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Drinking soda doesn’t just threaten to make us fat, it could be linked to a higher risk of cancer, judging from a new study. But here’s the more surprising part: so could fruit juices. Increased daily consumption of about 3.4 ounces of soda — roughly a third of a can of Coke — was...

Insights from this year’s ACSM conference on how to lift, what to eat, and how that affects endurance athletes. American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting presented various studies. For starters, here are three presentations on protein and muscle-building that grabbed my attention,...

It’s easy to get confused when it comes to health and nutrition. Even qualified experts often seem to hold opposing opinions. Yet, despite all the disagreements, a number of wellness tips are well supported by research. Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are actually based on good...

‘Oh what a tall boy, what do you feed him’; ‘Your girl is too thin, doesn’t she eat properly?’ As parents, you probably have heard these type of frequently asked questions – at family gatherings, at school, or on the playground. Casual as they may sound, they point to very serious...

Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes each year. The study estimated that roughly 1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough fruit and 1 in 12...