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Benefits of nonalcoholic beerLike wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently, but are these drinks also healthful? In a pilot study, researchers in ACS’ *Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry* report that compared to their pre-trial microbiome, men who drank either one alcoholic or non-alcoholic lager daily had a more diverse set of gut microbes, which can reduce the risk for some diseases. Trillions of microorganisms line human gastrointestinal tracts, directly impacting their host’s well-being. Studies have shown that when mo... read more
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Ageism and health: Study shows close links[image: Ageism illustration] IMAGE: AGEISM TAKES MANY FORMS, INCLUDING INTERNALIZED STEREOTYPES ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE IN OLDER AGE view more CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Nearly all older adults have experienced some form of ageism in their everyday lives, a new study finds -- whether it’s seeing ageist messages and images on television or the internet, encountering people who imply that they’re less capable just because they’re older, or believing stereotypes about aging. Older adults with more health concerns, though, appear most likely to have experienced this kind o... read more
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Link between sitting time and cardio healthNew research is adding further weight to the argument that prolonged sitting may be hazardous to your health. An international study surveying more than 100,000 individuals in 21 countries found that people who sat for six to eight hours a day had a 12-13 per cent increased risk for early death and heart disease, while those who sat for more than eight hours daily increased that to a sobering 20 per cent. The study, co-led by Simon Fraser University health sciences professor Scott Lear and Wei Li of Beijing’s Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, is published today in the journal *... read more
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Vitamin D deficiency leads to dementia[image: Vitamin D supplements] IMAGE: NEW GENETIC RESEARCH SHOWS A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN DEMENTIA AND A LACK OF VITAMIN D. view more CREDIT: PIXABAY/PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviours as you age. But what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks? A world-first study from the University of South Australia could make this a reality as new genetic research shows a direct link between dementia and a lack of vitamin D. Investigating the associat... read more
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How diet and the microbiome affect colorectal cancerI While recommended screenings beginning at age 45 have helped decrease colorectal cancer cases in older adults, cancer rates are continuing to increase in younger populations. Since 2009, the rate of new colorectal cancer diagnoses in patients under age 50 has increased by 2% each year. "When I started practice and residency around 2010, I’d uncommonly see patients who were less than 50 years old," said Jordan Kharofa, MD, associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncolog... read more
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Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption with liver cancerA study of more than 90,000 postmenopausal women found that those who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily faced a 78% higher risk of developing liver cancer compared with people who consumed less than three servings per month of such beverages. “Our findings suggest sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is a potential modifiable risk factor for liver cancer,” said Longgang Zhao, a doctoral candidate at the University of South Carolina, the study’s lead author. “If our findings are confirmed, reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption might serve as a public healt... read more
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For breast cancer prevention, diet quality mattersResearch shows that what we eat can influence our cancer risk, but it’s not always clear which foods or dietary patterns are best for cancer prevention. Results from a new study suggest that the quality or overall healthiness of a person’s diet may be key. The study, based on data from over 65,000 postmenopausal women who were tracked for more than two decades, found that a healthy plant-based diet was linked with a 14% lower risk of breast cancer while an unhealthy plant-based diet was linked with a 20% higher risk of breast cancer. The findings were consistent across all breast ca... read more
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Study finds an association between consuming more ultraprocessed foods and lower levels of physical fitness in childrenA new study found that children ages 3 to 5 who consumed more ultraprocessed foods had poorer locomotor skills than children who consumed less of these foods. It also showed lower cardiovascular fitness in 12- to 15-year-olds who consumed more ultraprocessed foods. Although previous research has shown that consuming ultraprocessed foods is linked with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease in adults, this is one of the first studies to show a link between consumption of these foods and lower levels of physical fitness in children. Ultraprocessed foods were categorized in this st... read more
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Most people think their diet is healthier than it isHow healthy is your diet? It seems like a simple question, but according to a new study, it’s one that most Americans struggle to get right. “We found that only a small percentage of U.S. adults can accurately assess the healthfulness of their diet, and interestingly, it’s mostly those who perceive their diet as poor who are able to accurately assess their diet,” said Jessica Thomson, PhD, research epidemiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service in the Southeast Area, the study’s lead author. “Additionally, most adults overrate the quality of... read more
