Food and brain aging: what you need to know
A recent study found that brain changes associated with aging can be seen at a much younger age than would be expected, in the...
Benefits of honey to people with diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough...
Diet tips for people with heart rhythm disorder
Much of the cholesterol in the blood is manufactured in the liver and used for building cells.
However, foods such as full-fat dairy products and...
Are organic foods safer than common foods?
Organic food is food and drinks produced by methods complying with the standards of organic farming.
Standards vary worldwide, but organic farming features practices that...
How to treat dry eye disease with diet
Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting more than 60 million people worldwide.
The disease, which leads to vision loss when cells...
Vitamin B may prevent brain loss
One in 8 Americans age 60 or older report having at least some memory loss and roughly 35% of them report problems with brain...
Natural mineral in nuts and meat may help reverse memory loss
In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found selenium—a mineral found in many foods—could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and...
What you need to know about the Mediterranean diet and diabetes
The Mediterranean diet includes a high intake of vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals, fish, and monounsaturated fatty acids such as olive oil, and a low...
How to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms with diet and supplements
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder.
It gradually reduces dopamine, a chemical in the brain, affecting speech, walking and balance.
The causes of the disease aren’t...
What’s the best diet for people with diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes worldwide.
Diet is recognized as an essential part of treatment.
But previous studies have reported mixed...