An analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative Modification clinical trial found that breast cancer patients who adopted a low-fat diet that emphasized an increased intake of vegetables, fruits, and grains were more likely to survive the next … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet
An Egg a Day Is Okay
New research concludes that there is no association between egg intake and higher blood cholesterol or associated cardiovascular risk factors. Cardiologist Dr. Guy Mintz notes, “This very large study has clearly demonstrated that people can have one … [Read more...]
Less Protein in the Diet May Benefit Cardiovascular Health
An analysis of dietary information and blood samples of over 11,000 adults revealed an association between a diet containing fewer sulfur amino acid-containing foods—such as meats, dairy, nuts, and soy—and a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. … [Read more...]
Americans Throw Away a Lot of Food
According to a study that looked at the food purchasing and consumption behavior of nearly 4,000 families in the United States, about a third of food is thrown out at a cost of $1,866 each year per household. Study author Dr. Edward Jaenicke writes, … [Read more...]
A Strategy to Promote Healthier Eating in Kids
Watching cooking shows may be the key ingredient to getting children to eat healthier foods. In this study, researchers asked 125 10- to 12-year-olds to watch a public television cooking program designed for children and then provided snacks after … [Read more...]
Green Tea May Benefit the Heart
An analysis of data concerning more than 100,000 middle-aged and older adults in China suggests that drinking green tea at least three times a week is associated with a reduced risk for heart attack or stroke over the next seven years. Researcher Dr. … [Read more...]
Beans Reduce Depression Risk?
Using data from the Brazilian National Health Survey concerning over 46,000 Brazilian adults, researchers have identified an association between greater consumption of beans and up to a 26% reduced risk for depression. Public Health (Brazil), … [Read more...]
Fish Oil Supplements May Reduce Disk Degeneration
In a recent study involving rats with intervertebral disk degeneration, those given a daily 530mg supplement of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA for two months had fewer MRI findings for disk degeneration progression than rodents given a placebo. … [Read more...]
Most Expectant Mothers Don’t Get Enough Iron and Calcium
The results of a recent literature review suggest that 91% of pregnant women have inadequate daily iron intake while 55% fail to consume enough calcium. Maternal & Child Nutrition, December 2019 … [Read more...]
Eat More Peas and Beans for Heart Health?
New research suggests that consuming several servings of legumes per day is associated with a reduced risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. Study co-author Dr. Hana Kahleova writes, “Americans eat less than one serving of … [Read more...]
Eating During a Ten-Hour Window Improves Health of Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—obesity, high blood pressure, problematic cholesterol, impaired metabolic function, and excessive waist circumference—that occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 … [Read more...]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Prevent Various Dementias
The accumulation of the protein tau in the brain is associated with an elevated risk for several forms of dementia. In this study, researchers observed that when mice prone to accumulations of tau consumed a diet high in extra virgin olive oil, they … [Read more...]
Fish Oil Supplement May Help Older Adults Stay Independent
Though further research is advised, the results of a study involving 1,635 sedentary seniors suggest that taking a daily fish oil supplement may reduce one’s risk for major mobility disability by up to 22%. Medicine and Science in Sports and … [Read more...]
Trans Fats Linked to Greater Dementia Risk
Despite most trans fats being banned in the United States, foods with less than a half-gram of trans fats can be labeled as “trans-fat-free”. In a study involving 1,600 older adults, researchers observed that participants with higher levels of trans … [Read more...]