Researchers at Auckland University’s School of Population Health and Victoria University of Wellington looked at how New Zealanders changed their shopping and cooking habits during alert levels 3 and 4 . While the full report is yet to be completed Niki Bezzant pieces together the...
The largest-ever global study of cholesterol levels has found that levels are declining sharply in high income, western nations including New Zealand, but rising in low- and middle-income nations particularly in Asia and several Pacific Islands.The fall in cholesterol in New Zealand has occurred in...
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This research summarises the outcomes from a structured, church-based, culturally tailored lifestyle intervention showed a number of improvements in diabetes risk among Samoans in Sydney. The intervention, however, requires more rigorous testing in a larger randomised controlled trial over a longer time period....
The research concluded the beneficial effect of green tea consumption on cancer prevention remains unproven. Caution is advised regarding supplementation with high-dose green tea extracts due to the possible adverse effects....
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials showed that most macronutrient diets, over six months, result in modest weight loss and substantial improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, particularly blood pressure. However, at 12 months the effects on weight reduction and improvements in cardiovascular risk...
This systematic review found high-fibre diets are a key aspect of diabetes management recommending up to 35 grams of fibre daily....
This observational study looked at the change in drink purchases in 16 Australian recreation centres following a sugar-sweetened beverage reduction initiative. The conclusion suggests this type of health promotion is feasible in other areas, however, complementary strategies should be considered as well to encourage customers...
This research compared the of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight and cardiovascular risk factor reduction in adults. The results over six months showed modest weight loss and substantial improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, particularly blood pressure. At 12 months the effects...
Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially reduce their stroke risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and making healthy food choices, according to new research published today in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division...
