Age-related changes to microbiome fuel vascular decline, new study shows
Changes in the gut microbiome as we age have an adverse impact on vascular health, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, which was...
Read MoreHarvard study shows long-term sweetened beverage consumption linked with higher risk of mortality
By Katherine Shagoury The more sugar-sweetened beverages people consumed, the greater their risk of premature death, particularly from cardiovascular disease, according to a large long-term study of U.S. men and...
Read MoreGreen tea reduces inflammatory markers in mouse model
By Katherine Shagoury Green tea may reduce obesity and inflammatory biomarkers associated with poor health and disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. Researchers...
Read MoreAvocado seed extract exhibits anti-inflammatory properties
By Katherine Shagoury An extract from colored avocado seeds shows promise as an anti-inflammatory compound, according to new research from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, which was published earlier...
Read MoreAdding mushrooms to your diet may reduce cognitive decline, researchers say
By Katherine Shagoury Seniors who ate more than 300 grams of cooked mushrooms a week may have 50 percent reduced odds of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to new...
Read MoreNutrition in early adulthood plays role in middle age brain function
A heart-healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, moderate in nuts, fish, and alcohol, and low in meat and full-fat dairy is associated with better middle age cognitive function, including...
Read MoreStudy suggests low-carb diet tied to heart rhythm disorder
By Katherine Shagoury People getting a low proportion of their daily calories from carbohydrates such as grains, fruits, and starchy vegetables are significantly more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib),...
Read MoreHigh-fat diet disrupts microbiome composition, causes inflammation in heart failure
By Katherine Shagoury A diet high in omega-6 fatty acids, coupled with aging, may alter gut microbes and cause an inflamed state in heart failure, according to a new study...
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