In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers investigated the brain health of individuals who follow four distinct dietary types including starch-free, vegetarian, high-protein-low-fiber, and balanced.
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers investigated the brain health of individuals who follow four distinct dietary types including starch-free, vegetarian, high-protein-low-fiber, and balanced.
People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure” compared with those who have never used them, states the American College of Cardiology in reference to a new study -- one of the largest to date looking at possible links between vaping and heart failure.
In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That's according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research. February is National Cancer Prevention Month and it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer.
Eating and exercise go together. When and what you eat can be important to how you feel when you exercise. And it's important to think about what you eat when you exercise, whether you're doing a casual workout or training for a competition. Think about trying these eating and exercise tips.
Most people do not experience lung cancer symptoms early in the disease but may notice signs if it spreads. However, lung cancer treatment is much more effective when the disease is in its early stages.
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in adults in the United States. It is also the leading cause of death from cancer.
Some people experience subtle symptoms of early stage lung cancer, but these symptoms more often stem from other health issues or factors such as smoking.
Below, we describe early symptoms of lung cancer, as well as risk factors.
Globally, 322 million metric tons of plastics were produced in 2016. Exposure to some environmental conditions, such as heat, causes plastic to break into smaller fragments called microplastics, which can migrate into food.
Physical activity can relieve stress and may also improve anxiety and depression symptoms. Experts think it does this by both promoting resilience and giving a person a break from their stress, boosting their mood.
A new study conducted at the Department of Nutrition at Harvard Chan School found that the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest source of added sugars in the North American diet.
Antioxidants have long been touted as disease-fighting molecules, and it's easy to assume that the more of them you eat, the healthier you will be. But research shows that larger doses can actually be harmful.
Antioxidants are nature's weapon against harmful molecules called "free radicals," which are continuously created by the body as cells do their jobs. These unstable molecules can damage our cells and cause diseases such as cancer as we age.
Diet soda is soda that mimics the taste of traditional soda but provides less or no sugar.
Diet soda uses artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin or aspartame, to achieve the same sweet taste.
In this article, learn about the links between diet soda and health, as well as whether it is more healthful than regular soda.
