Drinking fresh-brewed coffee may help prevent diabetes and certain cancers, according to a group of experts at a Experimental Biology 2007 meeting in Washington, DC. They looked at the results of several hundred studies and found that the antioxidant-rich beverage may provide some protection against colon, rectal, and liver cancers while preventing the development of […]
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Experts: Coffee may help prevent diabetes and cancer… but it’s not a “health” food
Published May 2nd, 2007 in Diabetes, Cancer Help and Healthy Foods. 0 CommentsMediterranean diet may prevent allergies & asthma in children
Published April 5th, 2007 in Asthma, Allergies, Healthy Foods, Health Studies and Children's Health. 1 CommentChildren who eat a Mediterranean-style diet — rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts — may experience fewer respiratory problems such as allergies and asthma, according to a new study conducted on the Greek island of Crete. Researchers said this may explain why, on the island, skin allergies are as common as anywhere else but […]
Get stronger bones by eating good fat
Published March 8th, 2007 in Bone Health, Healthy Foods, Supplements and Health Studies. 1 CommentPeople who eat a diet high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — one of the “good” omega-3 fats — have stronger bones, according to a recent study from The Pennsylvania State University. Researchers say that plant sources of the fat (such as walnuts and flaxseeds) strengthen bones as well as seafood sources… good news for people […]
Women: Eat more seafood while pregnant, have smarter kids
Published March 4th, 2007 in Healthy Foods, Brain Health, Health Studies and Children's Health. 0 CommentsThe children of women who eat more seafood while pregnant turn out to be smarter and have better developmental skills than kids whose mothers eat less (or no) seafood, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. Researchers say that the findings show that women who limit their intake of fish and […]
Study: Drink a Little Wine, Live Longer
Published March 1st, 2007 in Men's Health, Healthy Foods, Anti-Aging and Health Studies. 2 CommentsDrinking a small amount of wine each day appears to extend life expectancy by several years, according to a new study from the Netherlands. Researchers found that men who drank an average of about half a glass of wine per day had a lower rate of cardiovascular death and death from all causes.
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