Diabetes is a growing problem worldwide. In addition to physical problems, many diabetics also suffer from emotional issues related to their illness. A recent study suggests that eating a plant-based diet may help boost mood and other health indicators in...
A recent study suggests that following a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet or a Mediterranean diet may be equally effective for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. A lacto-ovo vegetarian diet includes eggs and dairy, but excludes meat and fish. The Mediterranean...
Early menopause is when a woman’s ovaries stop functioning before age 45. It is associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and early cognitive decline. A recent study suggests that eating more vegetable protein may protect women from...
Colorectal cancers are one of the leading causes of cancer mortality. A recent study suggests that following a vegetarian diet may lower the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Participants in the study included 77,659 Seventh-Day Adventists who took part in...
High blood pressure is most commonly treated with anti-hypertensive medication but a recent study suggests that consuming a vegetarian diet may also help lower blood pressure. For their analysis, researchers examined seven clinical trials and 32 studies. In total, 311...
Recent findings suggest that consuming a vegetarian diet may lengthen your lifespan by nine years and bring a host of other health benefits, including reduction in obesity rates, reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease. The study follows 96,000 individuals...
