Fantastic: Olive oil, 1 drink a day.
Very good: Low carb diet, Vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy; Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner.
Bad: Artificial sweeteners combined with carbs, Late night snacks, Sugary drinks, Low fruit and vegetable intakes, Western diet rich in fat and sugar, Milk.
Low carb diet may prevent, reverse age-related effects within the brain
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 23 hours ago
A study using neuroimaging led by Stony Brook University professor and lead author Lilianne R. Mujica-Parodi, PhD, and published in PNAS, reveals that neurobiological changes associated with aging can be seen at a much younger age than would be expected, in the late 40s. However, the study also suggests that this process may be prevented or reversed based on dietary changes that involve minimizing the consumption of simple carbohydrates. To better understand how diet influences brain aging, the research team focused on the presymptomatic period during which prevention may be most ef... more »
Artificial sweeteners combined with carbs may be more harmful than those sweeteners alone
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 days ago
The influence of artificial sweeteners on the brain and ultimately metabolism has been hotly debated in recent years. Some studies have found adverse effects on blood sugar and insulin levels, while others have not. In a study publishing March 3 in the journal *Cell Metabolism*, researchers say the discrepancies in these studies may be due to how the sweeteners are consumed--or, more specifically, what they are consumed with. Investigators report that the artificial sweetener sucralose seems to have no negative impact on its own, but when it is consumed with a carbohydrate, it induc... more »
At least in small quantities, individuals can safely drink a diet soda, but they shouldn't add French fries
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 days ago
Several studies in recent years have reported that low-calorie sweeteners in foods and beverages disrupt the human metabolism, promoting the development of diabetes and obesity. But other studies have found that consuming low-calorie drinks and food has little impact on metabolism and might actually aid in weight loss. A new study by Yale researchers published March 3 in the journal *Cell Metabolism* may help reconcile these conflicting findings. The study showed that people who periodically drank beverages with the low-calorie sweetener sucralose, which is found in low-cal soft drin... more »
The dairy dilemma: Low-fat is not necessarily better for kids
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 days ago
Children who consume full-fat dairy products do not show an increased risk of obesity or heart disease, according to an Edith Cowan University (ECU) research finding that raises questions about the current dietary advice for children. Published today in *Advances in Nutrition*, the ECU research reviewed 29 studies from around the world that examined consumption of full-fat dairy products in children. The researchers found there was no clear link between the consumption of whole-fat dairy products and weight gain, high cholesterol or high blood pressure in children. However, most stu... more »
Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 5 days ago
People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than people who eat a diet that includes meat and fish, according to a study published in the February 26, 2020, online issue of *Neurology*®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. "Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability," said study author Chin-Lon Lin, M.D., of Tzu Chi University in Hualien, Taiwan. "Stroke can also contribute to dementia. If we could reduce the number of strokes by people making changes to their... more »
Kids eat more calories in post-game snacks than they burn during the game
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 5 days ago
[image: IMAGE] IMAGE: A YOUNG SOCCER PLAYER RUNS AFTER THE BALL IN A CITY LEAGUE GAME. view more CREDIT: NATE EDWARDS/BYU PHOTO Almost every parent knows the drill: When it's your turn, you bring Capri Suns and Rice Krispies Treats to your child's soccer game as a post-game snack. Whether you're a parent that loves the tradition or despises it, new research shows just how detrimental post-game treats are to a child's health. A new study led by Brigham Young University public health researchers finds the number of calories kids consume from post-game snacks far exceeds the number of... more »
A daily fast between the evening meal and breakfast will optimize weight management
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 5 days ago
SHARE PRINT E-MAIL CAPTION (D and E) Cumulative oxidation rates over the 24-h cycle derived from the curves in panels A and B and the experimental data of Fig 3. Panel D shows cumulative CO, while panel E shows cumulative LO. The horizontal dashed lines indicate the daily total intake of carbohydrates (D) and lipids (E) for comparison with the cumulative respective oxidations. (F) Approximate net relative daily storage of carbohydrates and lipids inferred from the data of Fig 3 and the analyses depicted in the other panels of this figure (arbitrary units). Positive values ind... more »
Low fruit and vegetable intakes and higher body fat linked to anxiety disorders
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 6 days ago
New research from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging shows that adults who have low fruit and vegetable intakes have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. "For those who consumed less than 3 sources of fruits and vegetables daily, there was at least at 24% higher odds of anxiety disorder diagnosis," says study lead Karen Davison, health science faculty member, nutrition informatics lab director at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, (KPU) and North American Primary Care Research Group Fellow. "This may also partly explain the findings associated with body... more »
Extra olive virgin oil keeps healthy properties when used for cooking
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 6 days ago
