Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity
A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society shows that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older...
Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging by protecting telomeres
A new report from the VITAL study—a large, long-term randomized clinical trial—has found that taking vitamin D supplements may help protect telomeres, the tiny...
A simple breakfast change can benefit people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus shows that changing just one meal—breakfast—can help people with Type 2 diabetes better...
Vegan diets have surprising effects on bone health, study finds
A recent study from the University of Helsinki has explored how vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets affect bone health in both children and adults.
The...
Ultra-processed foods may be quietly harming your health
In today’s fast-paced world, many people rely on quick, ready-to-eat foods like sodas, chips, processed meats, and packaged snacks.
These foods, known as ultra-processed foods...
High-fat diet quickly impairs memory in older adults, study finds
Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and brain inflammation in older...
Standard vitamin D guidelines may fall short for heart health, study finds
New research from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City is challenging current beliefs about Vitamin D supplementation and heart health.
While it’s well-known that low...
Eating more plant-based proteins can lower blood pressure, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that eating more plant-based proteins like beans, nuts, and lentils can...
Eating healthier in midlife could protect your brain
A large new study suggests that changing to a healthier diet in middle age could lower your risk of dementia—even if you haven’t eaten...
Eating nuts may help control blood sugar in people with diabetes
A recent study from the University of Toronto has found that eating nuts instead of carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes manage...