Nearly half of adults in the United States (47%, or 116 million) have hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg or are taking medication for hypertension. In 2020, more than 670k deaths in the United States had hypertension as a primary or […]
Mushrooms are regarded as a vegetable but they are actually fungi. They have been consumed as a functional food by many cultures for centuries because of their unique taste, subtle flavor, and role in a healthful diet, being low in calories, carbohydrates, sodium, and fats and cholesterol-free. Edible mushrooms are rich in compounds such as […]
In a new study recently published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition, researchers evaluated whether health risks associated with metabolic syndrome may be diminished by consuming green tea extract. Green tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Its dried leaves and leaf buds are used to make several different teas, including black and […]
There are many factors that can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. Some of them include ubiquitous food availability, irregular sleep-activity patterns, and frequent exposure to artificial light sources that can lead to a disrupted day-night rhythm. In Western societies, most people spread their daily food intake over a minimum of 14 hours, […]
According to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session, drinking coffee, particularly two to three cups a day, is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and arrhythmias but also with living longer. The researchers that these analyses are the largest to look at coffee’s […]
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a prevalent form of cardiac decompensation that is increasing with population aging and there still no evidence-based therapies for it. Although is the leading cause of hospitalization in the elderly with almost a third of discharged patients being admitted or dying within 3 months. The search for […]
Peripheral artery disease (also called peripheral arterial disease) is a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. In peripheral artery disease (PAD), the legs or arms — usually the legs — don’t receive enough blood flow to keep up with demand. This may cause leg pain when walking […]
“Ketogenic” is a term for a low-carb diet (like the Atkins diet). The idea is for you to get more calories from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates. You cut back most on the carbs that are easy to digest, like sugar, soda, pastries, and white bread. When you eat less than 50 grams […]
B vitamins play an important role in different cellular processes that are essential for the nervous system and brain function, including several that help to maintain an appropriate balance between neural inhibition and excitation. It does this by upregulating inhibition and downregulating excitation. This role is important because when the equilibrium shifts towards excitation it […]
Frying oil at high temperatures (approximately 180o C (356ºF) or over) is a widespread processing method used to prepare foods of vegetable and animal origin. Numerous factors influence the stability and performance of frying oil. Edible oils are composed of triacylglycerols (>96%) and endogenous minor components, and at elevated temperatures, oils change significantly due to […]