Expert recommends foods to reduce your risk of stroke - could slash risk by 59%
From wholegrains to nuts, certain foods could be especially potent at staving off a stroke, according to a doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Six foods that could help reduce your blood sugar levels by 8.5% - expert advice
From oats to nuts, six foods rich in prebiotic fibre could help manage your blood sugar levels, according to a doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mediterranean diet ‘can reduce heart attacks in people at higher risk’
First study of its kind finds diet can benefit hundreds of millions with obesity, diabetes or other risk factorsA Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of a heart attack, stroke or early death for hundreds of millions of people who have an increased possibility of cardiovascular disease, a global review of evidence suggests.A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables has previously been linked to a number of benefits, and its effectiveness in helping healthy people to live longer is well known.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 29, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Food science Medical research Health & wellbeing Diets and dieting Heart attack Diabetes Life and style Society Source Type: news

Babies With Pets May Be Less Likely to Develop Food Allergies
About 8% of children in the U.S. have a food allergy, roughly double the percentage who did in 2007. It’s not entirely clear why more kids are being diagnosed with food allergies, both in the U.S. and across the world—but as these potentially life-threatening conditions grow more common, lots of researchers are studying how to treat or prevent them. A study published in PLOS ONE on Mar. 29 offers one potential strategy: get a pet. Among thousands of babies in Japan, exposure to cats or dogs during pregnancy or early infancy was associated with a lower risk of developing food allergies, the researchers found. [t...
Source: TIME: Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Research Wellbeing Source Type: news

How the TSA determines what is and isn ’t a ‘liquid’
Peanut butter is available in a variety of textures and viscosities, from thick to runny and crunchy to smooth. But as far as the Transportation Security Administration is concerned, all of them are liquids — and the news is driving at least a few people nuts. Following a recently-viral social…#tsa #twitter (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctor recommends six food groups that could help reduce risk of heart disease by 25%
From whole grains to nuts, certain dietary choices could ward off conditions that can lay the groundwork for heart disease. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Health in a Nutshell: Daily Nut Consumption Could Help Your Heart
TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 -- One way to reduce the risk of heart disease: Eat more nuts and seeds, according to a new review of 60 studies. Scandinavian researchers found that eating nuts could reduce the risk of a heart attack. “If you eat a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

The snack that's GOOD for your heart, according to doctors
Eating nuts and seeds several times a week can reduce the risk of heart disease, a review shows. The snack is linked to lower cholesterol levels and a lower risk of cardio-vascular disease. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Brazilian businesses look to expand halal food exports to Arab countries, Islamic communities
SAO PAULO: Brazil, the world’s leading exporter of halal meat and poultry, is now seeking to expand the selection of food products it could potentially export to the world’s 57 Muslim-majority nations, as well as Islamic communities in other countries. The Halal Brazil project — launched by the…#sao #brazil #muslim #islamic #halal #apexbrasil #silvanascheffelgomes #arabnews #brazilian #nuts (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Women's Odds of Heart Disease, Early Death by Nearly 25%
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 -- Steering clear of red meat, dairy and processed foods in favor of vegetables, fruits, nuts, extra virgin olive oil and whole grains will do a woman ’s heart good, a new review shows. How much good? Australian... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Mediterranean diet rich in nuts, oils and leafy veg slashes risk of an early death in women
An Australian research team found that eating a Mediterranean diet could drop a woman's risk of dying by any cause by 23 percent. Heart disease and stroke risk dropped in particular. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mediterranean diet may lower dementia risk by a quarter, study suggests
Data from more than 60,000 Britons suggests plant-rich diet may help regardless of person ’s genetic riskA Mediterranean diet of nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables could lower the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, according to promising early research that could pave the way for new preventive treatments.The data suggests eating lots of plant-based foods may have a “protective effect” against dementia, regardless of a person’s genetic risk, which the researchers said could form the basis for future public health strategies if further research confirms their findings.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 14, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Rachel Hall Tags: Dementia Health Society Science Alzheimer's Source Type: news

Studies reveal best diet to lower risk of dementia - which foods to eat
Eating a diet rich in whole grains, leafy greens and nuts, among other foods, was shown to be most effective for keeping the brain healthy. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stone flakes made by modern monkeys trigger big questions about early humans
Monkeys using stones to crack open nuts generate many stone flakes accidentally that look exactly like the ones archaeologists have long thought early humans made intentionally as tools. Oops.(Image credit: Lydia V. Luncz) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nell Greenfieldboyce Source Type: news

Dr Mosley recommends 'antioxidant' and 'anti-inflammatory' snack to slow down ageing
Between a lower risk of cancer and heart disease, nuts could help lay the groundwork for longevity. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news