How does coffee reduce the risk of dementia? Researchers from Indiana University have found the mechanisms behind coffee’s brain benefits. Coffee has shown much health benefits lately and is a huge part of the American lifestyle. According to Harvard research, 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 drink […]
Vegetarian diets are best for health and the environment, according to a new position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The paper highlighted the benefits of a vegetarian diet, claiming that they can reduce obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and even some types of cancers. The Academy now says […]
Drinking coffee may slow down Parkinson’s disease, according to the latest research from Canada. Coffee has shown much health benefits lately and is a huge part of the American lifestyle. According to Harvard research, 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day. The beverage used […]
Omega-3s may help prevent lupus, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. According to the Lupus Foundation of America: “Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that the signs and symptoms […]
Alcohol and processed meat cause stomach cancer Alcohol and processed meat cause stomach cancer, according to a major new scientific report released by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund. Scientists in the study gathered data on stomach cancer, and afterwards, a panel of experts […]
Can colorful foods help you lose weight? Can colorful foods help you lose weight? Colorful foods usually mean antioxidants. Of course, this doesn’t include foods with colorful dyes. This is about real, natural, and vibrant fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids are types of antioxidants often found in colorful fruits and veggies. […]
Acetaminophen is now linked to asthma risk Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol and other pain relieving drugs. According to a report published in the journal Hepatology: Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause for calls to Poison Control Centers (>100,000/year) and accounts for more than 56,000 emergency room visits, […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder. According to Mayo Clinic, rheumatoid arthritis “typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and […]
