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Skipping dinner? it might keep your sugar levels in check

Eating habits greatly affect our health. One interesting eating pattern is called "intermittent fasting." This is when you eat for some hours of the...

Scientists find a big cause of nerve damage in people with diabetes

A new study suggests that patients with diabetes, who also suffer from vitamin D deficiency, have an increased risk of nerve damage known as...

The vitamin D dilemma: too many tests, not enough sunlight

Do you know why we're told to play in the sun? It's because of a very important vitamin called vitamin D. Our body makes it when we're in the sunlight.

Multivitamin supplementation may benefit older men

Daily multivitamin/multimineral supplementation can positively affect key nutrition biomarkers in healthy older men.

Daily multivitamin supplements improve memory in older people

Scientists find that daily multivitamin supplements can improve memory and slow cognitive decline in older adults.

Understanding probiotics: a guide to their safety

Probiotics: The Basics Let's start with a question: what are probiotics? Well, they are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially...

Mediterranean – keto diet may help in fighting Alzheimer’s disease

Wake Forest University School of Medicine experts have been busy doing interesting research. They say a special kind of diet called the Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet...

A deep dive into coffee, green tea and high blood pressure

Do you like drinking coffee or green tea? Many adults love these beverages, especially in the morning. Coffee gives them a quick energy boost,...

Ultra-processed foods: bread may be considered one, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad

Humans have been eating bread in some form for centuries. But modern bread is a far cry from the bread of the past. In its...

The plum solution: a possible natural remedy for high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big health problem in America. Half of the adults in the U.S., which is over 122 million...