Fish, Nuts and Olives Protect Vision
A diet rich in these foods may help reduce your risk of developing age-related blindness, thanks in part to the healthy fats they contain.
Height and Health Connection
People are all different shapes and sizes, thanks in part to genetics. And new research is finding that height genes can affect other areas of health as well.
Summer Sun May Keep Flu at Bay
Researchers have noted a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of coming down with the flu. As people get more sunshine, flu cases subside until fall and winter usually.
Shower Break Boosts Productivity
Although not good for water conservation, taking a shower break may help improve productivity and mood during the work day.
Weight at Birth Linked to Blood Pressure
Being born with a low birth weight may increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. Of course lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, and smoking can play a role too.
Optimize Your Garden Space
Whether you don’t have much space to devote to gardening or you are just learning, here are a few tips to help you have a successful harvest.
Eco-Friendly Food Tips for Summer
Your daily food choices, including what you eat to where it comes from, can impact the environment. Here are some tips to green up your eating this summer.
Turmeric Spice May Suppress Fat Growth
The yellow cooking spice turmeric contains a powerful polyphenol called curcumin that may suppress fat growth.
Using Plastic Bottles Raises BPA Levels
BPA is a chemical that can leach out of plastic bottles. Those who drink from plastic bottles have much higher levels of BPA in their bodies.
Scottish Group Lobbies for More Vit D Education
Scotland residents are particularly at risk for inadequate vitamin D due to their climate and a local MS society is lobbying for more vitamin D education.
Family Genetics and Gallstone Risk
Obesity is a common risk factor in developing gallstones, but normal weight people with the right genes also face an increased risk.
Parents Confused on How to Fix Child Obesity
New research shows parents are feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to prevent their children from becoming overweight or obese.
Folic Acid Lowers Preemie Risk
Taking this important B vitamin is crucial to having a healthy baby and now researchers believe it can also help prevent babies from being born too early.
Gluten-Free Pastry Chef
This baker is not classically trained, but because of his girlfriend’s limited diet he’s now a gluten-free pastry chef.
Redefining Vitamin D Deficiency
Just a couple of decades ago vitamin D deficiency was thought to be a rare condition, but emerging research has shed light on this serious epidemic.
Well Nourished Cancer Patients Do Better
When fighting cancer good nutrition can help improve your chances of recovery, but many patients often become malnourished during this time.
Lift Weight to Lose Weight
Increasing one’s muscle mass through resistance or weight training can help you boost your metabolism and transform your body.
Mediterranean Diet Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
The traditional foods of the Mediterranean include fish, fruits, and vegetables. And, according to a new study, this diet can provide multiple benefits to those with RA.
