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A high sodium, low potassium diet could increase risk of cognitive decline

In a study from China, scientists found a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase your risk of cognitive decline. Dementia impairs sufferers' ability to...

Make better snack choices with these healthy tips

Here's advice from experts on how to make good choices and dodge common traps.

Higher vitamin K intake linked to lower bone fracture risk in older people

In a study from Edith Cowan University and elsewhere, scientists found there may be something you can do to help reduce your risk of fractures later in life.

Shaking less salt on your food could reduce your heart disease risk

Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.

Green Mediterranean diet can reduce belly fat more effectively, study finds

In a study from Ben-Gurion University, scientists found following the green Mediterranean diet significantly reduces visceral adipose tissue, a type of fat around internal...

Adding more protein in diet may reduce hip fracture risk in women

Hip fractures can often lead to other chronic illnesses, loss of independence, and premature death. In a study from the University of Leeds, scientists found...

Scientists reveal the perfect avocado

What makes the perfect avocado?

Some sugar-free gummy bears are laxatives. No, really

Sugar-free gummies are delicious, low on calories and … technically laxatives?

Adding color to your plate may lower risk of cognitive decline

People who eat a diet that includes half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline.

Believe it or ‘nut’, almonds can help you cut calories

In Australia, two in three (12.5 million) adults are overweight or obese. Globally, 1.9 billion adults are overweight with 650 million of these being obese. In...