Your heart would like you to lose fat rather than gain muscle.
Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.
Staff Reports,
September 20, 2021
What you eat is important when it comes to staying healthy in this pandemic
Researchers from King’s College London and Harvard Medical School discovered a healthy diet lessens a person’s chances of contracting COVID-19 by as much as 10 percent and cuts the likelihood of serious illness by 40 percent.
Staff Reports,
September 13, 2021
Studies show pecans offer hearth health benefits by lowering cholesterol levels
Researchers from the University of Georgia found people at risk of cardiovascular disease were able to lower their total cholesterol by 5% and their LDL cholesterol by as much as 9% in just eight weeks.
Staff Reports,
September 03, 2021
Cocoa flavanols could help sedentary people start an exercise program.
Researchers in Liverpool, England found sedentary adults had faster oxygen uptake kinetics during exercise after supplementing with cocoa flavanols.
Staff Reports,
August 09, 2021
Brightly colored foods provide beneficial flavonoids to support brain health.
A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows a diet with at least a half serving a day of foods high in flavonoids may lower the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent.
Staff Reports,
August 02, 2021
Longer lunch periods at school mean healthier eating for children.
Research shows when school children have ample time at the lunch table the likelihood they will eat fruits and vegetables increases dramatically.
Staff Reports,
July 26, 2021
Whole grains keep you healthier as you age.
Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who averaged less than one serving per day.
Staff Reports,
July 19, 2021
Tryptophan does more than make us sleepy.
Researchers have found tryptophan plays a critical role in gut health and helps keep inflammation under control as we age.
Staff Reports,
June 24, 2021
