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Eating carbohydrates, the healthy way
Carbohydrates can be found in various foods: spaghetti, potatoes, bread, beans and milk are just some of foods containing carbohydrates. Foods high in carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates provide the body with glucose, which is […]
Women who consume high amounts of caffeine less likely to get tinnitus – Harvard study
A study by the Harvard School of Health (HSPH) has found that women who consume higher amounts of caffeine are less likely to develop tinnitus. Most of the 65,000 women in the 18-year study got their caffeine from coffee; those who […]
Drinking coffee lowers risk of early death caused by colorectal cancer
A study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that people with colorectal cancer (CRC) who drank at least four cups of coffee per day after their diagnosis had a significantly lower risk of early death—from either their cancer or any cause—than […]
Lots of exercise in older age boosts immune system, protects against infection
Scientists say that older people who do lots of exercise develop a strong immune system and are protected against infections. The scientists tracked 125 long-distance cyclists, some of whom are now in their 80s. They were found to have the […]
Exposure to outdoor light at night increases breast cancer risk in women
Women exposed to high levels of outdoor light at night face higher risk of developing breast cancer according to a large long-term study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The link was stronger among women who worked “In […]
More women than men get chronic kidney disease, but most unaware they have it
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more women than men, but most people with this condition don’t know they have it. One in seven Americans has chronic kidney disease, a condition that can lead to kidney failure and means your kidneys […]
6, 000 people in Germany die each year due to inhalation of diesel-linked nitrogen oxides (Nox)
Toxic particles containing nitrogen oxides (NOx), linked to diesel, are causing some 6, 000 early deaths in Germany, the Federal Environmental Agency said recently. The figure is most likely to threaten the automobile business which have poured in billions. NOx […]
Some ways how owning a dog can improve your health
Owning dogs yield several health benefits, from sleeping better to decreased risk of allergies – and more. According to a research presented in 2017 at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting, children of mothers […]
Proper diet means lower hip-fracture risk for women over 50
A decades-long U.S. study which tracked data of more than 100, 000 men and women in the country has found that women over 50 who eat a healthy diet have lower hip-fracture risk. There is no such link among men. […]
Eating yogurt can decrease cardiovascular risk among hypertensive adults
A new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension suggests that adults living with hypertension can benefit from higher yogurt intake as it decreases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure is a major cardiovascular disease risk factor. […]
