Health
Research pours cold water on ice bath recovery theory
If the thought of a post workout ice bath is enough to make you shiver, new research from QUT and The University of Queensland (UQ) will warm your heart.
Aug 10, 2015
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Health
Sugary drinks linked to high death tolls worldwide
Consumption of sugary drinks may lead to an estimated 184,000 adult deaths each year worldwide, according to research published today in the journal Circulation and previously presented as an abstract at the American Heart ...
Jun 29, 2015
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Health
Infrared dry blanching may retain higher level of vitamin C in dried mangos
Mangos contain several bioactive compounds that are potentially related to chronic disease prevention. A new study in the June issue of the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), ...
Jun 19, 2015
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Medical research
Mutation in zinc transport protein may inhibit successful breast-feeding
Zinc plays an important role in a woman's ability to successfully breast-feed her child, according to health researchers.
Jun 15, 2015
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Health
DASH diet can substitute lean pork for chicken or fish to reduce blood pressure
Adults who are following the DASH-style eating pattern to lower their blood pressure can expand their protein options to include lean, unprocessed pork, according to research from Purdue University.
Jun 11, 2015
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Cardiology
Study links severe restless legs syndrome to increased risk of stroke
A new study suggests that increased restless legs syndrome (RLS) severity is associated with subsequent increased risk of stroke.
Jun 8, 2015
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Health
Lipids in eggs enhance bioavailability of carotenoids in vegetables
Adding eggs to a salad with a variety of raw vegetables is an effective method to improve the absorption of carotenoids, which are fat-soluble nutrients that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, according to research ...
Jun 5, 2015
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Health
When fitness bands become student–tracking devices
A "nightmarish" vision of a future in which technology makes physical education more boring, judgmental and narrow is driving a new study by a University of Queensland academic.
May 25, 2015
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Health
Choice of protein and carbohydrate-rich foods may have big effects on long-term weight gain
Making small, consistent changes to the types of protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods we eat may have a big impact on long-term weight gain, according to a new study led by researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition ...
Apr 9, 2015
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Pediatrics
Don't let sweet treats leave a sour taste this Easter
Waking to a chocolate egg or two on Easter Sunday is a pleasure most children look forward to, but parents are advised to be moderate and not shower kids with a mountain of chocolate they will be eating for weeks to come.
Mar 23, 2015
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