Nutrition

Eat like a Viking: New Nordic diet can help you live longer

A recent study from Aarhus University in Denmark shows that following the new Nordic dietary guidelines can help people live longer. These guidelines were made...

This nutrient might be the secret to a long life

Scientists in Australia have found a surprising new way to help us live longer and healthier without going through strict diets or cutting down...

Can foods really clean your arteries?

Many people are searching for ways to keep their hearts healthy, and the idea of “cleansing” the arteries with food sounds like a simple...

This diet may help repair gut damage, MIT study finds

A new study from MIT has found that a diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may help the small intestine heal and even...

Alcohol increases high blood pressure deaths, especially in women

A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that deaths from hypertension linked to excessive alcohol use have risen significantly...

Whole grains may help control waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar

A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...

Is magnesium really a miracle mineral?

Magnesium is a mineral that our bodies need to stay healthy. It’s found in many foods we eat every day, such as nuts, seeds, beans,...

Mediterranean diet with lean beef may lower heart disease risk

A recent study funded by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet with lean beef leads to lower levels of...

Can cocoa help prevent high blood pressure?

Cocoa might do more than just satisfy your sweet tooth—it may help protect against high blood pressure, at least in some people. A large new...

Can fish oil really help lower cholesterol and blood pressure?

In the sea of dietary supplements claiming to boost our health, fish oil has been a standout for its purported benefits on heart health,...