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a high-salt diet coupled with low physical activity could be detrimental to cognitive health in older adults, according to new research. the study, published in the journal neurobiology of aging, reports that older adults who lead sedentary lifestyles and consume a lot of sodium in their diet may be putting themselves at risk for more than just heart disease. the researchers, led by dr.

eating blueberries can guard against high blood pressure, according to new research by the university of east anglia (uea) and harvard university. high blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the major cardiovascular diseases worldwide. it leads to stroke and heart disease and costs more than $300 billion each year. around a quarter of the adult population is affected globally, including 10 million people in the uk, over 2 million australians and one in three adults in the united states.

health conscious people understand the importance of a diet that includes all the essential vitamins and minerals to avoid chronic illness as we age. vitamin e is known to confer many health benefits including support for the heart and brain as well as being an immune system booster. many are surprised to find out that this critical vitamin exists in many different natural forms, all of which are required for vibrant health.

italian researchers have confirmed that diets rich in leafy green vegetables and olive oil are vital for heart health. dr. domenico palli from the cancer research and prevention institute in florence and his colleagues discovered that women who eat at least one serving of leafy greens a day are 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease than women who eat less. and those who consume at least three tablespoons of olive oil a day earn roughly the same benefit.

overweight and obesity are known to dramatically increase the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia. excess body fat fuels the fire of systemic inflammation and the release of dangerous chemical messengers or cytokines that damage the delicate inner lining of our arteries; this sets the stage for vascular dysfunction. as we pass age 35, there is a natural tendency to gain weight due to slowing metabolism, unchanged calorie intake and less physical activity.

as the us begins to emerge from recession, restaurants are seeing lapsed customers return. same-store sales are inching up, signaling the industry’s initial rebound to health; hiring is also up, signaling positive expectations for 2011. but this isn’t the same restaurant industry as before. big changes are on the way-on menus, in concept development and in the competitive landscape.technomic, the leading foodservice research and consulting firm, examines the future for restaurants through the lens of 40-plus years tracking the industry, and sees 11 top trends emerging in 2011: 1.

first lady michelle obama\'s campaign for healthier school lunches could be revived in congress after two key democrats said they will drop opposition to using funding from food stamps to pay for it. reps.

new south wales premier kristina kenneally yesterday announced that menus for fast-food outlets across nsw will be required to display kilojoule information on their printed and menu boards, as of february 1st 2011. businesses such as major fast food, bakery, coffee and doughnut chains will now be required to ‘clearly and legibly’ display the kilojoule content on their menu board, as well as prominently featuring the average adult daily energy intake of 8700 kilojoules.

so you have decided it`s time to try for a baby. congratulations! your head is swimming with thoughts about the future, and whether you are mom or dad this is an exciting time. but let`s pause for a moment and consider: good nutrition is more vital than ever now that you are trying to conceive. a healthy diet should be a regular part of life, but if it`s not currently, now is the time to start. for both mom and dad it is ideal to start improving your diet at least 3-12 months before conception.