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Studies point to role of lifestyle factors in Alzheimer’s risk and disparitiesAs rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continue to rise in the U.S., new evidence suggests that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and sleep play an important role in reducing the risk of developing dementia. Researchers say two new studies offer particular insights into the factors that may contribute to the disproportionate burden of dementia in non-White and low-income U.S. populations. “Our findings support the beneficial role of healthy lifestyles in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among senior Americans, including those... read more
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FDA Warns:Products Marketed for Removing Moles and Other Skin Lesions Can Cause Injuries, ScarringAs we get older, we can develop new growths on our skin that we may consider unattractive. These lesions are parts of the skin that look abnormal and include moles, seborrheic keratoses (wart-like growths), and skin tags. Removing them isn’t a do-it-yourself project, and it can be dangerous to try. Please see a health care provider to have them evaluated and removed, if necessary. Currently, there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs for treating moles, seborrheic keratoses, or skin tags. But there are potentially dangerous... read more
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High optimism linked with longer life and living past 90 in women across racial, ethnic groups Peer-Reviewed PublicationHigher levels of optimism were associated with longer lifespan and living beyond age 90 in women across racial and ethnic groups in a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “ Although optimism itself may be affected by social structural factors, such a s race and ethnicity, our research suggests that the benefits of optimism may hold across diverse groups,” said Hayami Koga, a PhD candidate in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Harvard Chan School and lead author of the study. “A lot of previous work has focused on deficits or ris... read more
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Study associates intake of dairy milk with greater risk of prostate cancer[image: Loma Linda University Campus] IMAGE: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS view more CREDIT: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY/CARL CANWELL Men with higher intakes of dairy foods, especially milk, face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer compared to men with lower intakes, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health. The study found no such associations between increased prostate cancer risk and intake of non-dairy calcium, suggesting substances other than calcium play a role in the risk dairy foods poses for prostate cancer. “Our findings ad... read more
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Higher fish consumption may be associated with increased melanoma riskEating higher levels of fish, including tuna and non-fried fish, appears to be associated with a greater risk of malignant melanoma, suggests a large study of US adults published in *Cancer Causes & Control*. Eunyoung Cho, the corresponding author said: “Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the USA and the risk of developing melanoma over a lifetime is one in 38 for white people, one in 1,000 for Black people and one in 167 for Hispanic people1. Although fish intake has increased in the USA and Europe in recent decades, the results of previous studies investigating associat... read more
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People with a high omega-3 DHA level in their blood are at 49% lower risk of Alzheimer’sNew research published today in *Nutrients* shows that people with a higher blood DHA level are 49% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease vs. those with lower levels, according to the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI). The study, led by Aleix Sala-Vila, PhD, suggested that providing extra dietary omega-3 DHA, especially for those carrying the ApoE4 gene (which approximately doubles an individual’s susceptibility to develop AD) might slow the development of the disease. Such a cost-effective, low-risk dietary intervention like this could potentially save billions in health ... read more
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Dietary fibre in the gut may help with skin allergiesA Monash University study exploring the emerging gut-skin axis has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease. The research could potentially lead to novel treatments to prevent or treat allergies. *Professor Ben Marsland* from the Central Clinical School’s *Department of Immunology*, together with Swiss colleagues at the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), showed that the fermentation of fibre in the gut by bacteria and subsequent production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), in particular butyrate, protected again... read more
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Vegan diet rich in legumes beneficial for decreased weight in new study—A vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and improved insulin sensitivity, according to a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in the *Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics*. Decreased weight was most associated with increa sed intake of legumes and decreased intake of meat, fish, and poultry. “Our research shows that the best way to improve the quality of your health is to improve the quality of the foods you eat,” says Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, director of clinical research at the Physicians Committee and a stud... read more
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A polyphenol-rich diet prevents inflammation in older peoplePolyphenols in the foods that we eat can prevent inflammation in older people, since they alter the intestinal microbiota and induce the production of the indole 3-propionic acid (IPA), a metabolite derived from the degradation of tryptophan due to intestinal bacteria. This is stated in a study published in the journal *Molecular Nutrition and Food Research*, carried out by the Research Group on Biomarkers and Nutritional & Food Metabolomics of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences of the University of Barcelona and the CIBER on Fragility and Healthy Ageing (CIBERFES). The te... read more
