Getting a high cholesterol result can be worrying, especially when you feel perfectly healthy and have no obvious symptoms. Many people immediately assume medication is their only option, but everyday lifestyle choices can also make a meaningful difference. A leading cardiologist says changing what you eat could be one of the most effective ways to …
A compound produced by the body after eating certain fruits and nuts has caught researchers’ attention after experiments revealed improvements of up to 80% in measures of heart function. The finding could open a new avenue for treating a challenging form of heart failure, although the results come with an important limitation. Researchers at King’s …
A high cholesterol result can leave you wondering what you can actually change. The answer may be much simpler than the supplement shelves suggest, and one leading cardiologist points toward foods rather than trendy pills or powders. Dr Riyaz Patel, an NHS doctor and academic cardiologist at University College London, says plant sterols and stanols …
For many people trying to lose weight, the promise sounds almost irresistible. What if eating just one meal a day could simplify your routine, reduce calorie intake, and help you shed unwanted pounds without counting every bite? In a world filled with complicated diet plans and conflicting nutrition advice, the simplicity of this approach can …
Imagine two people sitting down for the same memory test on the same afternoon. They are the same age, have similar education, and nothing obvious separates them on paper. Yet one performs like someone seven and a half years younger. That gap came from a study of 960 older adults in Chicago who completed food …
Plant-based meat alternatives have become increasingly familiar to grocery shoppers, offering substitutes for everything from burgers to chicken nuggets. Now, a new food technology is bringing plant-based steak, chicken breast, and salmon alternatives to selected U.S. stores, using 3D printing to recreate the appearance and texture of conventional meat. Israeli food technology company Steakholder Foods …
A sugar found in everyday foods has become the focus of an unexpected cancer research finding. Scientists studying ovarian cancer found that fructose may help cancer cells spread after chemotherapy, at least in laboratory models and mice. The finding may sound alarming if you regularly drink sweetened beverages, but there is an important distinction. The …
Have you ever reached for a sugar-free protein bar, piece of gum, or candy because you thought you were making the healthier choice? Sugar-free products are often marketed as a smart way to reduce your intake of added sugar, and ingredients such as sorbitol have become common replacements for traditional sweeteners. Sorbitol is a sugar …
Getting a child to eat vegetables can feel like a never-ending challenge. Many parents have tried every trick imaginable, from hiding spinach in smoothies to disguising broccoli with cheese or turning carrots into fun-shaped snacks. While picky eating is often blamed on personality or childhood habits, scientists are beginning to uncover evidence that these preferences …