Category: Articles

Want to Live Longer? Go Fish!

In a massive Meta-analysis — a study of studies — involving over 1 Million people, researchers concluded. “Current meta-analysis indicates that both fish and … PUFA consumption are inversely associated with risk of all-cause mortality.” In other words, when fish consumption goes up, risk of death goes down. Wow....

Cold versus Hot? It Matters Not.

Cold brew coffee—made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for typically an entire day—is just as healthy as regular coffee, according to nutrition expert Frank Hu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The health benefits associated with coffee drinking—decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, and...

Be a Grill Master Not a Grill Disaster

This Independence Day, Do NOT Feel The Burn Independence Day is iconic and ironic. When we’re not doing healthy things like playing softball, having a family picnic, or watching fireworks with family, we’re probably overdoing the inevitable afternoon grillapolooza. ‘Tis the season to fire up the Barbie, throw on...

All About Sun, Vitamin D, and Protection

(from Deborah Kotz, US News and World Report) Coinciding with the first week of summer, a study published today underscores the importance of getting adequate amounts of sunlight for its vitamin D-boosting benefits. The research, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, shows that those with the lowest vitamin...

Energy Drinks Worse for Your Heart Than Caffeine Alone: Study

(via Reuters) Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function that are beyond those seen with caffeine alone, according to a new study. There are more than 500 energy drink products on the market, and their increased popularity is...

Research On Health Impact of High Cocoa Chocolate

Fifty-eight million pounds! That’s how much chocolate is purchased during the week of Valentine’s Day. We definitely have a love affair with this confection. The question is…does it love us back? Well, the latest nutritional research has some very good news: Yes, chocolate totally loves us back. Just bear...

About those e-cigs

Don’t be misled by article just came out this morning in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Study of cancer-causing toxins finds e-cigarettes much safer than smoking This can lead one to think that e-cigs are a healthy alternative. And at first, it’s a bit of a no brainer. Let’s say...