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Association between inconsistent sleep and hypertension riskA study of more than two million nights of sleep and blood pressure data found that irregularities in sleep timing and duration were associated with an increased risk of hypertension. Results show that high sleep duration irregularity was associated with a 9% to 15% increase in hypertension risk. Furthermore, a 38-minute increase in sleep midpoint irregularity was associated with an 11% risk increase, and a 31-minute increase in sleep onset time irregularity was associated with a 29% increased risk of hypertension. “This new approach to noninvasive nightly monitoring of sleep... read more
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Walking towards healthier kneesA new study published today in *Arthritis & Rheumatology* led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain among people age 50 and older diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Additionally, findings from the study indicate that walking for exercise may be an effective treatment to slow the damage that occurs within the joint. “Until this finding, there has been a lack of credible treatments that provide benefit for both limiting damage and pain in osteoarthritis,” said Dr. Grace H... read more
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Social isolation is directly associated with later dementia- Social isolation is an independent risk factor for dementia - Interdisciplinary study shows changes to brain structures associated with memory and cognitive function are directly linked to social isolation - Data shows that socially isolated are 26% more likely to develop later dementia - Implications for health and social care policy, in wake of COVID-19 pandemic Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found. Setting out to investigate how s... read more
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Mothers-to-be who follow a high-salt diet put their children’s future health at risk[image: Reseachers found that high-salt exposure increased the blood pressure of mothers-to-be and their offspring, resulting in heart damage] IMAGE: RESEACHERS FOUND THAT HIGH-SALT EXPOSURE INCREASED THE BLOOD PRESSURE OF MOTHERS-TO-BE AND THEIR OFFSPRING, RESULTING IN HEART DAMAGE view more CREDIT: THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY High-salt diets are a major cause of death worldwide and can lead to cardiovascular diseases. As the daily salt intake in China remains high, a group of Chinese researchers used a rat model to explore the impact of a moth... read more
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Coffee consumption link to reduced risk of acute kidney injury, study findsIf you need another reason to start the day drinking a cup of joe, a recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers has revealed that consuming at least one cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) when compared to those who do not drink coffee. The findings, published May 5 in the journal *Kidney International Reports*, show that those who drank any quantity of coffee every day had a 15% lower risk of AKI, with the largest reductions observed in the group that drank two to three cups a day (a 22%–23% lower risk). “We already know that drinking cof... read more
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Older patients who consume alcohol regularly report better quality of life before and after surgeryOlder adults (aged 60 or older) who consume potentially unhealthy amounts of alcohol report significantly better mobility, self-care and fewer problems undertaking daily activities after surgery compared to their peers who abstain from alcohol or drink at very low levels. The study by Vera Guttenthaler and Dr Maria Wittmann from the University Hospital Bonn in Germany is being presented at this year’s Euroanaesthesia Congress in Milan, Italy (4-6 June). “Our study finds that older patients with potentially unhealthy alcohol intake report that some aspects of their quality of li... read more
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NIH study confirms benefit of supplements for slowing age-related macular degenerationAfter 10 years, AREDS2 formula shows increased efficacy compared to original formula, benefit of eliminating beta-carotene. [image: Image of a doctor performing an eye exam]NEI’s Dr. Emily Chew performs an eye exam. The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) established that dietary supplements can slow progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in older Americans. In a new report, scientists analyzed 10 years of AREDS2 data. They show that the AREDS2 formula, which substituted antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin for beta... read more
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Diet unlikely to ease progression of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritisDiet is unlikely to make any difference to the progression of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, finds a review of the existing scientific evidence, published in the open access journal *RMD Open.* While a healthy diet brings other health benefits, any impact on rheumatoid and musculoskeletal diseases is small and not clinically meaningful, but there just aren’t enough high quality dietary studies, the review concludes. Diet is known to influence cardiovascular and mental health outcomes, but it’s not clear whether it might also influence the symptoms and progression of rheu... read more
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About 3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lower blood pressure, more research neededAbout 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or supplements, appears to be the optimal daily dose to help lower blood pressure, according to a research review published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are typically found in fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, trout, herring and oysters. Some people also take combined DHA and EPA in supplements. While some studies suggest that consumpti... read more
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Sweetened and unsweetened coffee consumption associated with lower death riskA cohort study has found that compared to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were less likely to die during a 7-year follow up period. The results for those who used artificial sweeteners were less clear. The findings are published in *Annals of Internal Medicine.* Previous studies observing the health effects of coffee have found that coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of death but did not distinguish between unsweetened coffee and coffee consumed with sugar or... read more
