Light alcohol drinking may be linked to lower dementia risk
New peer-reviewed research provides good evidence that light alcohol consumption is linked to a lower risk of dementia.
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Cancer prevention in 12 steps – HPV and hep B vaccines included
There are 12 good steps that you can take for cancer prevention, and none of them are magical supplements. Getting the HPV vaccine is step 1.
Keto and paleo diets are bad for your health and the environment
New science research shows that not only is the keto and paleo diets of low quality for health but they are also bad for the environment.
Relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and Mediterranean diet
New peer-reviewed research has shown that there is a relationship between Alzheimer’s disease pathology and type of diet consumed.
Ketogenic diet is linked to a doubled risk of heart disease
The popular high-fat and low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet appears to be linked to doubling the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Artificial sweeteners have no effect on post-meal hunger hormones
A new systematic review and meta-analysis provides evidence that artificial sweeteners have no effect on hunger hormones or post-meal glucose.
Coffee may harm heart health in people with hypertension
New peer-reviewed research shows that drinking just two cups of coffee may cause harm to the heart of people with underlying hypertension.
Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of dementia
A new peer-reviewed observational study shows that vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of dementia. But there are many limitations.
I contracted chickenpox and it nearly killed me
When I was a child, I contracted chickenpox, a disease many dismiss as not dangerous. Unfortunately, I nearly died of the disease
The Mediterranean diet may prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes
A new scientific review of the Mediterranean diet shows that it might be helpful in reducing or preventing obesity.