Eating and Lifestyle

About 5 million people in the United States suffer from heart failure (HF). While some reports indicate that changes to diet can reduce HF risk, few large, prospective studies have been conducted. In a new study researchers observed over 14,000 participants for more than 13 years and found that whole grain consumption lowered HF risk, [...]

Skin provides the first level of defense to infection, serving not only as a physical barrier, but also as a site for white blood cells to attack invading bacteria and viruses. The immune cells in skin can over-react, however, resulting in inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Current research suggests that stress [...]

Eating too much fructose can induce leptin resistance, a condition that can easily lead to becoming overweight when combined with a high-fat, high-calorie diet, according to a new study with rats.  Fructose is found in high quantities in processed foods, especially sweetened foods like soda and energy popular with the young.
Although previous studies have shown [...]

Scientists have found a new possible explanation for why people who eat more fruit and vegetables may gain protection against the spread of cancers.
They have shown that a fragment released from pectin, found in all fruits and vegetables, binds to and is believed to inhibit galectin 3 (Gal3), a protein that plays a role in [...]

Sticking to a full Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against major chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published on bmj.com.
 A ’score’ based on adherence to the Mediterranean diet could be used as an effective preventive tool for reducing the risk of premature death in the general [...]

When it comes to cancer there are no guarantees. However, there are choices you can make to significantly reduce your risks.
 
 
 
According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Focus on fiber: Eat foods rich in fiber, especially those made with whole grains, to help reduce the risk of several cancers.
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The new report points to the key issue for public official and anyone truly interested in cancer prevention, public and children’s health.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers were diagnosed in the United States from 1999 to 2004, with lung and bronchial [...]

Black raspberries slow cancer by altering hundreds of genes.
New research strongly suggests that a mix of preventative agents, such as those found in concentrated black raspberries, may more effectively inhibit cancer development than single agents aimed at shutting down a particular gene.
Researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center examined the effect of freeze-dried [...]

Carbs and free radical team up to increase the fat.
A Monash University scientist has discovered key appetite control cells in the human brain degenerate over time, causing increased hunger and potentially weight-gain as we grow older.
The research by Dr Zane Andrews, a neuroendocrinologist is published in Nature.
Dr Andrews found that appetite-suppressing cells are attacked by [...]

Study funded by the Mushroom Council shows the power of energy density.
Preliminary research, led by Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, MD, Director of John Hopkins Weight Management Center, suggests increasing intake of low-energy density foods, specifically mushrooms, in place of high-energy-density foods, like lean ground beef, is a strategy for preventing or treating obesity.
This is good news [...]