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Ultra-processed food is a big part of the US diet and it can make people sick: Shots

Dr. Chris Van Tulleken took part in a month-long experiment. Heate 80% of his calories from ultra-processed food. He explains what happened in his new book, Ultra-processed People. Jonny Storey/Chris Van Tulleken hide caption toggle captions Jonny Storey/Chris Van Tulleken Dr. Chris Van Tulleken took part in a month-long experiment. Heate 80% of his calories […]

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15+ Anti-Inflammatory, Gut-Healthy Snack Recipes

Tasty and healthy, these snacks can help you meet your nutritional needs. Ingredients like Greek yogurt, raspberries, chickpeas and garlic are both gut-healthy and anti-inflammatory foods. This means these snacks can help aid in healthy digestion as well as relieve symptoms of inflammation such as joint stiffness, mental fog and high blood pressure. Recipes like

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Longevity expert Peter Attia shares the walking workout he swears by to stay healthy and prevent falls as you age

Whether it’s a morning cup of tea, a daily meditation, or a call to your closest friend, your daily habits impact your health and happiness. While Dr. Peter Attia, author of New York Times best seller Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, said there’s no “silver bullet” to increase one’s health span and life

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MDMA Moves from Party Drugs Back to Therapy Tool

SUBSCRIBE: Apple | Spotify Ask Lewis: Hi, and welcome to Your Health, Quicklya Scientific American podcast series! Josh Fisherman: On this show, we highlight the latest vital health news, discoveries that affect your body and your mind. Every episode, we dive into one topic. We discuss diseases, treatments, and some controversies. Lewis: And we demystify

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Study shows nut consumption boosts memory and brain health in seniors

A recent study published in Clinical Nutrition evaluated the long-term effects of the consumption of different nuts on brain vascular function and cognitive performance. Study: Longer-term mixed nut consumption improves brain vascular function and memory: a randomized, controlled crossover trial in older adults. Image Credit: umaruchan4678 / Shutterstock.com The health benefits of nuts Nutritional interventions

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Dietary recommendations for cardiovascular health challenged by new evidence on saturated fatty acids’ effects on LDL-C and Lp(a) levels

A recent perspective piece published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition discussed current dietary recommendations to reduce the intake of saturated fatty acids and modulate the risk of cardiovascular disease while highlighting the impact of lower saturated fatty acid intake on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and lipoprotein A. Study: Lipoprotein(a) and Diet – A

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Tuberculosis rising after COVID-19 pandemic redirected services, say Canadian health officials

Canada’s longstanding efforts to reduce and eliminate tuberculosis suffered a setback as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Canadian health officials. The ability to offer crucial services such as contact tracing, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and care for tuberculosis were reduced as resources were redirected to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, said Dr. Tom

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