Brief “Exercise Snacks” Can Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Only 47 percent of U.S. adults age 18 and older get the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate (or 75 minutes of vigorous)...
Claims on Supplement Labels Fool Over Half of Consumers Surveyed
A study suggests many people misunderstand claims on supplement packages, leading them overestimte the helpfulness of the supplements.
The study showed over 2,200 people an image...
Healthy Dietary Choices are Associated with Healthy Aging
We are living longer than ever, but 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic health condition that may lower the quality...
Low-fat Milk Associated with Lower Heart Disease Risk than Full-fat
A Norwegian study found drinking whole milk was associated with higher risk for coronary artery disease than drinking low-fat (1%) milk. (Coronary artery disease...
Sugars from Beverages Associated with Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk.
Contrary to popular belief, a systematic review and meta-analysis did not find an association between total sugar intake and higher risk for type 2...
High-Quality Low-Carb Diets Associated with Lower Inflammatory Markers
A team of researchers (including our editor-in-chief Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc) studied the impact of low-carbohydrate (low-carb) diet patterns on inflammation and oxidative stress....
High Intakes of Flavonoid-Rich Foods Associated with Healthy Aging
An observational study suggests that flavonoid-rich foods and beverages may support healthy aging. The study looked for associations between flavonoid intake and indicators of...
It is Possible to Cut Back on Ultraprocessed Foods
A small study suggests it is possible to reduce one’s intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). UPFs (packaged foods containing refined components like white flour...
Tight Blood Pressure Control is Important at Any Age
High blood pressure is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, so treating it is an important strategy for preventing heart attack and stroke....
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Higher Risk for Multiple Health Problems
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is diagnosed by the presence...