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When should I schedule my exercise?The question is more important than you think *Optimal time of day depends on sex and training objectives, show scientists for the first time* When should I fit exercise within my daily schedule? For most, the answer depends on our family's schedule and working hours, and perhaps on whether we're 'larks' or 'night owls'. But over the past decade, researchers have found that much more hangs on this question than these constraints. That's because recent findings suggest that the effectiveness of exercise depends on the time of day (Exercise Time Of Day, ETOD). Now, a randomized ... read more
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Too much self-confidence can endanger healthOlder people who overestimate their health go to the doctor less often. This can have serious consequences for their health, for example, when illnesses are detected too late. By contrast, people who think they are sicker than they actually are visit the doctor more often. This is what a new study by Sonja Spitzer from the Institute for Demography at the University of Vienna and Mujaheed Shaikh from the Hertie School in Berlin found based on data from over 80,000 Europeans aged 50 and older. The results were published in *The Journal of the Economics of Aging.* Our confidence affe... read more
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The benefits of plant-based diets for these six health conditionsA new commentary in the *American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine* says that all physicians should be aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet for six health conditions: weight loss and maintenance, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and COVID-19. “The field of medicine, despite its prominent influence in society, has invested little to promote healthy lifestyle choices,” says the commentary co-authored by Saray Stancic, MD, FACLM, director of medical education for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. “The consequence of this is reflecte... read more
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How high-intensity interval training can reshape metabolismScientists have shed new light on the effects that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has on human skeletal muscle, according to a study in men published today in *eLife*. The findings suggest that HIIT boosts the amount of proteins in skeletal muscle that are essential for energy metabolism and muscle contraction, and chemically alters key metabolic proteins. These results may explain the beneficial effects of HIIT on metabolism and pave the way for additional studies exploring how exercise impacts these processes. “Exercising has many beneficial effects that can help preve... read more
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Breastfeeding duration associated with cognitionBreastfeeding duration is associated with improved cognitive scores at ages 5 through 14, even after controlling for socioeconomic position and maternal cognitive ability, according to a new study https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0267326 published this week in the open-access journal *PLOS ONE *by Reneé Pereyra-Elías, Maria Quigley and Claire Carson of the University of Oxford, U.K. Previous studies have found an association between breastfeeding and standardized intelligence test scores; however, a causal relationship is still debated. Improved ... read more
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Longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding has protective effect on childhood asthmaPregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their infants. A new study in *Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology*, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows that a longer period of exclusive breastfeeding was associated with decreased odds of current asthma. “The results of the study indicated that the longer a mother exclusively breastfed, the lower the relative odds of her child having asthma, or asthma-related outcomes,” said Keadrea Wilson, MD, lead author of the... read more
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Seven healthy habits linked to lower risk of dementiaSeven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of *Neurology®*, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology*.* The seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7, are: being active, eating better, losing weight, not smoking, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, and reducing blood sugar. “These healthy habits in the Life’s Simple 7 have... read more
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Eating eggs can boost heart healthResearchers have shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood, publishing their results today in * eLife*. The findings suggest that eating up to one egg per day may help lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Eggs are a rich source of dietary cholesterol, but they also contain a variety of essential nutrients. There is conflicting evidence as to whether egg consumption is beneficial or harmful to heart health. A 2018 study published in the journal Heart, which included approximately half a million adults in ... read more
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Low glycemic index diet helps heart patients lose weightEating low glycaemic index foods promotes a healthier body shape in patients with coronary artery disease, according to a study presented at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 The glycaemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrate-containing foods according to how quickly they affect blood sugar levels. High GI foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar and include white bread, white rice, potatoes and sweets. Low GI foods are digested more slowly and gradually raise blood sugar; they include some fruits and vegetables su... read more
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Lifestyle changes, metformin effective to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetesA lifestyle intervention program of increased physical activity, healthy eating and aiming for weight loss of 7% or more, or taking the medication metformin were effective long-term to delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes. Neither approach, however, reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease for study participants over 21 years of the study, according to the findings of the multicenter Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS), published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is... read more
