Starting from middle-age and onward, the brain of an obese individual shows the signs of aging seen in those 10 yrs older. This important new finding is reported in the medical journal Neurobiology of Aging based on research by the University of Cambridge. The amount of white matter, which is the brain tissue that connects […]
MoreA new study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that dietary intake of nuts is associated with lower levels of the biomarkers of inflammation. This study of than 5,000 people by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital may help to explain the documented health benefits of nuts. Research study author Ying Bao M.D. ScD, […]
MoreIt has long been known that vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis. And also, it has been shown that people who already have MS and low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have greater disability and a worse prognosis in terms of the progression of the disease. […]
MoreBeing overweight is associated with a higher risk of dying prematurely, and the risk increases with increasing body weight according to a large international collaborative study. The findings contradict recent reports that have suggested a survival advantage to being overweight that has been called the ‘obesity paradox.’
MoreNewly published research from the scientific journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety concludes that moderate coffee drinking has a neutral effect on health, or it is may be mildly beneficial. Drinking coffee is a staple in our society. Research over the years has been inconsistent with some studies showing beneficial effects and […]
MoreResearch published in PLOS Medicine by Dr. Brent Richards of the Jewish General Hospital, Quebec, shows that obesity in early adulthood is associated with an elevated risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a progressive neurological disorder which involves immune system dysfunction resulting in damage to the myelin sheath which surrounds the nerves in […]
MoreAccording to a new epidemiological study by Tufts University, butter consumption consumption was not associated with any increase in the development of cardiovascular disease This systematic review and meta-analysis of nine research studies included over 636,000 study subjects.
MoreA new study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois found that people who increased their water consumption by one to three cups per day decreased their calorie intake up to 205 calories per day.They also consumed up to 18 grams less sugar per day as well as […]
MoreA new study published in Experimental Physiology tell us that eating a junk food diet may cause as much damage to the kidneys as having diabetes.
MoreA large study including over 15,000 people published in the journal BMC Medicine, shows that depression could be linked with nutrient deficits. Analysis of dietary patterns revealed that eating a healthy diet, comprised of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low in processed meats, is associated with less development of depression. This large study was […]
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