There’s so much to remember when raising a child, it’s easy to let a key nutrient slip through the cracks. While you carefully plot your infant’s diet, don’t forget to include iron. Iron is the most commonly deficient nutrient in … Read More
Researchers already know that high cholesterol levels are a big risk factor for heart disease and that heart disease is a serious risk factor for depression in the elderly. A study from French researchers now shows new links between cholesterol … Read More
After working so hard to lose weight, many dieters inevitably find themselves packing on the pounds again despite their best efforts. A new study may have found the key to end this cycle of yo-yo dieting: a high protein, low … Read More
More bad news about sugary beverages: new research suggests fruit juices and fructose-rich sweetened sodas can lead to an increased risk for gout, an extremely painful form of inflammatory arthritis whose prevalence is sharply on the rise. Researchers followed 79,000 … Read More
It seems that food allergies are more prevalent today than ever. It’s commonplace for food labels to warn that their products may have come in contact with nuts and for preschools to ban nuts of any kind. Indeed food allergies … Read More
If you can’t live without your morning cup of joe, you’re not alone. More than half of all Americans drink coffee daily. But how healthy is it for you? Coffee has actually been shown to reduce the risks of certain … Read More
There is one old-school tradition that parents shouldn’t let slide: sitting around the dinner table sharing a meal every night. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University recently released the results of their annual survey … Read More
Many of us have heard our moms say things to us like, “No dessert until you finish your vegetables,” or “Clean your plate.” A new study from the United Kingdom suggests the rules moms set to make sure kids are getting a … Read More
