In praise of almonds and nuts
They’re known as ‘oily fruits’. Because of their numerous health benefits, notwithstanding their high fat content, almonds, hazelnuts and other nuts are among foods...
How a high-fat diet can increase heart disease risk
The direct relationship between a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet and the elevation of atherosclerosis risk has long been acknowledged.
Nevertheless, a recent study, dissecting the mechanistic...
A breath of fresh air: the link between omega-3 and healthy lungs
In a remarkable new study, supported by the National Institutes of Health and published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine,...
B vitamins may help lower high blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure is a significant health issue affecting a large number of people worldwide.
In fact, approximately 12.8% of those with high blood pressure...
High-salt diet could harm your kidney health
Have you ever wondered how your body transforms the food you eat into the energy that keeps you going throughout the day?
It's a complex...
Time-restricted vs. calorie-restricted diets: Which is better for liver health?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, often shortened to NAFLD, is a condition where too much fat is stored in the liver, sometimes leading to liver...
Scientists find why limiting calories in diet could boost healthy aging and muscles
How would you feel if someone told you that consuming slightly fewer calories daily might pave the way for healthier muscles and aging?
Researchers at...
A simple diet change may help prevent blindness
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a significant cause of vision loss, particularly among the elderly population in the United States.
As our society ages and...
This Mediterranean diet can boost gut health and lower heart disease risk
A research endeavor involving scientists from SAHMRI, UniSA, and Flinders University has shed light on the positive impact that a Mediterranean diet, further enriched...
1 in 4 people eat unhealthy snacks that reduce benefits of their healthy meals
A recent research publication in the European Journal of Nutrition sheds light on the intriguing relationship between snack choices and health outcomes, especially in...