Eating pasta may help maintain normal body weight, says study
Pasta is a traditional component of Mediterranean diet in Italy. Its role in the management of body weight is still unclear.
In a study published...
Replacing sugar-sweetened beverage with water can help lose weight
Sugar-sweetened beverage, such as sweetened milk, contributes to excessive weight gain through added energy intake.
In a recent study, researchers find that replacing sugar-sweetened beverage...
Yoga may benefit people with asthma, says research
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disorder. Typical symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
In a recent study, researchers...
Regularly eating nuts can reduce inflammation
It is known that nuts are a good source of protein. In addition, most nuts contain at least some heart-healthy substances, such as unsaturated...
Why you should replace lard with fish oil: saturated fats can affect the brain...
Lard is pig fat and commonly used in many cuisines around the world as a cooking fat. It is an ingredient in sausages, pates...
Open floor plan can change people’s eating behavior and increase daily calorie intake
Open floor plan is popular in house design. In such design, architects use large, open spaces and minimize the use of small, enclosed rooms.
In...
Supermarkets have become the single largest source of junk food in the USA
Junk food is cheap food containing high calories from sugar or fat with little fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Although junk food does not...
Eating chocolate may reduce risks of heart disease and stroke, says study
It is known that eating chocolate can gain more body weight, which may causes health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.
However, a study...
Tooth loss can affect people’s intellectual activity and social roles, says research
When people get old, their oral health becomes more important in daily functioning. Unhealthy teeth can cause difficulty in eating and harm their physical...
Scientists develop a better behavioral treatment to help people lose weight
People with obesity often use behavioral intervention to treat the disorder. A standard intervention may include a healthy diet (1200-1800 calorie goal), daily physical...