Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
Running can help you chase the blues away.
A new study from Vrije University in Amsterdam shows running provides the same level of relief from depression as a prescription antidepressant.
Staff Reports,
October 16, 2023
Dark tea helps you lower blood sugar in your body.
Scientists from the University of Adelaide in Australia and Southeast University in China found those who drank dark tea on a daily basis had a 53 percent lower risk of prediabetes and a 47 percent lower risk of diabetes than those who don’t drink any tea.
Staff Reports,
October 09, 2023
Vitamin D is even more important as we age.
A recent study from Ireland shows lower levels of vitamin D is associated with more inflammation in older adults.
Staff Reports,
October 02, 2023
Fat in nuts does not need to be feared.
Researchers in Australia found adding almonds to a low-calorie diet can help you lose weight and improve your heart health, despite their fat content.
Staff Reports,
September 25, 2023
Studies show it's good to snack before you shop.
Researchers found those who ate a healthy snack before shopping bought more healthy items than those who ate a treat or shopped on an empty stomach.
Staff Reports,
September 18, 2023
Sports can counterbalance the effects of social media for mental health.
Playing sports has been shown by researchers in Australia to have long-term mental health benefits for those who participate.
Staff Reports,
September 11, 2023
Keeping your body in shape may keep your brain in shape as well.
A new study by scientists from the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the brains of older people who engage in regular strenuous exercise more closely resemble those of younger adults.
Staff Reports,
August 31, 2023
It takes less walking than previously thought to reduce the risk of death.
A new report from the European Society of Cardiology shows the daily threshold for lowering your risk of death from any cause is less than 4,000 steps and decreased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease starts with just 2,300 steps.
Staff Reports,
August 28, 2023
