Dehydration Hurts Concentration
When you find yourself struggling to concentrate on something, try having a glass of water. That’s the conclusion of a new, detailed analysis of more than 30... continue reading
Food Chemicals Harming Kids?
The leading U.S. pediatricians’ group has issued a stark warning about food additives and food-packaging materials, cautioning that many of the chemicals... continue reading
The Cost of Skipping Breakfast
When it comes to heart health, breakfast really may be the most important meal of the day. New research shows that people who have only coffee or juice... continue reading
Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium Protects the Heart + Reduces Leg Cramping
Benefits of Potassium People often eat bananas, avocados, and leafy greens for various health benefits. New research adds another benefit: These and other... continue reading
The Benefits of Eating Fish
Concerns about mercury contamination should not dissuade Americans from eating seafood, the American Heart Association has announced. Recent research has found... continue reading
Scarfing Snacks in the Office
Catered meetings, donuts in the office kitchen, and sugary vending machine snacks could be expanding the waistlines of American employees, according to a new... continue reading
Fast Food and Infertility
Women trying to get pregnant should steer clear of fast foods and eat more fresh fruit instead. That’s the conclusion of a new study that followed the diets... continue reading
Settling the Egg Debate
You can safely eat a dozen eggs a week—or possibly more—without increasing your risk of heart disease, according to new research. Like butter and red meat,... continue reading
Diet Linked to Arthritis
Having a bad diet may increase your chances of developing osteoarthritis. Scientists have long thought the condition was tied to obesity and excessive stress... continue reading
Cutting Calories for Longevity
Eating less may help people live longer, reports CNN.com. Scientists at Louisiana State University tested the effects of calorie restriction on 53 healthy men... continue reading