Nutrition and Fitness News

Cocoa flavanols may reduce the risk for incident atrial fibrillation over time, perhaps as a result of atrial remodeling, according to a secondary analysis of a completed study published in European Journal of Preventative Cardiology.

Topically applied nanoparticle-encapsulated cannabidiol cream helped prevent and repair damage to the skin from ultraviolet A radiation, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

NEW YORK — Paying attention to one’s lifestyle is a cornerstone to maintaining and improving both physical and mental health, according to the new president of the American Psychiatric Association.

Increased vitamin A intake may play a role in reducing depressive symptoms in patients with heart failure, according to a cross-sectional study published in ESC: Heart Failure.

Patients with psoriasis, specifically those with a high BMI, had lower concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids and elevated concentrations of saturated fatty acid, which correlate to greater disease severity, according to a study.

CHICAGO — There is no harm in adding wild blueberries to a weight-loss regimen — in fact, they may even help to curb food cravings and preserve lean body mass, according to results of a small, randomized study presented at NUTRITION.

CHICAGO — Daily avocado intake for half a year did not significantly improve overall cardiovascular health, but it was associated with improvements in certain components, research presented at NUTRITION showed.

Pregnant women seeking an exercise routine that can potentially alleviate some pregnancy symptoms and improve delivery outcomes might be surprised to learn that resistance training, performed with guidance, could be an easy option.

Reductions in unprocessed red meat and processed meat consumption by 30% over a decade led to substantial reductions in chronic diseases and mortality among adults in the United States, a microsimulation study showed.

Supplementation with a formulation comprised of collagen and vitamin C improved the signs of aging including dermis density, texture and wrinkles, according to a study.