*Artificially sweetened drinks increase risk of heart disease by 20%
*High-fat diet impairs immune function, accelerates cancer growth
*Diet modifications ameliorate hypertension, cognitive decline
*Drinking cup of coffee before exercise improves peak performance
Tomorrow is Christmas! The festive season is a period associated with overindulgence in unhealthy diets and excessive intake of alcohol among others.
Research has shown that many people tend to put on extra weight that predispose them to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney problems and stroke, among others.
Meanwhile, scientists have harped on the need for healthy eating during Yuletide because stress, sadness and over-indulgence during the festive season could be deadly.