Small Changes in Diet Could Help You Live Much Healthier and More Sustainably
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain…
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Natural Compound Found in Fruit May Prevent and Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence that the compound farnesol, found naturally in herbs, and berries and other fruits, prevents and…
Fasting May Help Ward Off Infections – Protects Against Foodborne Illness Such As Salmonella
Fasting before and during exposure to Salmonella enterica bacteria protects mice from developing a full-blown infection, in part due to changes in the animals’ gut…
2/3 of Calories in Children and Teen Diets Comes From Ultraprocessed Foods
New study in JAMA also found kids and teens eat less unprocessed and minimally processed foods. The calories that children and adolescents consumed from ultraprocessed…
Coffee and Veggies May Help Protect Against COVID-19
Less processed meat and being breastfed also confer protection. Sip a Venti dark roast and eat a salad. A new Northwestern Medicine study shows coffee…
Bitter Brew: High Coffee Consumption Is Associated With Smaller Brain Volume
It’s a favorite first-order for the day, but while a quick coffee may perk us up, new research from the University of South Australia shows…
Healthy Lifestyle May Help Mitigate High Genetic Risk of Cancer
Bottom Line: Healthy lifestyle factors such as abstinence from smoking and drinking, low body mass index, and exercise correlated with decreased cancer incidence, even in individuals…
Higher Levels of Omega-3 in the Blood Increase Life Expectancy by Almost Five Years
A 1% increase in this substance in the blood is associated with a change in mortality risk similar to that of quitting smoking. Levels of…
Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Increased Significantly Among Adolescents During COVID Pandemic
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic. The number of adolescents admitted to…
Eating Whole Grains May Protect Against Heart Disease
Eating whole grains linked to smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar. Middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of…
The Omega-3 Fatty Acid That Can Significantly Improve Heart Health
EPA Significantly Reduces Cardiovascular Events In 2018, a study found that a high dose of an omega-3 fatty acid given to patients with an elevated…
Meta-Analysis Finds That Omega-3 Supplements Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes – Type Matters
Reduction in cardiovascular risk was greatest for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) alone rather than combination of EPA and another omega-3 fatty acid. For decades, there has…
Climate Changed the Size of Our Bodies – And Our Brains
The average body size of humans has fluctuated significantly over the last million years and is strongly linked to temperature. Colder, harsher climates drove the…
A Ketogenic Diet May Be Helpful With Brain Cancer
A modified ketogenic diet may be worth exploring for people with brain tumors, according to a new study published in the July 7, 2021, online…
Essential Amino Acids: Why Wild African Fruits Can Supplement Low Protein Staple Foods
In the line-up of wild African fruits, the marula is the best known. For thousands of years, people have depended on the trees for food,…
Unexpected Benefits to Starting the Day Off With Chocolate
Eating milk chocolate every day may sound like a recipe for weight gain, but a new study of postmenopausal women has found that eating a…
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Breaking Your Heart – Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Death
Ultra-processed food consumption associated with increased risk of heart disease, death. Ultra-processed foods account for 58% of total energy in the average U.S. diet, but…
Folate Deficiency Demystified: Genetics of Why Some People May Be at a Greater Risk of Disease
As many expectant mothers know, getting enough folate is key to avoiding neural tube defects in the baby during pregnancy. But for the individuals who…
