Atlantic diet linked to health benefits, but watch the red meat
People who eat the Atlantic diet, which is based on traditional eating patterns in northwest Spain and northern Portugal, may reduce their risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
Sugary drinks increase risk of cardiovascular disease, regardless of how much you exercise
Daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages may heighten the risk of developing cardiovascular disease even among those with above average physical activity levels, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Portfolio diet may decrease risk of heart disease and stroke
The portfolio diet—a plant-based diet designed to lower unhealthy cholesterol—may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Examining the link between metabolism, mortality, and longevity
A new Harvard Chan School study has identified a group of metabolites associated with risk of mortality, and another group linked with longevity.
Examining the link between people’s sleep timing preferences, lifestyle, and diabetes
People who tend to stay up late have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those who rise early, a new study found.
Olive oil recommended as replacement for less healthy fats
Olive oil consumed on its own won’t transform health and may just add unnecessary calories to the diet.
Machine learning sheds new light on how walnuts benefit health
A newly developed machine learning algorithm has uncovered information about how eating walnuts can lead to significantly lower risk of chronic diseases. The algorithm was able to analyze data from 1,833 participants of a multi-year nutrition study and…
Replacing unhealthy fats with olive oil could lower heart disease risk
People whose diets included at least a daily half tablespoon of olive oil had a lower risk of heart disease than those who did not consume it.
Substituting healthy plant proteins for red meat lowers risk for heart disease
Study is first meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to look at health effects of red meat in diet by swapping it for other types of foods For immediate release: April 9, 2019 Boston, MA – Diets that replaced…