Just two sausages per week may raise breast cancer risk

Researchers suggest that eating just 9 grams of processed meats per day, or two sausages per week, could increase women’s risk of breast cancer.

Eating fish weekly improves kids’ sleep, intelligence

Research found that children who consumed fish at least once per week had better sleep quality and higher intelligence than those who ate fish less often.

Eating french fries may double the risk of early death

Eating french fries and other forms of fried potatoes two or three times per week could significantly increase the risk of premature death, study finds.

Sunscreen may cause vitamin D deficiency, says study

Researchers suggest that unprotected exposure to midday sun for up to 30 minutes twice per week may help to boost and maintain vitamin D levels.

Could yogurt help lower high blood pressure?

A study finds women who ate at least five yogurt portions per week had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure; the link was strongest for those on a healthy diet.

Strawberries, blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women

Women who ate at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries per week had fewer heart attacks. Blueberries and strawberries contain high levels of compounds that have cardiovascular benefits.

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Breast Cancer Prevention – Part Time Low Carb Diet Better Than Standard Full Time Diets

Women who go on a low carb diet just two days per week have a lower risk of developing breast cancer compared to those who follow a standard calorie-restricted diet every day of the week, in order to lose weight and lower their insulin blood levels.

Weight Loss Of 10 Pounds Over 3 Years By Eating 100 Calories Less Per Day, New Predictive Model Shows

Doctors and dieticians have worked for decades assuming that cutting 500 calories from a person’s daily diet will result in a steady weight loss of approximately one pound per week, however, this assumption is incorrect, as it does not take metabolic changes into account that can lead to unrealistic expectations for diet plans…