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News & Articles By Janine Acero
07/21/2018
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By Janine Acero
Exercise is great for seniors – Older adults who move around a lot are better able to express themselves
Aging may hinder a person’s physical activities, but one study found that regular exercise for healthy older people may help reduce their struggle to express themselves in words. Researchers at the University of Birmingham found that the aerobic fitness levels of older adults were directly related to the occurrence of age-related cognitive lapses, such as a “tip-of-the-tongue” state, wherein a person has […]
06/29/2018
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By Janine Acero
Dark chocolate is good for fighting metabolic syndrome, unless you stress about it
Consumption of dark chocolate has been associated with the decrease in risk of cardiometabolic problems. However, a team of researchers found that the efficacy of dark chocolate in this regard may be significantly affected by levels of anxiety. The following study, which was published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, aimed to examine the association between […]
12/26/2017
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By Janine Acero
Keep your body guessing: Sporadic fasting can be beneficial for metabolism, weight loss
A study published in the journal Cell Research suggests that obesity and other metabolic disorders may be reduced and prevented by means of intermittent fasting. An article by HealthLine.com describes intermittent fasting as “a term for an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. It does not say anything about which foods […]
12/13/2017
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By Janine Acero
Do you get enough whole grains? Eat more to lose weight, feel fuller longer, reduce inflammation
A comprehensive study reveals evidence of the beneficial properties of substituting whole grains to refined grain diets – such as losing weight and reducing inflammation – particularly among overweight people who are most at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and type-2 diabetes. Researchers from the National Food Institute worked together with the Department of Nutrition, […]
11/30/2017
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By Janine Acero
Snack food vs. fruit and veggies: Poor diet is one more reason to limit kids’ screen time
Children whose attention are always focused on television are more likely to avoid fruits and vegetables, according to scientists. Researchers from the Loughborough University surveyed 527 children between the ages of 11 and 12 and found that two-thirds of the young participants spent more than two hours viewing TV, which affected their eating habits. They were found […]
11/28/2017
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By Janine Acero
Food scientists blame newly discovered “taste” for carbohydrate cravings on taste buds – implying we are victims of our physiology
Food scientists have found evidence that our tongues have a certain sensitivity to the taste of carbohydrates, making it the sixth official taste that our taste buds are able to detect – apart from sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami – according to an article by the Daily Mail. Researchers from Deakin University in Australia studied 34 adults […]
11/15/2017
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By Janine Acero
Two sides of the same coin: High fat diets cause anxiety and stress causes digestion problems
A new study from Brigham Young University (BYU) reveals that digestive microorganisms change behavior when the host is under stress. BYU professor of microbiology and molecular biology Laura Bridgewater used male and female mice for the study experiment. She found that when the female mice were exposed to mild stress, their gut microbiota (microscopic organisms […]
11/10/2017
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By Janine Acero
Being overweight taxes your heart, increasing risk of disease, death
A new study reveals that putting on extra weight can substantially alter the size of your heart, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. A bigger, heavier heart stretches its upper chambers, causing atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeats. The chances of you carrying excess weight is increased when you consume high amounts of energy […]
10/27/2017
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By Janine Acero
Fatty liver disease on the rise in children—from too many sweet treats
A sweetener used in ice cream and soda may cause potentially fatal liver disease, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that high fructose consumption is triggering an early form of fatty liver disease in children, a condition that is normally associated with alcohol consumption, which can lead to cancer, stroke, and heart problems. Clinically […]
10/22/2017
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By Janine Acero
Everything in moderation – including exercise: Researchers determine too much can cause heart disease, especially in white men
Scientists warned that too much exercise can be bad for the heart, as reported on the DailyMail. The phrase “everything in moderation” has usually been associated with eating delicious-but-deadly foods, drinking alcoholic beverages, and other obvious activities that can be dangerous in excess. However, this popular adage apparently also applies to exercising. A new study […]
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