January 23, 2016 6 cholesterol-lowering foods you didn't know about Certain foods have been shown to decrease heart disease risk by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and raising HDL (good) cholesterol.
January 22, 2016 Rapid early weight gain tied to higher childhood blood pressure Infants and preschoolers who gain weight rapidly may have higher-than-average high blood pressure later in childhood, a U.S. study suggests.
January 21, 2016 Lack of resilience as a teen tied to higher diabetes risk as an adult Men who have low resistance to psychological stress at age 18 may face considerably higher risk for type 2 diabetes in adulthood compared to those better able to handle stress, according to new research.
January 21, 2016 What to eat (and not eat) in 2016 The year is already more than two weeks old, and we’re still trying to nail down exactly what we meant when we half-heartedly decided that 2016 would be the year we “eat better,” or whatever.
January 20, 2016 Eating green leafy vegetables may lower glaucoma risk People who eat more green leafy vegetables, a good source of nitrate, may significantly decrease their risk of developing glaucoma, according to a large study.
January 20, 2016 High fish consumption in pregnancy tied to brain benefits for kids When mothers eat three sizeable servings of fish each week during pregnancy it may benefit children's brains for years to come, according to a large study in Spain.
January 19, 2016 Chia seeds: The anti-inflammatory superfood When it comes to mainstream foods and beverages, chia seeds are a relatively new ingredient in the marketplace.
January 19, 2016 India lifts ban on lentil linked to paralysis as Modi seeks self-sufficiency India is lifting a five-decade-old ban on a type of lentil that has been linked to nerve damage and paralysis, in a desperate attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cut legume imports and make the nation self sufficient in the edible seeds.
January 19, 2016 Russell Simmons on being a 'Happy Vegan' Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons hardly needs an introduction -- the co-founder of Def Jam records is also a largely successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and author.
January 19, 2016 Is caffeinated flour better for you than coffee? You’ve probably heard about all the research on the health perks of your morning brew.