Psychologists at St. Andrews and Bristol Universities have found that eating foods that contain high levels of carotenoids may increase an individual’s perceived attractiveness.
Researchers hoping to find methods of improving the diets of sub-Saharan Africans have found that yellow cassava roots contain up to 20 times more vitamin A than whiter varieties.
A recent study has associated the discovery of three small genetic markers in men with the increased risk of developing the disease.
Eating less fat and cholesterol may lower an individual’s chances of developing breast cancer, according to recent research.
Recent findings suggest that eating a vegetarian diet may improve blood phosphorus levels in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.
A component of brewed green tea appears to put a significant damper on neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as on tumor growth, according to researchers at Newcastle University (NU).
Students at Iowa City’s West High School count their daily carbohydrates in an effort to stay healthy and, for some of them, to control their diabetes, according to the city’s newspaper, the Press-Citizen.
When taken by individuals in middle age, a daily dose of aspirin may reduce the likelihood of death from cancer, researchers have found.
Components of pomegranate juice, if chemically modified, may slow the growth and prevent the spread of cancer, according to recent research.
Women who consume plenty of fish are less likely than those who eat little fish to have strokes, a Swedish study has found.
Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has determined that depression aggravates or worsens illnesses like high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Once upon a time, you could get an abundance of vitamin D just by sitting or working out in the sun for a moderate amount of time each day. Adequate vitamin D intake is important because it can help strengthen bones… normalize blood pressure… boost heart function… enhance memory power… soothe aching joints… balance blood sugar levels… promote healthy skin… and lift your mood.
Individuals with diabetes who follow a healthy lifestyle may have better cardiovascular health, according to findings published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. This is because healthier eating habits and regular exercise helps diabetics properly maintain their blood glucose levels, which is needed to stave off heart and diabetes-related complications.
The number of diabetes-related hospitalizations in young women is on the rise, according to a study published in the Journal of Women's Health. Diabetes is often diagnosed among overweight people, which suggests that the growing obesity rate nationwide could be associated with those who are hospitalized for the condition.
A recent article in The Seattle Times suggests that there are a few ways in which individuals could reduce the number of unhealthy calories that they intake during the winter season. Gloria Tsang, a Washington-based registered dietitian, told the news source that during the holidays, there are many popular cold-weather beverages that contain fat, sugar and calories that can add to unwanted weight.
