Olive oil may improve brain health, memory in people with mild cognitive impairment
A new study Auburn University has found that consuming extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) may have positive effects on people with mild cognitive impairment.
The...
Warning not to pick or eat wild mushrooms because of deadly deathcap mushroom risk
Wild mushrooms are springing up around Australia this autumn after wet weather, so the Food Safety Information Council is warning people to be extremely...
Nutrients, not willpower, may be the key to weight loss
A new study has revealed that people who want to lose weight and keep it off need to pay attention to their behavior and...
Not all low-carb diets can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
A recent study at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has shown that when it comes to low-carb diets, the quality of...
Diets higher in calcium and potassium may prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones are painful and can lead to chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease.
If you've had one kidney stone, you have a 30%...
Foods high in dietary nitrate may lower risk for vision loss
A recent study has found that a nutrient found in some foods can help prevent an eye disease that mainly affects older people.
The eye...
High-salt diet linked to hardened arteries even in people with normal blood pressure
Excessive salt intake has long been linked to heart disease, but a new study provides fresh evidence of just how damaging salt can be...
Vitamin B6 could lower depression and anxiety symptoms
Researchers from the University of Reading have found that high doses of Vitamin B6 can help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression in...
Some blueberries a day keep high blood pressure at bay
The study found that consuming a handful of wild blueberries daily can help lower blood pressure, improve memory and brain cognition, and increase reaction...
Scientists find a diet that may lower death risk in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a disease that can increase the risk of other health problems such as circulatory diseases, dementia, cancer, and bone fractures.
Although...