A diet rich in fiber may decrease a person's overall risk of death over a nine - year period, according to a new study. (livescience.com)
The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, found that fresh vegetables had the strongest protective effect, with each daily portion reducing overall risk of death by 16 %. (sciencedaily.com)
Eating red meat has been linked with an increased risk of certain diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, but its effects on overall risk of death have been unclear. (livescience.com)