Strawberries, blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, who are more likely to die from a heart attack than men. A new study led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the University of East Anglia finds that women who eat … Read more
Harvard School of Public Health has honored the acclaimed British chef and food activist Jamie Oliver with the 2012 Harvard School of Public Health Healthy Cup Award for his significant achievements working to end the childhood obesity epidemic. Jamie Oliver’s 2010 and 2011 prime time ABC television series, “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” increased awareness of … Read more
Psychological assets like optimism and positive emotion afford protection against cardiovascular disease. It also appears that these factors slow the progression of disease, says a study was published 2012 in Psychological Bulletin. Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that positive psychological well-being appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks,strokes and other … Read more
Vegetarian Recipes for a Healthy Eating Plate Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate has a new version, a meatless one. Acclaimed cookbook author Mollie Katzen and Harvard University Dining Services have cooked up this new vegetarian version. Cozy Red Lentil Mash, Thai Eggplant Salad with Coconut Tofu Strips, Garlic-Braised Greens and Roasted Squash with Pomegranate, “Simple Celery … Read more