Danish researchers, in collaboration with the Danish Football Association, have released a White Paper that describes football as an effective recipe in the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases. The White Paper entitled Football as Prevention and Treatment – A White Paper Focusing on 10 Non-Communicable Diseases and Risk Factors – compiles and presents research…
Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). While factors such as diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have long been linked with heart…
With a new spin on cooking french fries, Steak ‘n Shake is joining the campaign “Make America Healthy Again,” made popular by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The company recently made a change and now is cooking shoestring fries in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil. Some Florida locations were the…
To many nutrition experts, eggs are golden — one of the most accessible and affordable protein sources available. And while the “affordable” part may currently be up for debate as bird flu drives up the prices, experts point out that eggs are still cheaper than many lean meats and fresh fish. Plus, they’re versatile, portable…
PUBLISHED ON: Mar 6, 2025 | Duration: 04:37 Min In this video, Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker, Consultant Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon, MetaHeal- Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery Center, Saifee, Apollo and Namaha Hospitals, Mumbai shares advice on making balanced food choices and incorporating nutritious meals into your daily routine. These tips can help you maintain a…
Many “vegan” meals aren’t as healthy as you think—new research reveals that refined grains, fried foods, and saturated fats are widespread in plant-based restaurant dishes. Are your plant-based choices really good for you? Study: Healthful vs. Unhealthful Plant-Based Restaurant Meals. Image Credit: Geshas / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examined the…
A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than our genes. The researchers used data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants to assess the influence…
By Dr. Danielle Madril Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Florida February serves as American Heart Month, providing an opportune time to recognize and address the risk factors for heart disease. That’s crucial considering a recent report by the American Heart Association found heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with…
Hue got this! The next time you’re standing in the grocery store, staring at the array of offerings, think about the rainbow. Eating foods that are red, orange, yellow, green, purple and brown means filling your stomach with minerals, vitamins, fiber and relatively few calories. It’s the opposite of the ubiquitous “beige diet” — white…
This time of year, Valentine’s Day spirit is everywhere – from gift boxes and cards to conversation hearts, heart-shaped chocolates and even heart-shaped balloons. While we all have our favorite heart-shaped treat (mine are Reese’s hearts), we should also take some time think about the most important heart – the one in our chests. Since…