Previous research has shown that adequate levels of vitamin D promote good overall health. However, women who are overweight often lack sufficient amounts of this nutrient.

Strawberries are a popular summertime snack, since many people know they these fruits are light on calories and nutritious.

Individuals who gain excess weight during their 40s may have an increased risk of developing dementia in old age, according to a recent study published in the journal Neurology.

A paper published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism reports that the brain reacts differently to fructose and glucose, two sweeteners that are commonly used in processed foods. Oregon Health and Science University researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study brain activity in real-time

For many individuals who want to avoid the adverse health effects of weight loss drugs, finding low-calorie yet satiating food options can be difficult.

Polyphenols that are found in blueberries have been shown to possess a number of health benefits, including the capability to lower a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease.

Flavanoids called Nobiletin that are found in tangerines may help prevent obesity and related diseases, even among individuals who eat unhealthy diets, according to a recent study published in the journal Diabetes.

Individuals who have low levels of stress and those who sleep between six and eight hours per night may be more likely to achieve their weight loss goals than sleep deprived or nervous people, according to a new study that was published in the International Journal of Obesity.

Obese postmenopausal women who suffer from type 2 diabetes may be able to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease by adding less than two teaspoons of safflower oil to their daily dietary intake, according to a new study that was published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

In a review of more than 160 human and animal studies, researchers at the University of Illinois found that happiness can help individuals and creatures experience better health and live longer than those who are unhappy or endure frequent feelings of stress or depression.