Though further research is warranted, a review of data from 14 published studies found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy may reduce the risk for preeclampsia and postpartum depression. Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal … [Read more...]
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High-Fiber Diet May Benefit Kidney Function
An analysis of blood samples and dietary information regarding 468 adults suggests that high fiber intake is associated with better renal function. BMC Nephrology, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Can Too Much Coffee Be Bad for Your Health?
Researchers examined connections between genetics, habitual coffee consumption, and health conditions from a dataset that included over 300,000 adults in the UK Biobank and found that drinking six or more cups of coffee a day is associated with an … [Read more...]
Almonds Good for Vascular Health
During a six-week study, researchers observed that participants who replaced unhealthy snack foods with almonds experienced improvements in both endothelial functions (the functionality of the thin membrane that lines the heart and blood vessels) and … [Read more...]
Warning Labels Could Reduce Soda Consumption
A review of findings from 23 published studies suggests that adding health warning labels to soft drink packaging could reduce sugary drink intake. Study leader Dr. Anna Grummon writes, “Our findings suggest that sugary drink warnings help consumers … [Read more...]
Calories Listed on Menus Offer Health Benefits
Because posting calories on menus lead consumers to make healthier food choices, researchers estimate that this practice may prevent nearly 15,000 cases of cardiovascular disease in the United States within five years. Circulation, June 2020 … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Schizophrenia Patients
The current research suggests that inflammation in the brain may be the cause of some of the cognitive impairment observed in schizophrenia patients. In a study that involved 72 individuals with schizophrenia, researchers observed that participants … [Read more...]
Special Diet Key to Managing Asthma
The ketogenic diet triggers ketosis, which is a metabolic process that breaks down fats and proteins and transforms them into energy for the body. In a recent experiment, researchers observed that when asthmatic mice consumed a ketogenic diet, they … [Read more...]
Bad Diets Are Costly to Society
New research suggests that if adults in the United States adopted healthier eating habits, it could save the country roughly $50 billion in healthcare-associated expenses for the treatment of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. American Heart … [Read more...]
Inflammatory Diet During Childhood Linked to Depression
An inflammatory dietary pattern is characterized by a high intake of meat, eggs, preserved/processed foods, and sugary drinks. A review of data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children revealed that kids with an inflammatory dietary … [Read more...]
The More You Know…
Questionnaires completed by 438 college students revealed that those with greater health literacy tended to consume more servings of fruits and vegetables per day than participants with little knowledge of general health, health promotion, and … [Read more...]
Another Reason to Eat More Fruits and Veggies…
Using data from the Genes Environment Interaction in Respiratory Diseases study, researchers estimate that individuals who consume a flavonoid-rich diet are less likely to experience non-allergic rhinitis. Public Health Nutrition, January 2020 … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Lead to Healthier Aging
The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains while avoiding red and processed meats, dairy, saturated fats, and refined sugars. An evaluation of 143 elderly patients revealed that those who most … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Supplement May Help with Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Among a group of 57 type 2 diabetics, those given a vitamin D supplement reported improvements with respect to both neuropathic pain symptoms and balance. Journal of Pain Research, January 2020 … [Read more...]