American Heart Association says Trans Fat Consumption is Linked to Diminished Memory in Working-aged Adults
November 24, 2014
Chicago, IL – High trans fat consumption is linked to worse memory among working-age men, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014.
In a recent study of approximately 1,000 healthy men, those who consumed the most trans fats showed notably worse performance on a word memory test. The strength of the association remained even after taking into consideration things like age, education, ethnicity and depression. [Read more]
American Heart Association reports spices and herbs intervention helps adults reduce salt intake
March 26, 2014
San Francisco, CA – Teaching people how to flavor food with spices and herbs is considerably more effective at lowering salt intake than having them do it on their own, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology & Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism Scientific Sessions 2014.
Reduction in Salt Consumption Recommended. (Copyright American Heart Association)
