Health Alerts - Important News from Current Research About Health and Nutrition
Be careful if eat while your brain is occupied.
Researcher shows people who engage in perceptually demanding activities may miss fullness cues and consumed more food than those who eat while performing tasks that required less attention.
Staff Reports,
August 17, 2020
Fish oil has been shown to protect the brain from a lot of things and now you can add something else to the list.
Researchers at Columbia University have now found omega-3 fatty acids could protect the brain from the damaging effects of air pollution.
Staff Reports,
August 06, 2020
Meditation could help prevent coronary artery disease.
Researchers found a much lower prevalence of coronary artery disease among people who regularly meditate.
Staff Reports,
August 03, 2020
Adjusting your meal times may be enough for you to reach your weight loss goals.
Researchers found time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, was effective for losing weight as well as improving insulin resistance and oxidative stress levels.
Staff Reports,
July 27, 2020
Plan carefully if you plan to hike in the summer heat.
A new study from Arizona State University highlights the critical importance of hikers staying hydrated in the heat of the summer.
Staff Reports,
July 20, 2020
Findings could bring hope to many with neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers found by silencing a particular protein that affects gene expression they were able to regenerate brain cells and reverse Parkinson’s disease in mice.
Staff Reports,
July 13, 2020
Excess sugar can lead to dangerous fat deposits.
Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.
Staff Reports,
July 06, 2020
Exercise was shown to be critical to preventing premature deaths.
Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh came to the conclusion that physical activity prevents at least 3.9 million deaths around the world each year.
Staff Reports,
June 29, 2020
