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In a 2009 study, Dr. David Jenkins, of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada, and colleagues found that a low-carbohydrate vegan diet - labeled as "Eco-Atkins" - was effective for weight loss. Now, new research from the team finds the diet may also reduce the risk of heart disease by 10%...

The phytonutrients in apples can help you regulate your blood sugar. Recent research has shown that apple polyphenols can help prevent spikes in blood sugar through a variety of mechanisms. Flavonoids like quercetin found in apples can inhibit enzymes like alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase...

If you’re concerned about controlling your weight gain, it’s better to exercise a little than going on a diet. Regular, moderate physical activity (such as walking, swimming, prenatal yoga) may help you and your baby gain the proper weight, as well as reducing the discomforts of pregnancy, such...

It's not always easy to encourage your children to eat a balanced diet. Here are ten tips for helping them to develop healthy habits at a young age. 10. Eat breakfast girl having breakfast with dad Eating breakfast, even if it’s just a banana and a glass of milk, kick-starts the body and...

ber tend to swamp out the mosquito species that transmits West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses, entomologists say. Similar conditions happened following hurricanes in 2004 and 2005, according to Jonathan Day, professor of medical entomology at the University of Florida. Too much water...