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Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate, study says

A new study suggests that continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate more than standing at a desk.

21 Dec 2017

Diet rich in tomatoes and apples may help restore lung damage caused by smoking

A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found the natural decline in lung function over a 10-year period was slower among former smokers with a diet high in tomatoes and fruits, especially apples, suggesting certain components in these foods might help restore lung damage caused by smoking.

21 Dec 2017

A salad a day may keep memory problems away, study says

A new study published yesterday in Neurology, the online medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology, suggested that consuming about one serving of leafy vegetables per day may be associated with a slower rate of brain aging.

21 Dec 2017

Study: Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have higher IQ scores

Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are 4 points higher, on average, than those who consume fish less frequently or not at all, according to new findings from the University of Pennsylvania published this week in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal.

21 Dec 2017

Substituting animal proteins with plant proteins could reduce main cholesterol markers, study suggests

Substituting one to two servings of animal proteins with plant proteins every day could lead to a small reduction in the three main cholesterol markers for cardiovascular disease prevention, a new study suggests.

21 Dec 2017

Research explores benefits of gut health from several angles

Gut health is a key area of modern health research, with intensive examination of communication between our gut and our brain deemed pivotal to solving complex health and wellbeing issues.

21 Dec 2017

New supermarket in low-income neighborhood may improve residents' health, economic well-being

Opening a new supermarket in a low-income neighborhood may improve residents' economic well-being and health, even if residents don't necessarily buy healthier food from the store, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

20 Dec 2017

Post-workout muscle-building response better in people eating whole eggs than egg whites

People who consume 18 grams of protein from whole eggs or from egg whites after engaging in resistance exercise differ dramatically in how their muscles build protein, a process called protein synthesis, during the post-workout period, researchers report in a new study.

20 Dec 2017

Two studies show how cells adapt to stressors by reprogramming internal signaling networks

In a pair of publications, researchers have shown how cells adapt to stressors--like water loss--by reprogramming their internal signaling networks.

20 Dec 2017

Study connects traditional aerobic physical activity to better sleep for breast cancer survivors

A study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, connects traditional aerobic physical activity - like walking - to better sleep for post-primary treatment breast cancer survivors.

19 Dec 2017

Better support may help people with Type 2 diabetes

Research shows the old adage 'teach someone to fish' instead of giving them a fish, rings true when it comes to helping people with Type 2 diabetes.

19 Dec 2017

Immune system plays key role in development of atherosclerosis

The immune system plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases. Thomas van der Heijden has discovered that immunosuppressants may play a preventative role. PhD defense 19 December.

19 Dec 2017

New guide provides evidence-based overview of key sleep challenges faced by women

Though sleep is essential to health and wellbeing, the unique barriers faced by women in maintaining good sleep health are often misunderstood or overlooked, according to a new resource "Women & Sleep: A Guide for Better Health" developed by the Society for Women's Health Research Interdisciplinary Network on Sleep.

18 Dec 2017

One in two older adults has suboptimal vitamin D levels, study finds

One in two persons aged 65 and above has suboptimal levels of vitamin D in the blood. This is the conclusion of an investigation conducted by researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München, as part of the population-based KORA-Age study in the region of Augsburg.

18 Dec 2017

Longer life associated with optimism, stubborness and “love for land” finds study

A new study has shown that being stubborn and optimistic may be a key to long life. The researchers looked at nine villages in the Cilento region of southern Italy and found that hundreds of people there are over 90 years of age. They explored the reasons behind this longevity and found certain behavioral traits accounted for long life. The study was published this week in the journal International Psychogeriatrics.

17 Dec 2017

Rejected antibiotic candidate could be worth a second look, research finds

An antibiotic candidate compound shelved in the 1970s in favour of more worthwhile drugs could be worth a second look, new research has found.

15 Dec 2017

Study finds erectile dysfunction as risk factor for early cardiovascular disease

Despite decades-long prevention and treatment efforts, cardiovascular (CV) disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide.

15 Dec 2017

A daily cup of hot tea may lower glaucoma risk

According to a small study published online yesterday in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, drinking at least one cup of hot tea daily may be associated with a considerably lower risk of contracting glaucoma, a serious eye condition.

15 Dec 2017

Study finds improvements in survivals rates of individuals with kidney failure

Individuals with kidney failure have a much higher risk of dying prematurely than people in the general population, but a new analysis indicates that this excess risk is falling.

15 Dec 2017

Nutritional scientists call on Canadian government to impose stricter limits on unhealthy foods

University of Toronto nutritional scientists are leading a study with national experts calling on the Canadian government to outlaw junk food marketing to children, impose stricter limits on unhealthy nutrients added to foods, and impose a "sugary drink tax."

14 Dec 2017

Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Continuous movement while sitting may increase metabolic rate, study says

Diet rich in tomatoes and apples may help restore lung damage caused by smoking

A salad a day may keep memory problems away, study says

Study: Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have higher IQ scores

Substituting animal proteins with plant proteins could reduce main cholesterol markers, study suggests

Research explores benefits of gut health from several angles

New supermarket in low-income neighborhood may improve residents' health, economic well-being

Post-workout muscle-building response better in people eating whole eggs than egg whites

Two studies show how cells adapt to stressors by reprogramming internal signaling networks

Study connects traditional aerobic physical activity to better sleep for breast cancer survivors

Better support may help people with Type 2 diabetes

Immune system plays key role in development of atherosclerosis

New guide provides evidence-based overview of key sleep challenges faced by women

One in two older adults has suboptimal vitamin D levels, study finds

Longer life associated with optimism, stubborness and “love for land” finds study

Rejected antibiotic candidate could be worth a second look, research finds

Study finds erectile dysfunction as risk factor for early cardiovascular disease

A daily cup of hot tea may lower glaucoma risk

Study finds improvements in survivals rates of individuals with kidney failure

Nutritional scientists call on Canadian government to impose stricter limits on unhealthy foods

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