A new supplement may help control diabetes, lower blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is a disease whereby the body is unable to control the level of sugar in the blood because of defects in...
Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...
Low-salt DASH diet could help reduce heart attack, heart failure risks
DASH diet and low sodium consumption, can reduce heart disease risk factors in a relatively short time period.
Berries, apples and tea may help prevent Alzheimer’s
In a study from Tufts University, scientists found older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were...
Avocados are good for your heart health
Avocados contain high amounts of fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin C and vitamin K.
The fruit is a known source of healthy, unsaturated fats and...
Green tea and black tea may help reduce high blood pressure
In a recent study from the University of California Irvine, scientists found that compounds in both green and black tea relax blood vessels by...
Green tea extract could harm liver health in some people
Long-term use of high-dose green tea extract may provide some protection against cancer, heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, but it also may create liver damage
Light alcohol drinking may still increase risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome
Drinking more than half a standard alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Common food chemical could increase your blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found if more phosphates are consumed with food, blood pressure and pulse rate will increase in healthy adults.
Dietary supplements may help treat hair loss
Hair loss can range from mild hair thinning to total baldness. Hair can fall out for many different reasons.
In a study from Tufts University,...