The vitamin D dilemma: too many tests, not enough sunlight
Do you know why we're told to play in the sun? It's because of a very important vitamin called vitamin D. Our body makes it when we're in the sunlight.
Multivitamin supplementation may benefit older men
Daily multivitamin/multimineral supplementation can positively affect key nutrition biomarkers in healthy older men.
Daily multivitamin supplements improve memory in older people
Scientists find that daily multivitamin supplements can improve memory and slow cognitive decline in older adults.
Understanding probiotics: a guide to their safety
Probiotics: The Basics
Let's start with a question: what are probiotics? Well, they are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially...
Ultra-processed foods: bread may be considered one, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad
Humans have been eating bread in some form for centuries. But modern bread is a far cry from the bread of the past.
In its...
How too much salt might lead to memory problems
People should not have more than 5 grams of salt per day. Scientists have found out that too much salt can make people forget things more easily.
Coffee and kidneys: a unique story
Scientists learned that people who drink a lot of coffee might have trouble with their kidneys. But not all people, just some.
Chemicals in common sweeteners may damage DNA
Sugar is sweet, but it can lead to health problems if we eat too much. So, many people use substitutes called artificial sweeteners.
These taste...
The mystery of protein: a key to health and longevity
Healthy Food, Healthy You
Did you know the saying, "You are what you eat"? It means what we eat matters to our health. Eating right...
Unhealthy diet linked to poor quality of deep sleep
What was the Study?
Researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, have discovered that consumption of an unhealthy diet can lead to a decrease in the quality...