by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 28, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestJames Hill says that COVID-19 has exposed how the concept of wellness is not well established in the United States. Photo courtesy of James Hill. For decades, James Hill, PhD, the chair of the nutrition sciences department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has focused his career on health and wellness. His […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 22, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestResearchers say what you eat is more important than body mass index (BMI) in terms of cardiovascular disease risk. Getty Images Researchers report that a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet is more important for heart health than weight loss. They say...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 17, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExercise and diet are two important components to the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7” behaviors that can lower the risk of high blood pressure. Getty Images The American Heart Association says people who follow healthy lifestyle...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Sep 17, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestRed meat cooked using dry, high heat methods, like grilling, is especially high in a type of protein associated with increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. Getty Images A type of protein called AGEs has been associated with increased...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 18, 2020 | Health News
A new study found “whole grain” labels on cereal, bread, and crackers can be confusing for people trying to make smarter food choices. To have a “whole grain” label, only 51 percent of a product has to contain whole grains. Experts found people often made the wrong...
