Cutting down this nutrient in your diet for a healthier life
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, led by Professor Dudley Lamming, have uncovered something intriguing: reducing the intake...
Among leafy green powerhouses, spinach packs a wallop
Stories about spinach often reference Popeye, the sailor who gobbled it by the can to gain immense strength. But if you need to bring...
The link between vitamin D and inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers, led by Dr. Antonia Topalova-Dimitrova at the University Hospital St. Ivan Rilski and Medical University in Sofia, Bulgaria, have uncovered a potential key...
The role of omega-6 in blood pressure control
Omega-6 fatty acids, often overshadowed by their popular cousins, omega-3s, play their own crucial role in our health, particularly in managing blood pressure. While...
Fiber supplements may enhance brain function in older people
A recent study has shed light on the potential cognitive benefits of fiber supplements in older adults, offering intriguing insights into the relationship between...
Antioxidants could help fight against high blood pressure
In a world where high blood pressure, or hypertension, is increasingly common, many are turning to nature for solutions. The spotlight has fallen on...
Top foods and tips to rev up your metabolism
Have you ever envied those seemingly lucky individuals who claim they can eat whatever they want and not gain a pound?
Often, the secret behind...
Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite
People who find themselves rummaging around in the refrigerator for a snack not long after they’ve eaten a filling meal might have overactive food-seeking...
Post-meal snack cravings? ‘Food-seeking’ brain cells, not hunger, may be the cause
UCLA psychologists have made a fascinating discovery in the brains of mice: a specific brain circuit that drives them to seek out and eat...
How caffeine affects heart health in people with high blood pressure
For many of us, the day doesn't start until we've had that first cup of coffee. It's a beloved ritual, a moment of pause,...