Vegan diet has just 30% of the environmental impact of a high-meat diet, major...
We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable.
But exactly how much impact does...
Olive oil may lower risk of deadly dementia, study finds
A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates that regular olive oil consumption could reduce the risk of death...
Get past its spines and reap health benefits from the prickly pear cactus
Covered in menacing needlelike spines, the prickly pear cactus demands to be treated with care.
In return, it will reward you with a juicy neon...
Breaking down food: a closer look at what you eat
Food provides energy and nutrients that are essential for your health. These include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats (called macronutrients), and vitamins and minerals (called...
Vitamins B could be the magic trick to lower blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure, affecting many people worldwide, is a considerable health issue.
Approximately 12.8% of those afflicted cannot manage it even with medication, resulting in...
Eating too much added sugar may increase risk of kidney stones
Kidney stones are a common health issue, with between 7-15% of people in North America, 5-9% in Europe, and 1-5% in Asia being affected.
The...
Peppermint can reduce pain and sleep trouble after heart surgery
The Problem with Pain and Sleep After Surgery
Open heart surgery is a major operation. The doctors have to split open the breastbone and help...
Eating more fiber may reduce risk of inflammatory bowel disease
According to a study published in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, higher consumption of dietary fiber is associated with a lower risk of developing inflammatory...
Can dark chocolate help reduce high blood pressure?
We all love a good piece of chocolate, don't we? But what if I told you that chocolate might actually be good for your...
A ‘greener’ diet might prevent vision loss, study suggests
Understanding Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Imagine waking up one day and slowly losing the ability to see the things you love, the faces of your...