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Eating fish twice a week could protect your heart

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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...