Cardiology
One avocado a day helps lower 'bad' cholesterol for heart healthy benefits
Move over, apples—new research from Penn State suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep "bad cholesterol" at bay.
Oct 28, 2019
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Health
Protein intake in older adults differs dramatically by ethnicity and race
As the population of older adults in the United States continues to grow and becomes more diverse, health concerns increase in parallel. The loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and function is one such concern and can ...
Sep 27, 2019
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Cardiology
Everyday foods for better blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a risk factor for stroke, heart disease and other dangerous conditions, but it offers no early warning signs. That's why it's so important to have your pressure checked regularly.
Sep 24, 2019
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Health
Eating cheese may offset blood vessel damage from salt
Cheese lovers, rejoice. Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new Penn State study.
Sep 17, 2019
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Health
Soups are the new smoothies
When made at home, smoothies can be delicious and nutritious (store-bought versions often contain lots of sugar and an abundance of calories). But when it comes to feeling satisfied, a rich, thick soup has them beat.
Sep 9, 2019
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Health
New study confirms the long-term benefits of a low-fat diet
A team led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has identified several women's health benefits from a low-fat diet. The findings, published in the September issue of the Journal of Nutrition, found a low-fat ...
Sep 4, 2019
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Health
Study links low vitamin D levels in young kids to aggression in adolescents
How many times did your parents make you go outside and play? You should call and thank them.
Aug 29, 2019
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Health
High-protein bedtime snacks no problem for active women
Physically active women who have foresworn bedtime snacks should feel no fear cracking open the cupboards after sundown for a protein-rich treat, according to new Florida State University-led research.
Aug 28, 2019
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Health
Low levels of vitamin D in elementary school could spell trouble in adolescence
Vitamin D deficiency in middle childhood could result in aggressive behavior as well as anxious and depressive moods during adolescence, according to a new University of Michigan study of school children in Bogotá, Colombia.
Aug 20, 2019
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Health
Mankai duckweed plant found to offer health benefits
Mankai, a new high-protein aquatic plant strain of duckweed, has significant potential as a superfood and provides glycemic control after carbohydrate consumption, a team of researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ...
Aug 5, 2019
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