Research being reported by the Mayo Clinic suggests that the compound resveratrol, found in red wine and available in supplements, may be responsible for many of the reported health benefits of drinking red wine. Resveratrol is a particular type of antioxidant present in red wine and new research indicates it may have be associated with [...]

We are all aware of the danger of eating too much fatty food. Foods high in saturated fat have been known to contribute to obesity, high cholesterol, and other health conditions. If those concerns were not enough new research indicates that fatty foods may also have a detrimental effect on muscle and brain power as [...]

Many of us are familiar with the idea of women going on dates opting for salads instead of full meals.  This scenario has been played out on TV and in popular culture for decades.  New research indicates that this phenomenon is indeed real. A new study conducted at MacMaster University and published in the online [...]

There is a new movement within the diet and nutrition community that is calling for a new approach to dieting.  This group suggests that eating often should be acceptable during a diet, even encouraged because it makes maintaining a diet plan much more likely.  Eating often can help many people avoid the feeling of incessant [...]