diet
Social media and science: Don’t choose a diet based on what’s trending
A new study is causing a lot of confusion and showing that social media and science might not mix. Research published in the journal Cell Metabolism has made a lot of headlines with findings that show adults age 50-65 who ate more protein were more likely to die from cancer. That headline quickly spread across […]
Healthy midlife diet may prevent dementia later
Healthy dietary choices in midlife may prevent dementia in later years, according a doctoral thesis published at the University of Eastern Finland. The results showed that those who ate the healthiest diet at the average age of 50 had an almost 90 per cent lower risk of dementia in a 14-year follow-up study than those […]
Mother’s diet linked to premature birth: fruits, vegetables linked to reduced risk of preterm delivery
Pregnant women who eat a “prudent” diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and who drink water have a significantly reduced risk of preterm delivery, suggests a study published on bmj.com today. A “traditional” dietary pattern of boiled potatoes, fish and cooked vegetables was also linked to a significantly lower risk. Although these findings cannot […]
Will your grandmother’s diet increase your risk of colon cancer?
Will a multi-generational exposure to a western type diet increase offspring’s chance of developing colon cancer? Will cancer-fighting agents, like green tea, help combat that increased risk? Those are the two questions Abby Benninghoff, an assistant professor in Utah State University’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, will attempt to answer thanks to a $ […]
High-calorie diet could slow progression of motor neuron disease (ALS)
A high-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet could delay the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a phase 2 study published in The Lancet. ALS is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disorder affecting the nerve cells that control muscle movement (motor neurons). Patients gradually lose the […]
High-calorie diet could slow progression of motor neuron disease (ALS), study finds
A high-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet could delay the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a phase 2 study published in The Lancet. ALS is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disorder affecting the nerve cells that control muscle movement (motor neurons). Patients gradually lose the […]
Millie Mackintosh, Fitness Fanatic Reveals New Year Diet And Exercise Tips
Millie, 24, has been using Xbox fitness to stay in shape Following Clean and Lean and Honestly Healthy diet Makes healthy packed lunches for her and Professor Green Loves treat days and has pizza, brownies and dirty martinis Has TV project underway ByBianca London[1] PUBLISHED: 07:56 EST, 21 January 2014 | UPDATED: 10:00 EST, 21 […]
Your Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Options
More often than not, people will get caught up in the latest diet fads when they are trying to shed a few extra pounds. Instead of getting roped into some of the diet trends that do not work, it is always a good idea to use a diet regimen that has a long history of […]
Your Best Diet Tool Is A Weight Loss Log
Maintaining a weight loss log is one of the best methods a person can use to aid them in the dieting and fitness process. It is also, regrettably, one of the least utilized tools out there. Weight loss is an exercise in accountability and discipline. Oftentimes it is a journey that a person has no […]
Using A Vegetarian Diet Weight Loss Program
Getting fit and healthy and losing weight is a goal that many people share. However, knowing exactly how to go about reaching this goal is not always easy. You may have tried many different diets and weight loss programs in the past, only to find that none of them were very effective. Even if you […]