Consuming extra virgin olive oil has proved to have protecting effects for the health, especially due to its antioxidant content. However, there are not many studies on whether it is the best oil to use when cooking. A study by the University of Barcelona stated this kind of oil keeps the levels of antioxidants -regarded as health- when used for cooking, a common technique in the Mediterranean cuisine. These results could be relevant for future recommendations or nutritional guidelines. The study, published by the journal *Antioxidants*, counts on the participation of a team of rese... more »
Sugary drinks a sour choice for adults trying to maintain normal cholesterol levels
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 1 week ago
TUFTS UNIVERSITY, HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS SHARE PRINT E-MAIL [image: IMAGE] IMAGE: THE IMAGE IS AN INFOGRAPHIC SHOWING A PHOTOGRAPH OF A SODA BOTTLE LYING ON ITS SIDE, WITH SODA DRIPPING OUT. THE TEXT READS, "GETTING OLDER? THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK SODA. " view more CREDIT: TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON (February 26, 2020, 5:00 a.m., EST)--Middle-aged and older adults who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels compared to those who rarely drank those beverages, according to a new epidemiological study published today... more »
Regular walnut consumption linked to health and longevity in women
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 1 week ago
According to a new epidemiological study, women in their late 50s and early 60s who consumed at least two servings of walnuts per week had a greater likelihood of healthy aging compared to those who did not eat walnuts. After accounting for various factors that could impact health in older adults, such as education and physical activity, walnuts were the only nut associated with significantly better odds of healthy aging. In this study, which was supported by the California Walnut Commission, "healthy aging" was defined as longevity with sound mental health and no major chronic dise... more »
Consistently drinking as little as one cup per day of milk may increase rate of breast cancer up to 50%
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 1 week ago
Intake of dairy milk is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer in women, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health. Dairy, soy and risk of breast cancer: Those confounded milks, published in the *International Journal of Epidemiology*, found that even relatively moderate amounts of dairy milk consumption can increase women's risk of breast cancer -- up to 80% depending on the amount consumed. First author of the paper, Gary E. Fraser, MBChB, PhD, said the observational study gives "fairly strong evidence that either dairy milk or som... more »
The highest probability of reaching 90 years was found for those drinking 5– < 15 g alcohol/day
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 1 week ago
*For men: all drinks* *For women: wine, not liquor* (In the United States, a standard drink contains about 14 grams of alcohol. [1] This corresponds to a 12-US-fluid-ounce (350 mL) glass of beer, a 5-US-fluid-ounce (150 mL) glass of 12% ABV (alcohol by volume) wine, or a 1.5-US-fluid-ounce (44 mL) so-called "shot" of spirit.[2] Assuming that beer is 5% ABV, wine is 12% ABV, and spirits is 40% ABV (80 proof). Most wine today is higher than 12% ABV (the average ABV in Napa Valley in 1971 was 12.5% [3]). 80 proof is still the standard for spirits, though higher alcohol content is com... more »
Higher intakes of fruit, vegetables, fibre, milk, cheese or yogurt were each linked to a lower risk of ischaemic stroke
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 1 week ago
CAPTION Figure showing which foods are associated with low or high risk of ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke CREDIT European Heart Journal Different types of food are linked to risks of different types of stroke, according to the largest study to investigate this, published in the *European Heart Journal* [1] today (Monday). Until now, most studies have looked at the association between food and total stroke (all types of stroke combined), or focused on ischaemic stroke only. However, the current study of more than 418,000 people in nine European countries investigated ischaemic str... more »
Olive oil, part of a Mediterranean diet, may extend life and may also help mitigate aging-related diseases
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 1 week ago
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School discover a potential new way in which diet influences aging-related diseases. Doug Mashek, PhD, a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, leads a team of researchers who discovered that olive oil in the Mediterranean diet may hold the key to improving lifespan and mitigating aging-related diseases. Over the last eight years, with the help of multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health, their research findings were recently published in *Molecular Cell*. Early stu... more »
A Western diet rich in fat and sugar may lead to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
A Western diet rich in fat and sugar may lead to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, a study by UC Davis Health researchers has found. The study, published today in *Journal of Investigative Dermatology*, suggests that dietary components, rather than obesity itself, may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis. A common and chronic skin disease, psoriasis causes skin cells to form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful. *Diet and Skin Inflammation* Previous studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor for the development or worseni... more »
People who eat a big breakfast may burn twice as many calories
Jonathan Kantrowitz at Health News Report - 2 weeks ago
Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's *Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism*. Our body expends energy when we digest food for the absorption, digestion, transport and storage of nutrients. This process, known as diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT), is a measure of how well our metabolism is working, and can differ depending on mealtime. "Our results show that a meal eaten for breakfast, regardless of the amount of calories it contains, creates twice as high diet... more »
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