DASH Diet May Help Prevent Gout Flares
New research indicates that a healthy diet can effectively lower blood levels of uric acid, a known trigger of gout. The findings are published in Arthritis & Rheumatology,…
Car drivers are four kilograms heavier than cyclists, new study reveals
People who drive cars as their main form of transport are on average heavier than those who cycle, according to an ongoing Europe-wide study.Researchers have so far monitored…
Lack of fresh food choices linked to signs of early heart disease
A lack of access to nearby stores selling fresh food may increase residents’ risk of developing the signs of early heart disease, according to new research in the…
Sedentary time may raise heart disease risk – sit less, move more
Being sedentary is not just a lack of exercise, it is a potentially independent risk factor for heart disease and stroke, according to a science advisory from the…
Study of Brain Activity Shows that Food Commercials Influence Children’s Food Choices
Food advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry, with approximately $1.8 billion annually aimed at children and adolescents, who view between 1,000 and 2,000 ads per year. Some studies…