The DASH diet can help to keep hypertension under control In many cases, what causes high blood pressure is mysterious. It’s attributed to a mixture of family history, age, stress levels, lifestyle factors, and health conditions. What’s not so uncertain? The treatments for this common condition. If you’re diagnosed with hypertension, there are established…
The microbiome, or collection of friendly bacteria that resides in your gut, has been a buzzy topic in the health world for a while now. Research continues to uncover the many ways this collection of microorganisms impacts health. But what not everyone may know is that microbes don’t just reside in your digestive tract. Your…
Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet you can fight off inflammation for good. What does an anti-inflammatory diet do? Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognizes anything that is foreign—such as…
Timing of chocolate intake affects hunger, substrate oxidation, and microbiota: A randomized controlled trial Abstract Eating chocolate in the morning or in the evening/at night, may differentially affect energy balance and impact body weight due to changes in energy intake, substrate oxidation, microbiota (composition/function), and circadian-related variables. The research In a randomized controlled…
Did you think you only eat eggs in the morning? Well, a boiled egg in the evening before bed can be an ideal snack, according to Nick Bitz, phytotherapist and scientific author of the YouTheory page on Instagram. The specialist claims that it is advisable to eat an egg, be it boiled, poached or…
Abstract Obesity has become a universal and major public health problem with increasing prevalence in both adults and children in the 21st century, even in developing countries. Extensive epidemiological studies reveal a strong link between obesity and development and progression of various types of cancers. The connection between obesity and liver cancer is particularly strong…
Research we’re watching If your morning never starts without a cup of coffee, you may be intrigued to learn that drinking the wildly popular beverage could significantly lower your risk of dying within the next few years, a new study suggests. The study The study, published online May 31, 2022, by Annals…
Prospective Associations of Daily Step Counts and Intensity With Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality and All-Cause Mortality Key Points Questions What are the associations of daily step counts with cancer and cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality and all-cause mortality; and does the intensity of steps have additional benefits? Findings This population-based prospective cohort…
Timing of daily calorie loading affects appetite and hunger responses without changes in energy metabolism in healthy subjects with obesity Summary Morning loaded calorie intake in humans has been advocated as a dietary strategy to improve weight loss. This is also supported by animal studies suggesting time of eating can prevent weight gain.…
Impact of Peanuts and Tree Nuts on Body Weight and Healthy Weight Loss in Adults Abstract Nuts (ground and tree) are rich sources of multiple nutrients and their consumption is associated with health benefits, including reduced cardiovascular disease risk. This has prompted recommendations to increase their consumption. However, they are also high in…
Cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when elevated, a new study finds. Cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when elevated, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. Cocoa flavanols have previously been found to lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness as much as some blood pressure medication.…
Should you try intermittent fasting for weight loss? When trying intermittent fasting, both the quantity and quality of what you eat during your eating window matter. Intermittent fasting is a trendy topic that arises repeatedly in my clinic these days. I get it: restrict the time period when you eat, but within that time…