A review of data concerning 3,541 American adults revealed an association between sugary beverage consumption and both obesity and tooth wear. Researchers Dr. Saoirse O'Toole writes, “This is an important message for [individuals] who are consuming … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet
Sweetened Beverages Can Stiffen the Arteries
An analysis of data from the Brisighella Heart Study has identified an association between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increased arterial stiffness. Past research has linked the hardening of the arteries with an elevated risk for poor … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet May Protect Hearing
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 analysis of data concerning 3,135 older women found that those … [Read more...]
Vitamins C and E May Protect the Liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption, and it can increase the risk for cirrhosis, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and … [Read more...]
Added Sugars Linked to Hypertension
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is common among seniors and is linked to a number of negative health outcomes. In a study that looked at the dietary intake of 128 older adults, researchers identified an association between higher added-sugar … [Read more...]
Ketogenic Diet Helps Controls Seizures in Infants
The ketogenic diet triggers ketosis, which is a metabolic process in which the body breaks down fats and proteins and transforms them into energy for the body. This particular diet has been documented to be an effective treatment for school-aged kids … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pulp and Seeds Reduce Blood Pressure in Animal Study
Rats fed a diet that included pumpkin pulp and seeds for eight weeks had blood pressure 20% lower than rats on a control diet. Researcher Dr. Soweto Thomas notes, “With the animal model we can never really fully say that what we see is exactly what … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Survivability?
The current data suggests that eating a healthy diet with a high intake of unrefined cereals, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and olive oil, and a moderate/low consumption of saturated fatty acids and red meat is associated with increased survivability … [Read more...]
A Specific Probiotic Supplement May Boost Obese People’s Health
In a study involving 32 overweight or obese volunteers, participants who took a probiotic supplement for three months that contained the bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila lost an average of five lbs. (~2.26 kg) and experienced improved cholesterol … [Read more...]
Diet Tied to Frailty in Older Adults
Frailty is a condition characterized by weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss. In a recent study involving 2,154 seniors, researchers found that those with a poor-quality diet were over 40% … [Read more...]
Healthier Diet Leads to Healthier Breastmilk
A study involving 354 breastfeeding mothers and their children found that kids are less likely to be heavy for their age at six months when their mom eats a healthy diet. The researchers hypothesize that such children will also have a reduced risk … [Read more...]
Dawn-to-Sunset Fasting May Benefit Obesity-Related Conditions
In a pilot study involving 14 healthy individuals, researchers observed that fasting from sunrise to sunset for 30 days led to a significant increase in TPM3 gene expression, which is vital for increasing insulin sensitivity and managing blood … [Read more...]
Eat More Fruits & Veggies!
An analysis of data from ten published studies concerning 33,645 participants concluded that there’s an association between increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and a reduced risk for experiencing depressive symptoms. American Journal of … [Read more...]
Energy Drinks and the Heart
According to a new study, consuming two energy drinks can result in a significant change in the time that the chambers of the heart need to contract and relax. This measure is called the QT interval, and when this number rises, a person's risk of … [Read more...]