Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
College students can lower blood pressure and feel better with more sleep.
Researchers at Penn State found an increase of 43 minutes per night of sleep for college students in their study equated to a drop in systolic blood pressure of seven points.
Staff Reports,
May 24, 2021
Omega-3 fish oil can protect your body against stress and slow aging.
Researchers at Ohio State University found high doses of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids helped study participants resist the damaging effects of stress.
Staff Reports,
May 03, 2021
Feeding your gut bacteria could reduce your anxiety.
Researchers in England found a daily dose of prebiotics helped a group of young women reduce their anxiety while also improving their gut health.
Staff Reports,
May 03, 2021
Adding sardines to your diet could be good for your blood sugar.
Spanish researchers have now found regular sardine consumption can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes in those most susceptible.
Staff Reports,
May 10, 2021
Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet may help you better cope with stress.
Scientists in Australia discovered those in their study who ate the most fruits and vegetables had 10 percent lower stress levels than those who ate less.
Staff Reports,
May 17, 2021
Study suggests the amount of protein is more important than the source.
Researchers in Brazil saw similar gains in strength and muscle mass for study participants who worked out whether they consumed a vegan or omnivorous diet.
Staff Reports,
May 24, 2021
