By Monica Beyer Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Health claims that manufacturers make on food packaging might not match a product’s nutritional benefits, but people still make buying decisions based on these claims, researchers reveal. The nutritional facts and ingredients that appear on a product’s packaging aim to reveal what consumers want to know about a food. A...
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What are the best cereals for people with diabetes?
By Zawn Villines Reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN, RD In addition to their health concerns, some people with a recent diabetes diagnosis worry that they will no longer be able to eat the foods they enjoy, including cereal. However, there are many types of cereal that people with diabetes can eat without worrying, as long as they take a few...
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A substantial benefit from replacing steak with fish
by Technical University of Denmark The average Dane will gain a health benefit from substituting part of the red and processed meat in their diet with fish, according to calculations from the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. Men over 50 and women of childbearing age in particular would benefit from such a change in diet. In a Ph.D. study...
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LED light can damage eyes, health authority warns
by Amélie Baubeau The “blue light” in LED lighting can damage the eye’s retina and disturb natural sleep rhythms, France’s government-run healthwatchdog said this week. New findings confirm earlier concerns that “exposure to an intense and powerful [LED] light is ‘photo-toxic’ and can lead to irreversible loss of retinal cells and diminished sharpness of vision,” the French Agency for...
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Menopause ‘not the cause of midlife weight gain’ in women
by Australian National University Fat-mass continues to increase in middle-age women but menopause isn’t to blame, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). Mr Ananthan Ambikairajah, a Ph.D. Scholar from ANU, says post-menopausal women do have higher belly fat compared to premenopausal women, which could increase their risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia. “Older women can experience weight gain for many reasons....
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Here’s how to prevent dementia, according to new world health guidelines
Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY USA TODAY sat down with Ruth Drew of the Alzheimer’s Association to discuss family conflicts due to caring for a relative with dementia. USA TODAY Eat well, exercise often and don’t take some of those vitamins, the World Health Organization said in newly released guidelines on how to reduce risk of dementia. With dementia already affecting 50...
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Regular crosswords and number puzzles linked to sharper brain in later life
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Older adults who regularly take part in word and number puzzles have sharper brains, according to the largest online study to date. The more regularly adults aged 50 and over played puzzles such as crosswords and Sudoku, the better their brain function, according to research in more than 19,000 participants, led by the University of Exeter and King’s...
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FDA: Tattoo inks recalled due to bacterial contamination
The recalled inks include: all lots of Scalpaink SC, Scalpaink PA, and Scalpaink AL basic black inks made by Scalp Aesthetics; lots 12024090 and 12026090 of Dynamic Color-Black tattoo ink made by Dynamic Color Inc.; and lot 10.19.18 of Solid Ink-Diablo (red) tattoo ink made by Color Art Inc. (dba Solid Ink; dba Antone’s Ink). Consumers should ask their tattoo artist or studio about the inks they use and...
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Negative personal experiences add meaning to life
by University of Minnesota While many people say they appreciate positive experiences more than negative ones, there is a hidden benefit of negative experiences. While someone involved in a negative situation might not enjoy it, a recent study from the University of Minnesota and Stanford University indicates that a negative experience can provide meaning for the individual. University of Minnesota Professor Kathleen Vohs and fellow researchers found that...
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How much coffee is too much for the heart?
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Jasmin Collier For many people, coffee is the magical brew that kick starts the day, a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon, and sometimes even a well-appreciated digestive after dinner. However, how much coffee is too much? A large new study claims to hold the answer. “What on earth could...