Coaches value players who have their head in the game, but a new study finds that may not be the healthiest thing for soccer players. Those who head the ball most frequently, the study showed, had damage in brain areas similar to …
Diet & Fitness
Cutting Back on Salt: How Low Is Too Low?
Cutting back on salt is a key recommendation in the government’s latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and has been a part of good health advice for decades. But, increasingly, the evidence suggests that that guidance may …
To Salt or Not to Salt? Study Questions the Benefits of Reducing Dietary Sodium
For decades, experts have been recommending that Americans cut down on their salt consumption to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. According to a new study, however, while reducing dietary salt does lower blood …
Banning Sugared Drinks in Schools Doesn’t Lower Student Consumption
Banning sugared beverages from schools will limit children’s access to calorie-laden sodas and sports drinks but will do little to lower their overall intake of the drinks, according to new research.
Your Product Is Free of Parabens, Sulfates and Lots of Other Things: Should You Care?
Roxanne Green is a corporate ingredient-reader. What that means is she gets paid to do what savvy (neurotic?) consumers spend hours doing in the cosmetics aisle.
Fast Food’s Biggest Customer: Not the Poor, But the Middle Class
Contrary to popular wisdom, eating at McDonald’s isn’t exactly cheap, costing some $28 for a family of four. Which might help explain the results of a recent study from the University of California, Davis, which found that …
NYC Marathon Sunday: Healthland’s Tips for a Safe, Fun Run
On Sunday, Nov. 6, tens of thousands of participants of the annual ING New York City Marathon will hurtle through the city’s five boroughs. That’s a lot of potential for fun — and for pain.
Gym vs. Genes: How Exercise Trumps Obesity Genes
Our genes may have a lot to do with the way we look and behave, but they certainly don’t dictate our destiny. That’s true when it comes to our weight too.
How a Compound in Red Wine Does the Body Good
You may be less interested to learn why red wine is good for you than to simply know that it is. But if you’re curious, researchers have now completed the most comprehensive study to date on the health effects of an ingredient in …
Teen Weight Loss: They’re Doing It Wrong
In a recent study of high school students in Philadelphia, researchers found that 14% were obese. The good news is that three-quarters of these obese teens said they were trying to lose weight. The bad news is they appeared to be …
5 Quick Tips for Dealing With Halloween Candy
What to do with all the trick-or-treating loot your kids will drag home tonight? Fear not, there are ways to let your kids enjoy it without overindulging.
Trick or Treat? FDA Warns Against Too Much Black Licorice
Just in time for Halloween, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people away from eating too much black licorice.
Why Lovin’ the McRib Isn’t Heart Smart
Blink and it’s gone. The ephemeral McRib sandwich appears at McDonald’s infrequently and only for a limited time. If you haven’t indulged in one yet, here’s what you’re missing: azodicarbonamide, ammonium sulfate and polysorbate …