A new study reveals how potentially devastating ultra-processed foods truly are for your health. Foods typically considered “junk food” usually fall into the category of being “ultra-processed,” and scientists have drawn a clear link between these foods and early death. In the new study, researchers determined that regular consumption of processed foods (as opposed to …
A Harvard professor is pushing back on the health claims made by those who promote the use of coconut oil, calling it “pure poison.” The professor, Dr. Karin Michels, says the saturated fatty acids in coconut oil make it dangerous to consume, and that it could cause serious health problems. Research regarding how fats are …
When it comes to combating the obesity epidemic, researchers are doing their best to invent new ways of convincing us to eat healthier and be more active. A new research effort led by Loughborough University focuses on the educational aspect of nutrition and, more specifically, ensuring that consumers are informed about how many calories they …
If prolonging your time on Earth is a big priority for you, adopting a four-legged friend could help in a big way. A new study that takes into account many decades of research on overall health and pet ownership reveals that people who own dogs enjoy a 24% reduction in overall mortality. The study is …
Everyone knows (or at least should know) that a diet consisting of little more than potato chips and french fries is going to lead to poor health. For one teen in the UK, a refusal to eat anything but carb-heavy junk food ultimately cost him far more than anyone could have guessed. The boy’s case …
Studies focusing on potential links between consumption of red meat and overall life expectancy have long suggested that eating a lot of red meat — especially if it’s been processed — may increase overall mortality. Consumption of processed red meat has been implicated in the rise of cardiovascular health issues in the past, and a …
There are plenty of things that we all know can affect our weight. Cramming heaps of calorie-dense processed foods is a big no-no if you’re trying to get trim, and ensuring you’re getting plenty of exercise will help you keep the pounds off. Simple, right? Well, a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine draws …
Do you ever just feel totally burned out? I don’t mean the run-of-the-mill exhausted feeling we all endure from time to time, I mean really, really burned out? Most of us assume that a feeling of “burn-out” is just one of the many pleasures of modern lives, juggling work, family, friends, and other responsibilities, but …
What is healthy when it comes to food? That’s a question that many people struggle to answer on a daily basis around the world. How much sugar, fat, carbs, and salt our bodies need has been the topic of debate for, well, pretty much forever, and constantly-shifting nutritional guidelines aren’t making things any easier to …
The occasional Netflix binge might seem like a harmless distraction to you and me, but the World Health Organization says those same personal standards should never be applied to babies and toddlers. In a new report, WHO insists that sedentary behavior in children up to five years of age puts them at a dramatically increased …
