WebMD (8/31, Laino) reports, "A new study suggests that waiting at least an hour after dinner before going to sleep reduces your risk of stroke by about two-thirds." The study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting, also found that "for every 20 minutes more that you wait, stroke risk drops another 10%." American … Continue reading Waiting An Hour After Dinner Before Sleep May Reduce Stroke Risk
Month: August 2011
Chocolate May Reduce Heart Disease, Stroke Risk
ABC World News (8/29, story 10, 0:30, Sawyer) reported that "chocolate may be a kind of secret weapon against heart disease." Bloomberg News (8/30, Torsoli) reports that "regular consumption" of chocolate "may slash the risk of developing heart disease by a third, according to research published in the British Medical Journal and presented...at the European Society of Cardiology's conference … Continue reading Chocolate May Reduce Heart Disease, Stroke Risk
Aerobic Exercise Trumps Resistance Training For Losing Belly Fat
HealthDay (8/26, Preidt) reported, "Aerobic exercise is better than resistance training if you want to lose the belly fat that poses a serious threat to your health," according to a study published Aug. 25 in the American Journal of Physiology. After comparing the "effectiveness of aerobic exercise (such as jogging), resistance training (such as weight lifting), … Continue reading Aerobic Exercise Trumps Resistance Training For Losing Belly Fat
The 10 best back-to-school foods to give kids a boost
As children head back to school, it is important to arm them not only with the newest backpacks and pencils, but also with a nutritious diet. While the lure of fast food and quick meals can be enticing, fueling kids with healthy foods and a well-rounded diet can be easier than parents think. "A new … Continue reading The 10 best back-to-school foods to give kids a boost
Diet Rich In Nuts, Soy May Help Reduce LDL Cholesterol
USA Today (8/24, Hellmich) reports that while "nutrition experts have known for years that some foods, such as oatmeal, nuts and soy products, lower cholesterol," but new research "shows that a diet with several of these foods can decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol significantly." The Wall Street Journal (8/24, Wang, Subscription Publication) reports that the study , published in the Journal … Continue reading Diet Rich In Nuts, Soy May Help Reduce LDL Cholesterol