Given free tokens through an Upshur County nutrition program, Julia Harvey looked like a grown-up digging for change in her handbag to pay for watermelons, potatoes and her favorite, cucumbers. Julia Harvey picks out her own free watermelon thanks to a federally funded nutrition program that won’t be happening this summer, due to looming federal…
Adopting multiple healthy habits can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, yet new research reveals that managing body weight remains the key driver, especially across different ethnic groups. Study: Prospective association of a Lifestyle Risk Factor Index with type 2 diabetes in the Multiethnic Cohort. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published…
A new study offers insight into the health and lifestyle indicators – including diet, physical activity and weight – that align most closely with healthy brain function across the lifespan. The study used machine learning to determine which variables best predicted a person’s ability to quickly complete a task without becoming distracted. Reported in The…
In blue zones, communities known for having the highest life expectancies in the world, longevity researcher Dan Buettner says breakfast is a top priority. Based on his time and research in places like Okinawa, Japan and Sardinia, Italy, Buettner suggests that first meal of the day may be crucial to living a long, healthy life….
A new study suggests that eating one avocado a day may positively impact sleep. Science now confirms sleep is as important for good health as nutrition and exercise. In a secondary analysis of the largest randomized controlled trial on avocados to date, researchers found adults who consumed one avocado daily for six months reported better…
If you know you need to eat more protein but aren’t sure where to start, breakfast is a good place. Eating a sizeable portion of your daily protein goal first thing not only ticks a box early, it also helps to curb energy slumps, sugar cravings, and sluggishness later in the day. Current guidelines recommend…
Eight in 10 children from low-income families in Hong Kong suffer from serious nutritional imbalance, with less than 14 per cent getting enough dairy, a survey has found. The People Service Centre on Tuesday released the findings of a four-year study that monitored 426 children, aged three to 11, from underprivileged households, including those living…
Share on PinterestDrinking coffee appears to support healthy aging in women, according to recent study findings. Image credit: OLEKSANDRA TROIAN/Getty Images. Coffee has many potential health benefits, and research into its potential benefits is ongoing. Experts are interested in how coffee may impact women, specifically. Results from a recent study shared at the Nutrition 2025…
While moms have traditionally gotten much of the focus when it comes to children’s eating habits, a new study highlights the importance of dads in shaping a child’s relationship with food. According to the study, young children were more likely to consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables if their father ate a healthier…
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC), is one of the top three most common cancers in Guam. It affects many people, especially CHamoru and Filipino families. Recent studies by the University of Guam and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center found that more younger adults – and in particular, CHamorus – are being…