Vitamin D halts autoimmune diseases
The term “Rheumatology” originates from the Greek term “revma” (“current”), a derivative of the verb “reo” (“circulate”) which designates a...
RESEARCH
Higher salt intake may increase risk of CVD in those with kidney disease
A study published in JAMA shows that high sodium intake may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients with chronic...
Dietary fiber may play important role in ‘successful aging’
A study published in The Journals of Gerontology shows that eating the right amount of dietary fiber from breads, cereals, and fruits...
Focus on Healthy Foods, Not Avoiding ‘Bad’ Ones, for Heart Health
Fewer heart attacks, strokes and deaths seen among those who follow Mediterranean-style eating plan. Emphasizing healthy foods in your diet,...
Building Muscle Could Boost the Body’s Most Important Muscle
Having more muscle and less fat reduces the risk of early death in people with heart disease, a new study...
Will Eating at Night Make You Gain Weight?
Forget the boogeyman—eating directly before bedtime can cause nightmares too, and these feature expanding waistlines. Studies have suggested a range...
Is obesity contagious;
Obesity could spread from person to person in a similar way to the contagious bug, C.difficile, a new study has...
Stress-busting foods
Stress can take a toll on your body’s natural defenses, but eating the right foods can offer relief When work...
Fatty diets lead to daytime sleepiness, poor sleep
Men who consume diets high in fat are more likely to feel sleepy during the day, to report sleep problems...
5 foods that can actually make you hungrier
Do you ever have those days when your stomach feels like a bottomless pit? The next meal feels like an...
