CNN — Drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death, a new study found. “The results suggest that mild to moderate intake of ground, instant and decaffeinated coffee should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle,” said study author Peter Kistler, … Read more
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide up will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN — Aerobic activities and weight training have health benefits on their own, but combining them could have even greater effect when it comes to disease prevention and early … Read more
Summary: Diets high in guar gum, a dietary fiber and common food additive extracted from guar beans, limit inflammation and delay the onset of multiple sclerosis in mouse models. Source: University of British Columbia Diets high in guar gum, a common food additive and dietary fibre, limited inflammation and delayed the onset of multiple sclerosis … Read more
Summary: Two short cycles of a low-calorie diet that mimics fasting reduced inflammation and delayed cognitive decline in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers report the diet is safe for humans and could help reduce signs of Alzheimer’s. Source: USC Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appears to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in mice … Read more
Editor’s Note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. CNN — It’s no secret that exercise is important for your health, whatever your age. And it’s tempting to assume kids have no problem staying active. After all, there is gym class in school, recess for the younger … Read more
Quinoa is a pseudocereal from the Andes with exceptionally high nutritional value and health benefits. Credit: Daniel Mogford Replacing cereals with quinoa reduces blood glucose spikes after meals. Eating quinoa regularly can help to prevent type 2 diabetes. This is the main conclusion of a study directed by Diana Daz Rizzolo, a researcher at the … Read more
Sign up for the Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — If you prefer to go to bed and get up later – a sleep chronotype known as being a night owl – you may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart … Read more
A claim that drinking tea might protect people against developing type 2 diabetes has been met with caution from multiple experts ahead of the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. The claim is that people who drink four or more cups of tea every day – specifically green, Oolong, or … Read more
Although common, high cholesterol is dangerous and can lead to an increased risk of heart attack or stroke over time. So if you want to keep your cholesterol levels only control, we don’t blame you—and your doctor is probably urging you to do the same. If your cholesterol levels are teetering on the higher side, … Read more
You know a healthy diet is important — but did you know it can even affect your heart? Heart disease is the leading killer across the US, and a heart-healthy diet makes a big difference when it comes to lowering your risk. Everyone from the American Heart Association to the US Department of Health and … Read more
Many of us think of diet soda as a way to have our soda and drink it, too. You get the experience of drinking soda, but not the calories and sugar that come with it. And while health experts aren’t exactly gung-ho about diet soda, researchers are still working to understand exactly what it does … Read more
Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN — Many people eat the bulk of their calories at night, limiting breakfast due to busy workdays and school mornings, and experts have long … Read more