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Eating more omega-3 cannot benefit your heart

Eating more omega-3 cannot benefit your heart

In a new study, researchers find that there is little or no effect of omega 3 supplements on our risk of experiencing heart disease,...
Eating fish twice a week could protect your heart

Eating fish twice a week could protect your heart

In a recent advisory, the American Heart Association (APA) reaffirms their recommendation of eating fish twice a week to protect heart health. The statement says,...
Processed meat is linked to mania and may harm your mental health

Processed meat is linked to mania and may harm your mental health

In an analysis of more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric disorders, researchers find that nitrates—chemicals used to cure meats such as beef...
Grilled and fried food may increase risk of high blood pressure

Grilled and fried food may increase risk of high blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers find that grilled or well-done beef, chicken or fish may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure among...
This 5-2 diet could benefit people with diabetes

This 5:2 diet could benefit people with diabetes

In a new study from University of South Australia, researchers find that people with type 2 diabetes are just as likely to lose weight...
How omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble

How omega-3s help keep kids out of trouble

A recent study from UMass Lowell shows that omega 3 supplement could reduce disruptive, even abusive behavior. Previous research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids...
Water is better than diet sodas and drinks

Water is better than diet sodas and drinks

In a new American Heart Association scientific statement, researchers suggest regular and long-term drinking of diet beverages, particularly in children, are quite harmful. They urge...
Low or no calorie soft drinks may benefit colon cancer patients

Low or no calorie soft drinks may benefit colon cancer patients

A new Yale study shows that drinking artificially-sweetened beverages is linked to a much lower risk of colon cancer recurrence and cancer death. In the...

Health risks of calcium supplements you should know

Calcium is an essential nutrient our body needs. It is very important for our bone health. Many people take calcium supplement daily and it helps...
Why you should add beetroot juice in your diet

Why you should add beetroot juice in your diet

Compared with apple juice and orange juice, beetroot juice is not popular. To some people, its color and taste may be not very nice. But recent...