The following are some notable recent studies on nutrition and exercise. Perhaps there are a few tid bits that you can use to make your diet or fitness routine more effective. Continue reading… See original here: Diet and Fitness Research Round-Up Read More →
Two separate studies have linked the heart drugs Lipitor (used to treat high cholesterol) and Digoxin (prescribed to patients with heart failure or abnormal heart beats) to higher risk of diabetes and breast cancer, respectively. According to the Lipitor...
A recent study from the University of Minnesota, found that vitamin D levels may actually be a factor in a persons ability to lose weight. Lead researcher, Dr. Shalamar Sibley, suggests that when people start out with an inadequate vitamin D level, it’s...
Contrary to popular opinion, exercise generally has a net positive effect when it comes to knee health. A meta-analysis published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise , reviewed 28 studies (representing nearly 10,000 participants) regarding...
There is a considerable amount of controversy surrounding the issue of saturated fat, cholesterol, and heart disease these days. Certainly, it seems that cholesterol on its own is a lousy predictor of heart disease. And, just to add to this confusing...
It’s not been a good few days for diet sodas. A controversial study has suggested that they may increase stroke risk, and Pepsi has been coming under fire for their new slim-look diet can. The findings from the population-based study are clear...
It’s hardly news that dark chocolate contains some health-giving goodies, like antioxidants and polyphenols. But now, after a new study, newspaper headlines have been dubbing chocolate a “super fruit”. Last time I checked, chocolate...
I’ve accepted the fact that we live in a society which favours blindly following the advice of a celebrity over the science-based, albeit less-sexy, health advice. The Sense about Science (SAS), a group of evidence-based minds, poked some holes...
European researchers have determined that right now more than half of the adults in the European Union (EU) are overweight or obese. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the European Commission, warn that...
Been scoffing a few too many chocolates this Christmas? For many of us, the silky texture and sweet rich taste are almost irresistible. And now, chocolate may be set to become even tastier… Scientists have decoded the DNA of fine cocoa, publishing...
