It’s the trendy diet method, but does intermittent fasting really work?
Diet trends come and go, but intermittent fasting, a form of dieting based around periods of non-eating followed by periods of concentrated eating, has...
Common sleep supplement may help boost memory function
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University recently have found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the brain...
Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?
Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling.
Some people juice beetroot,...
Calorie restriction can slow down aging in healthy people
In a study from Columbia University and elsewhere, scientists found that caloric restriction can slow the pace of aging in healthy adults.
The CALERIE intervention...
Two or more cups of coffee may double heart death risk in people with...
A recent study found drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from heart disease among people...
Treating epilepsy with a keto diet
A very low-carb diet can make a big difference for children who don't respond well to other epilepsy treatments.
The UK Epilepsy Clinic works to...
Drinking coffee can keep high blood pressure at bay, study finds
In a study from the University of Bologna and elsewhere, scientists found drinking coffee helps maintain low blood pressure.
People who drink two or three...
Vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk in people with prediabetes
In a review study from Tufts Medical Center, scientists found that higher vitamin D intake was linked to a 15% decreased risk of developing...
Why five of the six most common pre-workout ingredients probably aren’t helping you
Here we take a look at some of the most common pre-workout ingredients to see whether there’s any evidence they work.
Vitamin D does not reduce risk of asthma attacks
Scientists found taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults.