Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
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
Adding olive oil to your diet may help keep your mind sharp.
Auburn University researchers have discovered as little as three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per day can help improve the brain health of people suffering from mild cognitive impairment.
Staff Reports,
March 13, 2023
