Periodic fasting ‘may protect against diabetes in at-risk groups’

During fasting, our bodies scavenge energy from fat cells. New research suggests this may be an effective way to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol and prevent prediabetic insulin resistance.

Increased coffee consumption may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Coffee has been linked to various health benefits, including reduced risk of womb cancer and liver cancer. Now, research suggests coffee may lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

Chocolate, wine and berries may protect against type 2 diabetes

Good news for chocolate and wine lovers. New research suggests that consuming high levels of flavonoids, found in foods such as chocolate, tea, berries and wine, may help protect against type 2 diabetes

Vitamin E may combat functional decline from Alzheimer’s disease

New research suggests that a daily dose of vitamin E may help to slow functional decline for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and may help reduce the amount of care these patients need.

Diet, lifestyle advice for those with diabetes should be no different from that for general public

New research suggests that lifestyle advice for people with diabetes should be no different from that for the general public, although those with diabetes may benefit more from that same advice.

Nutrition Interventions Aim To Boost Childrens’ Vegetable Consumption

Every parent has a different strategy for trying to get his or her kid to eat more vegetables, from growing vegetables together as a family to banning treats until the dinner plate is clean. New research suggests that teaching young children an overarching, conceptual framework for nutrition may do the trick…

Link Discovered Between Formula-Feeding, Metabolic Stress And Increased Risk Of Later Disease

New evidence from research suggests that infants fed formula, rather than breast milk, experience metabolic stress that could play a part in the long-recognized link between formula-feeding and an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and other conditions in adult life. The study appears in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research…

Regular Family Meals Improve Teenage Mental Health

Regular family meals can greatly improve mental health among teenagers, regardless of whether they feel comfortable talking to their parents, according to new research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The research suggests that adolescents who have family meals are more trusting and generally more emotionally stable compared to those don’t…

Consumption Of Colorful Fruit And Vegetables May Prevent Or Delay ALS

New research suggests that increased consumption of foods containing colorful carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene and lutein, may prevent or delay the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)…

Organized High Fat Diet Changes Metabolism And Prevents Obesity

Recent research suggests a planned high-fat diet can reduce body weight and spark a unique metabolism where ingested fats are stored and used for energy when food is not available…

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