Diet and Lifestyle
How highly processed foods harm memory in the aging brain
A diet of highly processed food led to a strong inflammatory response in the brains of aging rats that was accompanied by behavioral signs of memory loss …
Read Full ArticleHigh intake of omega-3 fatty acid in nuts, seeds and plant oils linked to lower risk of death
A high intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) – found mainly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils – is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from cardiovascular disease. …
Read Full ArticleBrain-circuit discovery may help explain sex differences in binge alcohol drinking
A brain circuit that works as a “brake” on binge alcohol drinking may help explain male-female differences in vulnerability to alcohol use disorders …
Read Full ArticleIntermittent fasting makes fruit flies live longer — will it work for people?
Fruit fly study reveals how intermittent fasting works inside cells to slow the aging process. …
Read Full ArticleModerate-vigorous exercise boosts fitness three times more than walking
With help from 2,000 Framingham Heart Study participants, researchers studied how much being sedentary, walking, and routine exercise impacts cardiorespiratory fitness. …
Read Full ArticleDASH diet and exercise improve treatment-resistant high blood pressure
People with treatment-resistant hypertension successfully reduced their blood pressure by adopting the DASH eating plan, losing weight and improving their aerobic fitness. …
Read Full ArticleChildren who eat more fruits and vegetables have better mental health
Observational study finds children who eat a better diet, packed with fruits and vegetables, have better mental health. …
Read Full ArticleMIND diet linked to better cognitive performance
Study finds MIND diet may contribute to cognitive resilience in the elderly. …
Read Full ArticleProbotic-containing yogurt protects against gut microbiome changes that lead to antibiotic-induced diarrhea
Eating yogurt containing a particular strain probiotic appears to protect against harmful changes in the gut microbiome …
Read Full ArticleDiet may affect risk and severity of COVID-19
Study links healthy plant-based foods with lower risks of getting of COVID-19 and of having severe disease. …
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