Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
This is why everyone should eat prunes.
Scientists at Penn State University found daily prune consumption can help prevent bone loss and preserve bone strength.
Staff Reports,
December 19, 2022
Increase your aerobic exercise if you want to cut your cancer risk.
A study conducted at Tel Aviv University in Israel found the risk of metastatic cancer was cut by 72% through intense aerobic exercise.
Staff Reports,
December 12, 2022
Study shows you should eat more protein if you want to weigh less.
Researchers in Australia have found a direct link between the overconsumption of highly processed and refined foods and rising rates of obesity because those foods generally lack protein.
Staff Reports,
December 05, 2022
There are benefits to exercising while hungry.
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University in England found exercising on an empty stomach allowed people to burn 70 percent more fat than those who ate two hours before exercising.
Staff Reports,
November 14, 2022
Fermented foods appear to be more beneficial to gut bacteria than fiber.
A study from Stanford University found a diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes while also decreasing the molecular signs of inflammation, results not seen from fiber intake alone
Staff Reports,
November 07, 2022
Polyphenols are good for building a healthy cardiovascular profile at a young age.
Researchers in Spain found that adolescents who had higher levels of polyphenols in their system had better cardiovascular health metrics than those with less polyphenols.
Staff Reports,
October 31, 2022
Beware of what you eat because it could lead to depression.
Researchers in Australia have found those eating a Western-style diet, which is high in fat, sugar and processed foods, are more likely to be depressed than those who eat a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Staff Reports,
October 24, 2022
Sports that require more than running in a straight line encourage stronger bones.
New research from Indiana University shows college runners who previously played sports that required multi-directional running like basketball and soccer had better bone health and were less likely to suffer stress fractures than athletes who specialized in running alone or who may have only participated in non-impact sports like swimming or cycling.
Staff Reports,
October 17, 2022
