An apple a day on doctors’ orders keeps ill health away
A new study prescribing ‘food as medicine’ shows promise for doctors and patients managing diet-related diseases.
Fresh fruit and vegetables prescribed by doctors could be...
Calorie reduction + exercise = better muscle function in older adults
Scientists from Florida Hospital found older adults who are overweight may improve their muscle function with a weight loss program that combines exercise and...
Drinking coffee may increase your craving for cigarettes
Scientists from the University of Florida found that chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help lighten the effects of morning nicotine cravings.
The findings...
More potassium, less salt for a healthier heart
Scientists from Harvard University found having less sodium and more potassium in your diet is linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
The results...
Some caffeinated beverages may benefit people with fatigue
In a recent study from Clarkson University, scientists found that adaptogenic-rich caffeinated beverages are much more helpful than synthetically sourced caffeinated beverages for people...
How fish oil may prevent cognitive decline in people with heart disease
In a recent study from Harvard Medical School, scientists found that two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may help improve brain function...
High omega-3 DHA level may halve your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study from the Fatty Acid Research Institute, scientists found that people with a higher blood DHA level are 49% less likely...
Diet designed to lower blood pressure also can lower risk of kidney disease
In a study from Johns Hopkins, scientists found people who ate a diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and...
Artificial sweeteners could affect your blood sugar, study finds
Since the late 1800s non-nutritive sweeteners have promised to deliver all the sweetness of sugar with none of the calories. They have long been...
New compound from blueberries could help treat inflammatory diseases
Scientists from the Tokyo University of Science found a new compound called PSB in blueberries may be a potential treatment for chronic inflammatory diseases,...