Tag: heart disease

Plant trees in cities, for your heart

It seems like a no-brainer, but sometimes you need to give evidence to city councillors: A new multi-institutional study led by UC Davis Health suggests that not all green space is created equal. Living in urban neighborhoods with more visible trees is associated with a 4% lower incidence of cardiovascular disease, while areas dominated by grass or low shrubs may be linked to higher cardiovascular risk.

The Mediterranean diet is officially awesome and heart smart

For years empirical evidence has suggested that the Mediterranean diet, which includes a lot of fish, nuts, olive oil,...

Surprising Reason Big Butts Are Healthy

Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates have all ranked among the world’s top 10 fattest nations with...

Sustainable Table Film Shows What’s On Your Plate

Miriam has been covering a series of sustainable meal recipes from the Middle East region, from countries like Saudi...

Globally, Obesity is Now Deadlier Than Hunger

Need incentive to eat healthier?  Diabetes, stroke and heart disease, have become the dominant cause of death and disability...

Heart Attacks in Kids for One or More Cans a Day?

Kids in the Middle East love those super-sweet soda and drink beverages. Loaded with sugar, parents should limit intake...

4 Reasons To Eat Pomegranate During the Jewish New Year

You have to love the health benefits of this amazing fruit. With Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashana) around the corner,...

Pink mountain salt, sea salt, or mined?

Rock salt, Redmond sea salt, table salt, pink Himalayan salt. How much salt is in your diet might be...