by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on May 22, 2012
From the article: But with so many people, more than a decade of follow-up and enough deaths to compare, “this is probably the best evidence we have“ and are likely to get, said Dr. Frank Hu of the Harvard School of Public Health, who has researched coffee and health in the past. Two cups of [...]
by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on September 12, 2011
Midday Napping Slows Heart Disease Carole Bullock February 14, 2007 — What could be some of the most welcome heart-healthy advice in a long time comes from Greek researchers who say daytime napping — taking a siesta — may add years to your life. Appearing in the February 12 issue of the Archives of Internal [...]
by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on February 16, 2011
High-fiber diet tied to lower odds of early death Reuters Health February 15, 2011 People who eat a lot of fiber every day might be less likely to die prematurely from a range of illnesses — including heart disease, cancer, and infection — a new study suggests. The benefits of fiber in promoting weight loss, [...]
by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on October 10, 2010
Harvard School of Public Health Vitamin D and Health Vitamin D and Heart Disease Vitamin D has been getting increased publicity in the last few years as one of the most important factors in physical health… The optimal level of Vitamin D is controversial… The heart is basically a large muscle, and like skeletal muscle, [...]
by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on August 17, 2010
Red Meat May Boost Women’s Heart Disease Risk Eating fish, poultry, nuts and low-fat dairy lowers the chances, study shows Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter Eating fish, poultry, nuts and low-fat dairy lowers the chances, study shows. MONDAY, Aug. 16 (HealthDay News) — Women who eat a lot of red meat may be increasing their risk [...]