New research in the FASEB Journal shows that high levels of phosphate in sodas and processed foods accelerate the aging process in mice and contribute to age-associated complications such as chronic kidney disease.
 
As if we didn’t already have enough reason to stop drinking sodas and eliminate processed foods from our diet, here’s another one.  A [...]

A study, composed of over 100,000 participants, including 71,354 women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health study and 40,215 men enrolled in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study were evaluated to determine the number of cases of emphysema. 
 
Emphysema, also known as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make [...]

Researchers of a recent study reported in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition determined that high intake of fish omega-3 fatty acids is linked to a  25 per cent reduction in the risk of developing heart failure .
 
Since the initial report of the heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids were reported in 1970, thousands [...]

Medical research indicates that a diet rich in vegetables and fruit help to reduce the risk of developing several chronic diseases.
 
Apples are widely consumed and are a rich source of potent antioxidants.  Studies have linked its consumption with a reduced risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers and asthma.
 
Laboratory evaluation have found apples possess [...]

Drinking orange juice while eating a fast food meal helps to reduce the damage to blood vessels caused by eating a high-carbohydrate and high- fat meal, caused by inflammation and oxidative stress, according to the April 2010 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
 
University of Buffalo professor of medicine Paresh Dandona, MD and his [...]

The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition published a study online reporting the positive impact that amino acid arginine and antioxidants had on physical capacity in men over 50.
 
UCLA researcher Zhaoping Li and associates placed a group of cyclists between 50 and 73 years into two groups, one that received a supplement consisting [...]

A recent animal study found walnuts reduced the growth of prostate cancer tumors up to 40 percent.
 
Dr. Paul Davis, of the University of California, found that in addition to inhibiting prostate cancer development, the mice had lower levels of a protein, IGF (insulin-like growth factor) that is strongly linked to prostate cancer,
 
It appears that the [...]

Another study reported in 2009 similarly found that walnut consumption may also provide the essential omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and plant sterols.
 
Walnut consumption may provide the body with essential omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols that reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 100th [...]

Many researchers and clinicians now believe that chronic, low grade inflammation plays a role in disease development.  It is thought to play a significant role in the development of disease in obese people.  Researchers in the Netherlands tested their theory that certain dietary components can reduce low-grade inflammation as well as metabolic and oxidative stress.  [...]

 One of the greatest health issues of our time is the health risks caused by obesity.
 
Here’s an outstanding lecture given about the tremendous health crisis it has caused in our country.  Jamie Oliver, well known chef was given an award by TED for his efforts to help Americans eat healthier and reduce the incidence of [...]