The low-carb edge: Diet for managing health conditions
Health experts have long debated the best dietary practices for people with severe health conditions like hypertension, or diabetes, especially when coupled with obesity.
Regular nut eating can lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and other diseases
Researchers from Imperial College London and other institutions recently discovered that consuming at least 20 grams of nuts daily could significantly lower the risk...
Drinking alcohol can lead to muscle loss
New research from the University of East Anglia suggests heavy drinkers could face muscle loss and frailty in later life.
The study showed that individuals...
Turmeric: here’s how it actually measures up to health claims
Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a staple of the traditional...
The cooking method of potatoes could affect blood pressure
Scientists have a fresh scoop on potatoes. A group of researchers from Imperial College London have found something interesting about our beloved potatoes.
They discovered...
Low-carb diet may help lower blood sugar, prevent type 2 diabetes
Often, people treated for diabetes are advised to follow a low-carb diet.
But, does this advice hold true for those who have diabetes or prediabetes,...
Too much sugar bad for gut health: New findings
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is a disorder where your gut, or intestines, gets inflamed or swells up.
This is a big problem for many...
How do meat-free meals affect your mood and fullness?
A big team of brain scientists has looked at whether eating meals without meat can change how full and happy you feel.
They have just...
Probiotics: Tiny helpers for a healthy heart?
Griffith University's scientists in Australia have made an exciting discovery.
They have found a link between taking probiotics and a lower risk of heart disease....
Drinking beetroot juice could lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
When blood pushes too hard against the...