The calorie counts used as the foundation for diet plans and healthy-eating guidance for the past 18 years may be wrong, a report suggests.
Rethink for calorie eating levels
Posted by donny_blitz 9 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease
Posted by mittan 16 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Coronary Artery Disease, Kidney Diseases, Minerals
Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring
Posted by mittan 19 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Folic Acid, Prenatal Care
It has long been suggested that healthy folate (the natural form of folic acid) levels in expectant mothers goes hand in hand with healthy nervous system development in their children. A study published in an upcoming issue of The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry finds that low maternal folate levels is linked to the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity problems in children at
Men and women become gradually less fit with age, with declines accelerating after age 45, according to a new report. However, maintaining a healthy body-mass index, not smoking and being physically active are associated with higher fitness levels throughout adult life.
Shock finding on salt levels in big-name brand foods
Posted by edwina 50 days ago (http://www.guardian.co.uk)
Supermarket own-brand and 'value' ranges have far less salt than the famous names, UK study findsCustomers searching for the healthy options on supermarket shelves may be better-off choosing the cheaper deals, according to a study which has found that own-brand and "value" ranges have the lowest levels of salt.An analysis of salt levels in breads, cereals, tomato ketchups, sauces and soups found
Low lead levels harming children
Posted by donny_blitz 68 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
So-called "safe" levels of lead in the blood are harming young children's development, UK researchers say.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Topic: Childhood Immunization
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