3 grams of omega-3s a day keep high blood pressure at bay
In a study from Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found about 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or...
You should avoid these fats for better blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What you eat plays a...
This nutrient may be the brain’s secret defender against Alzheimer’s
Choline is a very important nutrient that helps keep our body and brain healthy. We can find choline in many common foods like eggs,...
Can eating these diets help prevent dementia?
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago is giving people hope that what we eat might help protect our brains as we grow...
A common supplement could greatly reduce Alzheimer’s damage
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening and challenging illnesses of our time. It slowly destroys nerve cells in the brain, damaging memory,...
Do eggs raise the risk of certain cancers?
A new study from Harvard University has found that eating eggs might be linked to a higher chance of developing certain types of cancer.
These...
Can vitamin D really help your brain? Study reveals surprising results
Most people know that vitamin D is good for our bones. We usually get it from sunlight, some foods, or vitamin pills.
But now, scientists...
Prenatal supplements in pregnancy may lower autism risk by 30%
Researchers from Curtin University in Australia and several universities in Ethiopia have found that taking folic acid and multivitamin supplements during pregnancy may lower...
Smoking cannabis and eating processed foods may increase heart disease risk
A new study from the University of South Florida shows that smoking cannabis can increase the risk of heart problems—and that risk becomes even...
Daily orange juice may change genes related to heart health
A small new study suggests that drinking orange juice every day may change the way your genes behave—especially those linked to heart health and...