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
Easy on the sugar if you are susceptible to kidney stones.
A new study suggests that high sugar intake increases your chances of developing a kidney stone by nearly 40 percent.
Staff Reports,
August 21, 2023
Fearing fat might not be founded as long as it's the right fat.
Researchers at Texas A&M University have found daily pecan consumption can reduce inflammation and prevent obesity, as well as related issues such as fatty liver disease and diabetes.
Staff Reports,
August 14, 2023
Be careful if all you eat is vegetables.
A new study from the University of Leeds in England found both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet have a 50 percent greater risk of suffering a hip fracture compared to people who eat meat.
Staff Reports,
August 07, 2023
For those who are able, breastfeeding is a way to protect infants.
New research shows babies had a 33 percent reduced risk of dying in their first year of life if they were breastfed.
Staff Reports,
July 31, 2023
Eating carrots and other colorful fruits and vegetables could cut your cardiovascular disease risk.
Researchers from the University of Catalonia in Spain found a high level of carotenes in the blood is linked to a lower incidence of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries which translates to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Staff Reports,
July 17, 2023