Heavy drinking can harm breathing
Recent research shows that more than one-quarter of the US people are excessive alcohol consumers.
Excessive alcohol drinking is associated with many health problems, such...
Food with artificial sweeteners can boost weight gain, not weight loss
Artificial sweeteners are food additives that provide a sweet taste while containing less food energy. They are widely used in food prepared out of...
“When to eat” is as important as “what to eat” for our health
When people are busy with their work, it is easy to skip a meal or eat irregularly. Many people think that this does not...
Eating meals prepared at home may avoid type 2 diabetes
Nowadays, more and more people like to eat out. It is convenient, and people can have more food choices.
However, a recent study shows that...
Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscles
Minimalist shoes are shoes intended to closely approximate barefoot running conditions. They have reduced cushioning, thin soles, and are of lighter weight than other...
People can burn more body fat by exercising before breakfast
In a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers find that people can burn more body fat by exercising in the morning...
Diet, exercise, both: all protect the heart equally well
For overweight and obese people, what is the best way to improve heart health? In a study newly conducted by Saint Louis University, researchers...
Drinking milk doesn’t increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases
It is thought that drinking milk has pros and cons. On one hand, milk provides a good source of calcium, potassium, magnesium, protein and...
Interval training can improve blood vessel function in people with diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that interval training – workouts in which you alternate periods of high-intensity exercise with low-intensity recovery periods—can improve...
Calcium supplements increase heart disease risk: evidence from a 10-year study
In a recent study, researchers find that while calcium intake from food is good for health, calcium supplements are associated with higher risk of...