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Consuming a moderate amount of caffeinated coffee prior to indulging in a group activity enhances an individual’s task-relevant participation in the group activity. Image credit: Raw Pixel.

Coffee Improves Teamwork, New Research Shows

Jun 15, 2018 by News Staff

A pair of studies conducted by scientists from the University of California at Davis and the Ohio State University found that people gave more positive...

MacLean et al suggest that smoking status is associated with poor diet quality. Image credit: Quick Fix / CC BY-SA 2.0.

Smokers Have Worse Quality Diets than Former Smokers or Non-Smokers, Says New Study

Apr 5, 2018 by News Staff

A team of researchers from Fairfield University and Yale University has evaluated data from 5,293 U.S. adults and found that smokers consumed around 200...

According to Rowley IV et al, cocoa compounds have beneficial effects on beta-cell function. Image credit: Pernilla Klockars.

Study: Cocoa Compounds Help Cells Release More Insulin

Sep 1, 2017 by News Staff

When a person has diabetes, their body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t process blood sugar properly; at the root of that is the failure...

Cocoa and chocolate are good for your cognition. Image credit: Steve Buissinne.

Cocoa, Chocolate Consumption Enhances Cognitive Abilities and Memory, New Review Finds

Jun 30, 2017 by News Staff

Regular dietary intake of cocoa flavanols — naturally occurring substances found in cacao beans — improves general cognition, attention, processing...

New research investigated the impact of mango on gut health, inflammation, and metabolic activities. Image credit: Haifeng Lu.

Eating Mangoes Could Benefit Your Health

Jun 28, 2017 by Natali Anderson

Several human studies on consumption of mango (Mangifera indica) have found multiple health benefits associated with the fruit including improved blood...

J Philip Karl et al quantify benefits of a whole-grain diet. Image credit: Tofs.

Study Reveals Health Benefits of Whole-Grain Diet

Feb 9, 2017 by News Staff

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that substituting whole grains for refined grains increases calorie loss by...

According to Murphy et al, large, salty, or protein-rich meals induce post-meal sleep in fruit flies. Image credit: Keith Murphy.

Study: Large, Salty, or Protein-Rich Meals Induce Post-Meal Sleepiness

Nov 23, 2016 by News Staff

Higher protein and salt content in our food, as well as the volume consumed, can lead to longer naps, a new study in fruit flies suggests. According to...

Healthy living means higher brain function, according to Cohen et al. Image credit: Skeeze.

Healthier Lifestyle Linked to Better Brain Function, Delay of Dementia

Nov 9, 2016 by News Staff

A new study published in the Journal of Public Health has found eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, leads to better...

Honey is considered an added sugar. Image credit: Estel Heitz.

American Heart Association: Children Should Consume Less Than 25 Grams of Added Sugars Daily

Aug 23, 2016 by News Staff

Children ages 2 to 18 should eat or drink less than six teaspoons of added sugars daily (equivalent to about 100 calories or 25 grams), according to new...