Omega-3 supplements could improve memory in healthy older adults
Scientists from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin have found that omega-3 supplementation may help improve memory function in healthy older adults.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder...
How salt raises blood pressure and what you can do about it
Let’s start with the basics: What is blood pressure, and why does it matter?
Think of your blood vessels as tiny highways that carry blood...
What happens when you take multivitamins every day
Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health. But in busy daily life, it can be difficult to get all the nutrients you need...
Eating one egg a day is safe for heart health, major study finds
Scientists from Harvard University and other institutions have found that eating up to one egg per day is not linked to an increased risk...
Do potatoes raise blood pressure? What science says
Potatoes are a popular and versatile vegetable enjoyed by people around the world.
However, some concerns have been raised about how eating potatoes may affect...
Dietary antioxidants may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine have identified a potential link between dietary antioxidants and the prevention...
Can one avocado a day reduce belly fat? Study says no
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions have found that eating one avocado per day does not significantly reduce belly fat.
Abdominal obesity refers to...
This lesser-known olive oil may help protect your heart
Scientists from the Spanish National Research Council have found that olive pomace oil in the diet may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Nearly two in...
Too much vitamin B3? How niacin nearly blinded a man
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a vitamin that people sometimes take to lower their cholesterol or manage high levels of fat in...
A simple salt substitute can protect your heart and blood pressure
Many Americans eat too much salt without even realizing it. This can lead to high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart disease,...