Sugar: It Could Be Worse Than You Think
Apr 14, 2011 According to The New York Times' Gary Taubes, who isn't a scientist but is a journalist obsessed with the topic, the recent uptick in anti-sugar sentiment in nutritional (and lay) circles isn't without basis. In fact, he goes so far as to essentially answer his headline question "Is Sugar Toxic?" in the affirmative.
Study: Women Can Double Up on the Drinks
Nov 17, 2010 There has been some good news regarding women and booze of late Back in August, a study out of Norway explored the potentially fortuitous link between drinking and intelligence, and now there's another that (continued).
Salt Kills, FDA Stalls
Apr 21, 2010 It’s bad enough that Americans eat about twice as much salt as they need -- and much more than is healthful -- but most don’t even realize it. Reducing sodium in processed foods like cereal and soup and in restaurant meals could save more than 100,000 lives a year, and medical groups are urging the government to take action. (continued)
Chocolate: Good for the Heart?
Mar 30, 2010 The good news for chocolate aficionados is that a new study out of Germany, featuring a generous sample size of more than 19,000 people, suggests that there may be a link between chocolate consumption and lower blood pressure (continued) .
Couch Potatoes Beware: Too Much Sitting Could Be Deadly
Jan 13, 2010 An excessively sedentary lifestyle could spell heart disease or even cause premature death, according to a new study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, which gauged health (or issues therewith) according to the amount of time subjects spent sitting and watching television. However, TV isn't the decisive factor in the mix -- sitting for long stretches of time at work can also be hazardous to your health, the study found.
Obesity Costs Fatten Health Care Spending
Jul 27, 2009 New research indicates that nearly 10 percent of all U.S. medical spending goes toward treating obesity and diseases more common in the overweight, such as diabetes and heart disease. Many health economists believe it is one of the leading causes of rising health care spending. About one-third of adult Americans are obese.
Breastfeeding: Good for Moms, Too
Apr 22, 2009 There have already been various studies about the beneficial effects of breastfeeding vis-à-vis infants, and now there's evidence that this essential maternal activity can help protect mothers from heart attack, heart disease or stroke. Salud!
