Most people (and certainly those reading this newsletter) want to know what’s the best way to maintain their health. What to eat, what to limit or avoid, and how much to eat are key questions. It seems like there is always a new “diet” that promises to help us lose excess weight; get blood pressure, […]
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Flip over any food or drink package and you’ll see a Nutrition Facts label. This helpful little chart is required to provide data on the per-serving content of calories and nutrients that are important to health (see image). “By revealing the content of key nutrients, the nutrition facts label can help you select healthier choices
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Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure. This usually symptomless condition is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke and is also associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cognitive decline. High blood pressure (hypertension) can be controlled with medication and diet and lifestyle changes.
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According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly17 percent of American adults currently use marijuana, and its popularity is rising as its use becomes more socially acceptable and increasingly legal. This rising acceptance, availability, and usage is prompting more research into possible negative health effects of regular cannabis use. One group of researchers
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It is recommended we all aim for 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity). Spreading that 150 minutes out in increments of, say, 30 minutes a day, five days a week is a common recommendation, but that is not practical or possible for everyone. A group of researchers
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Intermittent fasting is currently a highly sought-after dietary pattern. To explore the potential biomarkers of intermittent fasting, untargeted metabolomics analysis of fecal metabolites in two groups of mice… Intermittent fasting is currently a highly sought-after dietary pattern. To explore the potential biomarkers of intermittent fasting, untargeted metabolomics analysis of fecal metabolites in two groups of
Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common cause of dementia globally and is associated with a significant economic and social burden. Diet could represent an important tractable risk factor for VaD. We… Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common cause of dementia globally and is associated with a significant economic and social burden.
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Sarcopenia, characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle (SkM) mass, strength, and physical performance, is a prevalent complication in type 2 diabetes (T2D). Nitric oxide (NO), a multi… Sarcopenia, characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle (SkM) mass, strength, and physical performance, is a prevalent complication in type 2 diabetes (T2D).
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