November 27, 2013

Need a strategy to beat the battle of the bulge at the holiday buffet table? Start at the healthier end. A new study found that people eating at a buffet had more fruit if they started their grazing near the salads rather than the meat. The first three food items they encountered made up two-thirds of the typical plate. Source Link

Pregnant women may want to think twice about the daily pain relievers they use. A new study found that women who took regularly products with acetaminophen like Tylenol during pregnancy had children with poorer language skills and more behavior problems. Researchers found no developmental problems in children of women who took ibuprofen. Source Link

It could be a nutty way to live longer. A 30-year study found that people who like to snack on nuts were less likely to die. Tree nuts was shown to be more protective than peanuts. Even overweight nut eaters who didn't exercise or otherwise eat healthy enjoyed longer lifespans. Source Link