Mediterranean diet may lower risks of all types of strokes
Following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce the risk of stroke in women, according to a large study published in Neurology Open Access.
While the...
Want to lower blood pressure? Eat more potassium, not just less salt
A new study from the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that eating more foods rich in potassium—like bananas and broccoli—might be better for...
Which vitamins help repair your liver?
The liver is one of the body’s most important organs. It helps your body in many ways—like breaking down food, removing harmful substances, making...
The best and worst fruits for people with type 2 diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, what you eat is very important. This is especially true when it comes to fruit. Fruits are full...
Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here’s how much it’s OK to drink
Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago.
Now we consume an average of almost two kilos per person each year – sometimes with very specific...
Why drinking water is so important for people with diabetes
Drinking enough water is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for people with diabetes.
When you stay hydrated, it helps your body keep blood...
Can beetroot juice help lower your blood pressure naturally?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem. If it is not treated well, it can lead to serious issues like...
Eating protein in the morning may help your gut stay healthy
Our bodies follow daily cycles based on light and darkness, called circadian rhythms. These rhythms affect many processes, including how our bodies absorb nutrients.
In...
Don’t avoid fats, just choose the right types
When we think about fat, we often think of something we should avoid—either in our food or on our bodies. But not all fats...
Missing this nutrient could harm your brain and heart
Choline is a very important nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. Our liver makes only a small amount of it, so we...