Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
It's not time to rest after a cancer diagnosis.
Scientists in Finland have found the resulting immune stimulation from exercise reduces the side effects of cancer treatments and improves the quality of life and prognosis of cancer patients.
Staff Reports,
May 08, 2023
Walnuts are good for developing brains.
New research from Spain found eating walnuts aided the cognitive development of young teens at a time when their brains are going through a critical stage of progression.
Staff Reports,
May 01, 2023
Outside factors may be making it harder to lose weight.
New research from the University of Rhode Island found a direct link between “forever chemicals” in drinking water and being overweight; as well as having difficulty in keeping weight off after losing it.
Staff Reports,
April 23, 2023
If you care about your blood pressure you need to care about your sleep.
Research from Australia shows the chance for high blood pressure increases dramatically for every hour of sleep lost or for major shifts in regular sleep patterns, especially among overweight, middle-aged men.
Staff Reports,
April 17, 2023
Blueberries have more than just antioxidant power.
New research from California Polytechnic State University shows wild blueberries also have the power to help you burn more fat during exercise.
Staff Reports,
April 10, 2023
Peanuts are a heart-healthy option according to new research.
Researchers at the University of Barcelona found adding peanuts or peanut butter to the diet of young, healthy people had a positive effect on vascular health.
Staff Reports,
March 31, 2023
Working out can help protect you from breast cancer.
Texas A&M researchers have found a direct link between muscle contraction and a reduction in breast cancer.
Staff Reports,
March 27, 2023
Children who sleep less eat more food and more junk.
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have found as little as 40 minutes less of sleep during the night can trigger big changes in eating the next day.
Staff Reports,
March 20, 2023
