Category Archives: Diets

If you’re unsure of what type of diet may be best for you, a new study may be of interest. Researchers have found that the health benefits of a low-carb vegan diet are the same as a vegetarian diet. So, if you’re looking for an animal-free way to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, ...click here to read more

If you know about healthy eating patterns, you’re likely familiar with the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. But if you’re just starting to test out heart-healthy eating, the specifics of the diet can get a little bit murky. The Mediterranean diet is more of an eating style instead of a rigid list of specific ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for ways to keep your brain healthy as you age, avoiding a high-fat diet may be something to consider. A recent study found that consuming a high-fat diet for a long time can shrink the brain. The good news is that switching to a healthier diet can reverse the effects. So, if ...click here to read more

Do you think you have a healthy diet? You might be surprised to learn that most adults overestimate the quality of their diet. According to a new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, only a small percentage of adults can accurately assess their diet. In fact, it is mostly those who ...click here to read more

A high blood pressure diagnosis can make you think medicine is necessary and eternal. But it isn’t. Blood pressure is highly responsive to lifestyle, and certain controllable factors can lead to lower blood pressure. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle has the potential to reduce or manage blood pressure and may allow you to avoid, delay, or ...click here to read more

Milk was the subject of some great commercials when I was growing up. The milk mustache and the muscle explosions reminding us that milk does a body good stuck with me for life. But then it all changed. Milk, or dairy, was no longer believed to do a body good. Instead, concerns were raised about ...click here to read more

New research conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine suggests that older adults with a higher intake of certain nutrients in a diet may have lower brain iron concentration and better cognition. This study highlights the important balance of non-heme iron for optimal brain function. Previous research has found that excess levels of ...click here to read more

According to a new study, a diet rich in walnuts could help reduce bad cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol was found to be lowered in people who consumed about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years. The study, published in the American Heart Association ...click here to read more

Simple changes to a daily diet could make a big difference in overall health. A new study published in the journal Nature Food suggests that certain foods can create net beneficial or detrimental health burdens, which could ultimately lead to time taken off of life. The study evaluated more than 5,800 foods, ranking them by ...click here to read more

Many studies have shown that heart health can depend a lot on diet, exercise and sleep patterns. Although research has shown the beneficial interaction between the brain, lifestyle, and cardiovascular health, what is not known is how exactly these factors affect other bodily functions. Genetics do play an important role in cardiovascular health. Still, as ...click here to read more

New research shows that switching from a Western diet to a balanced diet could help you reduce skin and joint inflammation. The study led by UC Davis Health researchers states that the reduction may be due to a better-balanced gut microbial culture. Published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, the study suggests that cutting out ...click here to read more

The pandemic has changed the way people eat. Early on, some utilized their increased at-home time to make elaborate meals and things they’d never tried before. Others got deeper into the rut. The truth is that cooking can be challenging and daunting. You have enough to do during the day—do you have the time and ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis can be excruciatingly painful. But adding some bulk to your diet may help tame symptoms and stop them from occurring. It’s possible that bulk may prevent diverticulitis from ever affecting you. What’s bulk? The one and only fiber. Diverticulitis is when little pouches that grow along your intestines – called diverticula – become infected ...click here to read more

Enjoying a Mediterranean diet may help with brain aging as you get older. This statement comes from a new study by a team of researchers in Scotland who set out to determine whether the popular diet affected cognition. The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with health benefits, including cardiovascular health. But this new study ...click here to read more