Diet and Blood Pressure: The Heart of the Matter
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. If not controlled, this generally symptomless silent killer can lead to serious consequences, including stroke, kidney disease, heart attack, and blindness. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be prevented-and controlled-through healthy lifestyle choices.
Healthy Diet Likely Associated with Less Hearing Loss in Women
A study recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found an association between diet and acquired hearing loss. This prospective cohort study included 3,135 U.S. women (mean age 59 years) enrolled in the Nurses Health Study II.
The Buzz on Energy Drinks
The latest market data show a continued rise in demand for energy drinks-beverages that promise things like increased energy, improved mood, and sharper mental acuity. Medical records show adverse events related to these drinks are on the rise as well.
Maximizing Produce, Minimizing Waste
Nobody intends to overbuy fresh produce, but were all familiar with the mystery bag of green mush at the bottom of the crisper drawer. Buying too much food, serving too much at meals, and improper storage are ways Americans waste food at home, to the tune of $2,200 per year, according to researchers at Tufts University.
Q. Can you tell me what biotin is and how much people need?
Q. Can you tell me what biotin is and how much people need?
Q. What is chlorella, and can it really do any of the things its...
Q. What is chlorella, and can it really do any of the things its advertised to do?
Q. I have high cholesterol and my doctor told me to eat more beans....
Q. I have high cholesterol and my doctor told me to eat more beans. Why?
The Rise of Plant-Based Meats
Sales of meat alternatives grew 30 percent in 2018, and this rapid growth is expected to continue. In 2019, plant-based meat alternatives hit the mainstream, with the nationwide introduction of meatless meat at multiple fast-food outlets (including Burger King, White Castle, DelTaco, and some McDonalds locations.)
How to Keep Those Resolutions
The start of a new year is traditionally a time when we resolve to make changes to our lives and lifestyles. Unfortunately, New Years resolutions are often short-lived. Weve got research-backed strategies to help you keep your 2020 resolutions!
How to Keep Those Resolutions
The start of a new year is traditionally a time when we resolve to make changes to our lives and lifestyles. Unfortunately, New Years resolutions are often short-lived. Weve got research-backed strategies to help you keep your 2020 resolutions!