Nutrition and Diet Articles & Stories

Omega Fatty Acids Surging in the Global Market

Omega fatty acids are enjoying soaring popularity in the global market, with many foods and drinks fortified with the biochemical compounds. The health hype surrounding these substances has surged through widespread public awareness, scientifically proven health benefits, consumers' eagerness ... Read More

A Healthy Breakfast May Indicate Lower Body Mass

Individuals who eat a balanced, healthy breakfast were found to be of lower weight than their counterparts who either ate a high-calorie, fatty meal or skipped the meal entirely. The study examined responses from over 12,000 American adults who took part in three federal health surveys between... Read More

Caloric Restriction Benefits May Come in a Pill

A simple compound found in red grapes and red wine has been discovered to reproduce the healthy-aging effect of caloric restriction in mice. Receiving regular doses of resveratrol produced a significantly healthier aging process for the mice, leaving them with strong hearts, clear eyes, flexib... Read More

Overeating Causes Brain Chemistry Imbalances

Excessive eating can cause the brain to lose control and can lead to damage possibly resulting in diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to U.S. research. Overeating appears to cause a usually dormant immune system pathway in the brain to send out immune cells to seek and destr... Read More

Treatment Overview for Improving Fertility

You probably know that changes in diet and exercise can effect improve you heart and decrease your risk of cancer. But a study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women who followed a combination of five or more lifestyle factors, including changing specific aspects of their diet... Read More

New Hope for Victims of Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is a condition associated with chronic intestinal inflammation that causes pain, bleeding, and diarrhea, affecting 400,000 to 600,000 people in North America. There are several innovative therapies that are on the horizon that may revolutionize how we treat this problematic dis... Read More

When is Cholesterol Good for You

Cholesterol. Dangerous to our health? Yes and no. The story of cholesterol is complex. It is essential for our health. Too much can be a signifier of cardiovascular disease. But too little cholesterol also poses potential health risks. Read More

The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks

A study presented to the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions back in 2007 found a link between consumption of energy drinks and high blood pressure and heart disease risk. Newer studies extend the dangers found associated with these highly-marketed drinks. Read More

More Benefits From Drinking Red Wine

Would you like a list of the benefits of drinking wine? Here are nine good reasons to drink... in moderation. And even a novel one... wine drinking might prevent the common cold. Read More

PCOS, Exercise, and Acupuncture

While polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects as many as 10 percent of women and is the most common cause of infertility among women, yet it remains a relatively unknown condition. Polycystic ovary syndrome or (PCOS) isn't an easily diagnosed disorder because it is a collection of symptoms i... Read More