Broccoli, Squash, Apples and Other Produce Can Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer
A new study shows that different fruits and vegetables are associated with decreased risk of three types of bowel cancers.
Vitamin D is Particularly Important for Children
Research shows that many of us don’t get this critical vitamin from food or sunshine, and kids who are deficient in it have an increased risk of diabetes and asthma.
Diets Rich in Antioxidants May Reduce Stroke Risk
Noshing up on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, tea and chocolate can slash the incidence of strokes in both healthy and high-risk women.
New Research Helps Unlock the Secrets of Obesity
Scientists find that while our body’s hormones may work against us after dieting, fiber and antioxidant supplements could mimic the effects of calorie restriction.
Can’t Sleep? You May be Boosting Your Heart Attack Risk
A new study of more than 50,000 people found that insomniacs have between a 27 and 45 percent greater chance of heart attacks than those who get regular sleep.
Omega-3s May Help Treat Depression, Osteoarthritis and Prostate Cancer
A quartet of studies show that the EPA and DHA in fish oil can improve health and reduce disease in diverse areas of the body.
Exercise, Heart-Healthy Diets Contribute to Early Menopause
A new study shows that women who work out frequently and eat a diet rich in polyunsaturated fat reach menopause faster, lowering their risk of breast cancer.
Probiotics Aid in the Treatment of Childhood Constipation
A new study shows beneficial bacteria can increase kids’ bowel movements and stool firmness while relieving incontinence and abdominal pain.
Coenzyme Q10 Can Relieve Dry Mouth
New research shows that both the ubiquinone and ubiquinol forms of CoQ10 help increase saliva secretion.
Celery Seed Extract May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
3nB, the compound in celery that gives it its distinctive smell, has been shown to reduce the protein fragments that contribute to dementia.