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Colorful fruits improve your vision: A new study on athletes' long distance vision
We all know that fruits are great for your health, but it can also improve your vision, especially at long distances. A study from the University of Georgia suggests that adding colorful fruits and veggies to athletes' diets may improve their long-distance vision.
Kate Yakimchuk health fruits vision Cooking 1 October 2023
Flavanols required for better memory: A new study on food and memory loss
Older people often have poor memory - and it's not only because of their age, but also because of their lifestyle, genes, and dieting. A study led by Columbia and Harvard researchers found that a diet low in flavanols, which are nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables, is linked to age-related memory loss.
Kate Yakimchuk flavanol memory Cooking 1 October 2023
Get your kids to eat healthily: A new experiment on kid's eating habits
Children need lots of vitamins and nutrients to grow healthy, and that's why they need to eat lots of fruits and veggies. Unfortunately, lots of kids dislike eating them, and you can't force them to like healthy food - so what can you do?
Kate Yakimchuk children food fruits habits Cooking 1 October 2023
How alcohol is tied to better heart health: A new study on stress and health
You've probably heard that a bit of alcohol can help you improve your hearth health, but why? A recent study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital explored the link between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and its effect on heart disease risk.
Kate Yakimchuk alcohol health heart stress Cooking 30 September 2023
Baby formula shortage led to unsafe feeding practices: A new study on baby feeding
It's easy to choose good baby formula when there's plenty of it, but what if you have a shortage? A survey found that almost half of moms and dads who relied on formula to feed their kids during a formula shortage last year used potentially harmful feeding options.
Kate Yakimchuk children food mistakes Cooking 30 September 2023
Alcohol does not protect you from T2D: A new study on drinks and diabetes
People often have misconceptions about alcohol drinks - and one of them is that they can somehow help you to prevent type 2 diabetes. A new experiment looked at whether having one or two drinks a day could protect against certain health problems like obesity and T2D.
Kate Yakimchuk alcohol diabetes health Cooking 30 September 2023
Whole-fat dairy while dieting: A new study on healthy food choices
A big study involving 80 countries found that when it comes to eating healthy, you can choose to include or skip certain foods. The study, published in a health journal, showed that diets focusing on fruits, vegetables, dairy (especially whole-fat), nuts, legumes, and fish were linked to a lower risk of heart problems and early death all over the world.
Kate Yakimchuk dairy fats health Cooking 29 September 2023
Sodas should contain less sugar: A new study on liquid calories and sugar
A new study looked at how making soda drinks have less sugar and smaller packages can affect the soda companies and consumers. When companies reduce the sugar in their sodas, it doesn't necessarily mean they make more money because people often switch to the sugar-free versions of the same brand.
Kate Yakimchuk soda sugar health Cooking 29 September 2023
No nausea or surgeries: A new study on effective obesity treatment
In some cases, only gastric bypass surgery can help a person to lose a significant amount of weight, but it's not easy for most people. Meanwhile, scientists seem to find an effective solution that mimics the effects of the surgery without the negative aspects.
Kate Yakimchuk obesity weight Cooking 29 September 2023
Toxic metals in soft drinks and fruit juices: A new study on dangerous drinks
When we enjoy fruit juices and soft drinks, we don't usually think about danger - but it seems that we actually should. A recent study by Tulane University discovered that some common drinks have levels of harmful metals higher than what's allowed in drinking water.
Kate Yakimchuk juice metal Cooking 29 September 2023
Perfect diet for T2D patients: A new study
People with type 2 diabetes have to control their diet carefully, and scientists always try to find the best advice for them. New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham tells us that for people with Type 2 diabetes, the kind of protein in your diet might not be as important as losing weight overall.
Kate Yakimchuk food diabetes dieting Cooking 28 September 2023
Behavior patterns of people who have lost extra weight: A new study on weight-loss behaviors
It's hard to lose extra weight, and it's even harder to maintain healthy habits that have helped you to achieve that. Moreover, not all weight-loss behaviors are healthy on their own - and that can be quite dangerous as well.
Kate Yakimchuk health weight habits Cooking 28 September 2023
Feeling hungry can be beneficial: A new study on hunger and long life
People try many different ways to lose weight, like diets, surgeries, and medicines - both for aesthetics and health. A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that simply feeling hungry might help you live longer.
Kate Yakimchuk hunger health life Cooking 28 September 2023
Appetite brain cells discovered: A new study on obesity and brain
Obesity is a huge health problem not only because of the weight damaging a human body, but also because of how it generally changes a person. Scientists have discovered brain cells that can make you hungry, and these cells are only activated when you're obese.
Kate Yakimchuk brain hunger appetite Cooking 28 September 2023
Healthy diet can be budget-friendly: A new study on benefits of the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is known to be very healthy, but some people think it's expensive. However, a new experiment says that it's not only good for your health but also saves you money.
Kate Yakimchuk health food budget Cooking 27 September 2023
Balanced diet makes you live longer: A study on youth and dieting
It's easy to remember that healthy food means healthy life, but not everyone actually understands how much healthy food actually affects your life. A new experiment shows that balanced dieting can significantly affect your health and also make you live longer.
Kate Yakimchuk food health life Cooking 27 September 2023
No breakfast carbs is better for type 2 diabetes: A new study on health and carbs
If you have type 2 diabetes, then you should be extremely careful with what you eat regularly. A recent study suggests a simple change in breakfast might help people with Type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.
Kate Yakimchuk breakfast diabetes carbohydrates Cooking 27 September 2023
Illness tastes bitter: A new study on bitter taste and what causes it
Have you ever tasted bitter while feeling unwell? In a recent study, scientists explored why a bitter taste can happen in the mouth when we're sick.
Kate Yakimchuk taste bitterness Cooking 27 September 2023
Ginger can help people with autoimmune diseases: A new study on benefits of ginger
Ginger can be pretty beneficial for your health in many ways, but it seems to be helpful for people with autoimmune diseases too. New study suggests that ginger supplements might be helpful for individuals with autoimmune diseases, and they have tests to prove it.
Kate Yakimchuk food ginger diabetes health Cooking 26 September 2023
Warning labels make people order less sugary food: A new study on labels and food choices
It's always better to be informed about the food you eat - and that's why we need special labels. A new experiment shows that adding labels warning about added sugars help people make healthier choices in restaurants and cafes.
Kate Yakimchuk sugar food labels Cooking 26 September 2023