Risk Of Heart Disease Can Be Reduced By Up To A Third By Vegetarianism

The risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study from the University of Oxford. Heart disease is the single largest cause of death in developed countries, and is responsible for 65,000 deaths each year in the UK alone…

Chemical In Red Wine May Prevent Cancer

A chemical found in red wine is now thought to help prevent cancer.

Legumes Help Improve Glycemic Control And Lower Heart Disease Risk

Eating plenty of beans, lentils, chickpeas and other legumes helps improve glycemic control and reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease in patients with diabetes type 2, researchers from the University of Toronto reported in Archives of Internal Medicine after carrying out a randomized, controlled trial…

Tomatoes Lower Stroke Risk

If you eat plenty of tomatoes your risk of having a stroke will probably be lower, scientists from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio revealed in the October 9th issue of Neurology. The authors added that lycopene, an antioxidant in tomatoes, appears to have the stroke-prevention benefits…

Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked To Heart Disease

Low levels of Vitamin D may increase the risk of heart attack and early death, according to a study from the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital…

Soda, Junk Food Consumption Affected By Income, ‘Screen Time’

Preschoolers from low-income neighbourhoods and kids who spend more than two hours a day in front of a TV or video-game console have at least one thing in common: a thirst for sugary soda and juice, according to research from the University of Alberta…

Feeling Full Sooner: Self-Control, Willpower Improved By Paying More Attention To Quantity Eaten

New research from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management suggests learning how to stop enjoying unhealthy food sooner may play a pivotal role in combating America’s obesity problem…

Nutrition Of Young Children Linked To IQ In Later Years

Children fed healthy diets in early age may have a slightly higher IQ, while those on heavier junk food diets may have a slightly reduced IQ, according to new research from the University of Adelaide…

Children Involved In The Kitchen More Likely To Make Healthy Food Choices

Getting kids to pass up junk food in favour of healthier fruits and veggies has led to many a mealtime meltdown for parents everywhere. Now, researchers from the University of Alberta offer a simple solution: give them an apron…

Natural Compound Found In Fruit, Nuts And Wine Led To Improved Strength And Endurance

A natural compound found in some fruits, nuts and red wine may enhance exercise training and performance, demonstrates newly published medical research from the University of Alberta. Principal investigator Jason Dyck and his team found out in experiments that high doses of the natural compound resveratrol improved physical performance, heart function and muscle strength in lab models…

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