Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
Walking could be your key to a longer life.
New research out of England shows that brisk walking has the ability to positively affect telomere length, which is a genetic indicator of biological age.
Staff Reports,
April 25, 2022
Don't neglect your sleep if you are concerned about body fat.
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic found insufficient sleep led healthy study participants to consume more calories and increase their abdominal visceral fat by 11 percent over a short period of time.
Staff Reports,
April 18, 2022
Vitamin K could protect you from cognitive decline as you age.
A new laboratory study conducted on rats in Saudi Arabia shows the benefits of vitamin K when it comes to protecting the brain against age-related structural and cognitive deterioration.
Staff Reports,
April 11, 2022
You may want to add avocados to your diet if you are concerned about your heart.
New research from Harvard shows there is a correlation between two or more servings of avocado per week and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Staff Reports,
April 04, 2022
Adding cranberries to your diet could be a heart-healthy decision.
Researchers in London found daily cranberry consumption significantly improves cardiovascular health.
Staff Reports,
March 28, 2022
Why sleeping in the dark is good for your health.
A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.
Staff Reports,
March 21, 2022
Just two added nutrients could make a big difference in your longevity.
New research from the Baylor University College of Medicine found the combination of glycine and N-acetyl cysteine (GlyNAC) was able to extend the life of laboratory mice by 24 percent.
Staff Reports,
March 14, 2022
Fiber could impact your mental health in addition to your physical health
Japanese research shows a high-fiber diet can impact your brain health as study participants who ate a high-fiber diet suffered fewer cases of dementia.
Staff Reports,
March 07, 2022
