While dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese are rich in important nutrients, the full-fat varieties of these foods can contribute too much saturated fat in children’s diets. However, a recent study assessed the impact of switching to reduced-fat dairy … Read More
Hay fever affects more than 20 percent of the population. Many of those suffering prefer to rely on complementary and alternative remedies rather than take medications. One such alternative remedy that is widely used but hasn’t been proven effective in … Read More
We’ve all heard that kids who eat breakfast do better in school, but what they eat is also important. A recent study showed that adolescents with a high folate intake received better grades. Folate is a B vitamin that plays a … Read More
According to the CDC, 25 percent of U.S. adults are living with prehypertension, an elevated blood pressure level that is high but not quite high enough to be considered hypertension. If not addressed, this condition can lead to cardiovascular problems … Read More
A massive study of past research on autism recently conducted in London shows a potential link between alcoholism and an autism gene. Looking at the role of hereditary factors in the development of drinking problems, researchers found that expression of … Read More
Food labels can influence how we feel about what we’re eating. Research shows that how full we feel after eating a particular item has quite a lot to do with the label. For example, we may feel more full after … Read More
Interested in aging gracefully and as slowly as possible? A study of core body temperature in individuals following either a calorie-restricted or a typical Western diet showed ongoing calorie restriction in healthy adults to be associated with lower core body … Read More
Most of us have been to a college party and had too much to drink. But drinking too much at one time may actually affect our brain function and memory. Binge drinking is the consumption of large quantities of alcohol … Read More
