Diet may affect your risk of sudden cardiac death
Scientists from the University of Alabama found that diet may affect people’s risk of sudden cardiac death.
The research is published in the Journal of the...
Is eating potato linked to high blood pressure?
Scientists from Imperial College London found that cooking methods play an important role in the association between potato eating and high blood pressure.
The research...
‘Healthy’ vegetable oils may put your heart at risk
Scientists from the University of Toronto found that some healthy vegetable oils may actually increase the risk of heart disease.
The findings suggest it may...
These fruits could slow down brain aging, cognitive decline
Scientists from Harvard found that eating berries could help slow down brain aging and delay cognitive decline.
The research is published in the Annals of...
Diet and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
Can eating a specific food or following a particular diet help prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease?
Many studies suggest that what we...
Why a high-fat diet can be worse for shift workers
Scientists from Texas A&M University found shift workers’ constantly changing schedules make it tough for their biological clocks to keep accurate time. The results...
When food consumes you: Taking eating to extremes
How do you feel after you eat? Satisfied? Too full? Or maybe even guilty?
Being too focused on food can sometimes turn into an eating...
Counting carbs? Understanding glycemic index and glycemic load
You’ve probably heard of glycemic index and glycemic load.
Some studies suggest that sticking to foods with a low glycemic index may help prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease and...
Vegetarian diet quality can affect mental health
Scientists from Bond University found not all vegan and vegetarian diets are healthy—and one consequence of a low-quality plant-based diet could be poorer mental...
Healthy plant-based diet may help lower diabetes risk
Scientists from Harvard found that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is linked to a lower risk...