Eating fish twice a week could protect your heart
In a recent advisory, the American Heart Association (APA) reaffirms their recommendation of eating fish twice a week to protect heart health.
The statement says,...
To lower your diabetes risk, get enough vitamin D
In a recent study, researchers from University of California San Diego find that people with vitamin D deficiency may have much greater risk of...
Big breakthrough that could impact cancer, aging and heart disease
In a new study, a team of Sydney scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery in telomere biology.
It has implications for conditions ranging from cancer...
People develop dementia later than before
The diagnosis is one that a family never wants to hear: Your father has Alzheimer's disease. Your mother has stroke-related dementia.
In a recently released...
Healthy people can have diabetic-level glucose spikes
In a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, a device keeping extra-close tabs on the ups and downs of blood glucose...
Grilled and fried food may increase risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers find that grilled or well-done beef, chicken or fish may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure among...
Does abortion cause depression in women?
Having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk for depression, according to a new study of nearly 400,000 women.
Previous research has found abortion...
Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers
Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music -- these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses...
Why dietary fiber is good for people with type 2 diabetes
Recent studies suggest that adding fiber to your daily diet and eating high-fiber food can benefit people with type 2 diabetes.
One previous study has...
This 5:2 diet could benefit people with diabetes
In a new study from University of South Australia, researchers find that people with type 2 diabetes are just as likely to lose weight...