescents who used a phone, tablet, computer or gaming device in bed took longer to fall asleep and slept less than those who put their phone away before getting into bed.
Staff Reports,
September 09, 2024
Protein and fiber might be the missing key to helping you lose weight.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found increasing protein and fiber intake helped a large portion of dieters in a study lose almost 13 percent of their body weight in the span of a year.
Staff Reports,
August 30, 2024
