health
05/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Extreme measures rarely work: You don’t have to quit all sugar to be healthy
Sugar-free diets advise individuals to skip certain fruits, sweeteners, sweets, and table sugar/sucrose. Other diets even suggest minimizing the dairy products that you consume. While its true that consuming too much sugar can cause obesity and increase the risk of heart disease, some cancers, and Type 2 diabetes, eating healthy doesn’t mean cutting out all the sugar from […]
04/18/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
South Asians living in the U.S. are consuming less beneficial nutrients; that’s why more of them are developing Type 2 diabetes
Your environment defines you. People absorb the habits and ways of the place they’re living in. That’s what a new UT Southwestern study proved once more when researchers from the premier academic medical center’s Human Nutrition team studied 77 U.S. South Asians — 44 with diabetes and 33 without — on their dietary choices. The […]
01/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Eggs are brain food: Study shows eggs improve infant brain development
It turns out, eggs aren’t just good for you, it can also be good for babies too, according to researchers from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. In the study, they discovered that introducing eggs to newborn children starting at six months resulted in higher blood centralizations of choline and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), […]
12/26/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Sweet drinks found to alter DNA expression in children, making them more vulnerable to disease
Sugary drinks aren’t just bad for your teeth. According to a recent study, children aged two to three years old who consume sugar-sweetened beverages can have shorter telomeres. The study by researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) revealed that if this early-life exposure alters the length of telomeres, or “the protective end caps for […]
12/21/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Food allergies have tripled in 10 years: Is the Western diet the cause?
Cases of food allergies have tripled in the past 10 years, and the Western diet could be the cause, according to new research published in The Daily Mail. Researchers from the non-profit organization FAIR Health carried out an analysis of private health insurance claims records from 2007 to 2016. Their study showed that individuals who are 18 years […]
12/03/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Want to get off those diabetes meds? Research shows a diet high in protein and good fats but low in carbs helps manage the disease
People suffering from type-2 diabetes may have themselves a good reason to eat protein, based on research. The diet, according to researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is composed of a low volume of carbohydrates paired with higher amounts of protein and unsaturated fats. Associate Professor Grant Brinkworth, who is the […]
11/28/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers have once again found coffee to be part of a healthy lifestyle, but they still aren’t sure why
Two recently published studies have touted the benefits of regularly drinking coffee. The studies point out that drinking at least three cups of coffee helps in reducing the risks associated with stroke, heart disease, and liver disease, as well as boosting a person’s immune system and prolonging his or her lifespan. However, no conclusive evidence […]
11/20/2017
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By Zoey Sky
How about a peanut butter and kale sandwich? Study shows that peanut butter enhances the vitamin A value of kale
It looks like aside from the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, there’s another — and healthier — way to enjoy peanut butter. According to a recent study, adding peanut butter to kale can boost the latter’s vitamin A value. According to researchers from South Korea, U.S., and Zimbabwe, peanut butter can help boost the […]
11/19/2017
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By Zoey Sky
It’s a match: Dietitian claims health benefits are the same for fresh fish vs. frozen
While it is a common belief that fresh fish is a better option compared to frozen fish, a recent study has determined that they both offer the same health benefits. Fresh fish only lasts two or three days after it is caught, but frozen fish “can last four to six months in the freezer and […]
11/11/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Start fighting obesity tomorrow with this simple, easy step: Drink only water with your meals
Losing weight can be an arduous process, yet there’s one simple habit that can make it easier. Instead of accompanying your meals with shakes and juices, opt for plain water. This is what helped over 1,200 elementary and middle school students in New York City shed some unwanted pounds over the course of a five-year […]
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