Category: Nutrition
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Physical Activity Alone Can’t Counter Cardiovascular Risk Associated with Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Source: Université Laval Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest source…
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Scientists Identify How Dietary Restriction Slows Brain Aging and Increases Lifespan
Restricting calories is known to improve health and increase lifespan, but much of how it does so remains a mystery, especially in regard to how it protects the brain. Scientists have now uncovered a role for a gene called OXR1 that is necessary for the…
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BODY DISSATISFACTION LINKED WITH DEPRESSION RISK IN CHILDREN
Body dissatisfaction at age 11 is linked to increased risk of depression by age 14, finds a new longitudinal study led by UCL researchers. The findings, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, show that body image concerns explain a large proportion of an association between body mass…
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What to Eat to Balance Blood Sugar
When it comes to balancing blood sugar levels, the first thing that usually comes to mind is limiting added sugar. From table sugar to high fructose corn syrup, brown sugar, dextrose, fruit juice concentrate, turbinado, malt sugar, maltodextrin—and the list goes on—added sugar is often…