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Cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementiaAdding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK). A new study published today highlights the neuroprotective potential of cranberries. The research team studied the benefits of consuming the equivalent of a cup of cranberries a day among 50 to 80-year-olds. They hope that their findings could have implications for the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Lead researcher Dr David Vauzour, from UEA’s Norwich Medical School, said: “D... read more
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Wearing a compression garment during or after training does not facilitate muscle recoveryCompression garments are an elastic cloth fitting that people wear on their arms, legs, or hips during or after physical exercise. Their use has gained popularity over the last few decades because they are thought to enhance muscle recovery following exercise. An international research team, led by assistant professor János Négyesi from Tohoku University's Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, performed a systematic review with meta-analysis to assess whether compression garments assist with muscle recovery. Systematic reviews identify and synthesize data from all relevant s... read more
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Physical activity and healthy diet during menopause help to protect from the health risks associated with increased adiposityA study conducted in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, revealed that menopausal transition increases women’s body fat especially in the waist area. Therefore, to alleviate the health risks related to fat accumulation, women are recommended in mid-life to pay special attention to good lifestyle habits—physical activity and healthy diet—to help alleviate the health risks related to fat accumulation. In the period of life prior to and after menopause, women tend to accumulate more fat in their bodies; the distribution of fat in the di... read more
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New weight-loss intervention targets instinctive desire to eatPeople who are highly responsive to food lost more weight and, importantly, were more successful at keeping the pounds off using a new alternative weight-loss intervention that targets improving a person’s response to internal hunger cues and their ability to resist food, reported a team led by University of California San Diego experts in the May 18, 2022 online issue of *JAMA Network Open*. “There are individuals who are very food cue responsive. That is, they cannot resist food and/or cannot stop thinking about food. Behavioral weight loss skills are not sufficient for these i... read more
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5 mg dose of melatonin had a significant increase in total sleep time and sleep efficiencyMelatonin is one of the most used supplements in the United States. Among older adults, its use has tripled in the last two decades. But there is no consensus on the right dosage of melatonin, and studies of its effects on sleep quality in older adults have had mixed results. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted a study in 24 healthy, older adults to evaluate whether a high-dose or a low-dose melatonin supplement could improve sleep. The team found that the higher dose had a significant impact, increasing total sleep time compared to placebo by more than 15 min... read more
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Vegetables that thwart pollutantsA University of Delaware researcher has discovered a way to mitigate the effect of air pollutants in our bodies by increasing daily intake of vegetables such as celery, carrots, parsnips, and parsley. In a new article published in *The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry*, Jae Kyeom Kim, assistant professor of behavioral health and nutrition, investigates how these vegetables from the apiaceous family protect the body from accumulation of acrolein, an irritant to the lungs and skin with a strong unpleasant odor, abundantly found in cigarette smoke and automobile exhaust. Through... read more
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Taking ownership of your healthA study published this month in *Age and Ageing* by The Japan Collaborate Cohort (JACC) Study group at Osaka University assessed the impact of modifying lifestyle behaviors on life expectancy from middle age onwards. The researchers found that adopting five or more healthy lifestyle behaviors increased life expectancy even for individuals >80 years of age and, importantly, including those with chronic conditions. Lifespan is dependent on social factors such as socioeconomic status, policy factors such as assisted access to healthcare, and lifestyle factors like diet and exercise. ... read more
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Latest Health News - DietVegan diets boost weight loss, lower blood sugar in adults with overweight or type 2 diabetes A Mediterranean diet can contribute to improving vascular flexibility, thus indirectly protecting the cardiovascular system Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk Children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat Plant-based diets reduce risks of severe COVID-19 Not all dietary fibers are equal The longevity diet Plant-based diet and more physical activity may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer Poor die... read more
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Regular blueberry consumption may reduce risk of dementia
The old adage says that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but new research from the University of Cincinnati shows the potential benefit of a different fruit for your health. Researchers led by UC’s Robert Krikorian, PhD, found that adding blueberries to the daily diets of certain middle-aged populations may lower the chances of developing late-life dementia. The findings were recently published in the journal *Nutrients*. Research approach Krikorian said his team has been conducting research on the benefits of berries for people with greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease a... read more
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