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Health impact of a combination of intermittent fasting and ketogenic diet

Researchers discuss strategies to apply a combination of intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet to manage chronic health conditions.

31 Jan 2023

Experts share top tips for cancer prevention

Many forms of cancer are preventable. Although risk factors such as age or genetics cannot be changed, other risk factors for cancer including healthy lifestyle choices are within your control.

30 Jan 2023

Microbial polyphenols in Mediterranean diet improve cardiovascular health

Researchers observe a robust association between urinary phenolic metabolites, Mediterranean diet adherence, and a healthier cardiovascular status.

29 Jan 2023

Adding one handful of walnuts to the diet can provide good nutrition

A new study from researchers at Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington has found that adding one ounce of walnuts (or one handful) to the diet of children and adults who do not normally eat nuts improves diet quality and intake of some under-consumed nutrients of public health importance.

25 Jan 2023

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

Human well-being has been linked to physical activity, diet balance, sleep quality, depression and anxiety.

25 Jan 2023

Few simple adjustments to your daily diet can help reduce heart disease risk

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, with half of all Americans (47%) qualifying for at least one of the three key risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking cigarettes).

25 Jan 2023

What is the association between nitrite and nitrate exposure and type 2 diabetes?

Researchers evaluated the association between nitrate and nitrite exposure and T2D (type 2 diabetes) development risks.

19 Jan 2023

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids in seafood associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a moderately lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, finds a study published by The BMJ.

19 Jan 2023

Researchers identify plasma metabolomic markers for the Mediterranean diet among pregnant women

A recent study identifies blood metabolomic markers and metabolite panels linked to the Mediterranean diet in pregnant women.

17 Jan 2023

Mediterranean diet reduces dietary inflammation scores after six months

A new study looked at the effects of replacing the habitual diet with the Mediterranean diet for six months in older Australians.

12 Jan 2023

Lifestyle and genetic factors influence risk of cardiovascular complications after COVID-19

Researchers examined the contribution of lifestyle and genetic factors to cardiovascular and thromboembolic event (CVE) risk following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

11 Jan 2023

School garden-based interventions can improve metabolic parameters in children

School garden-based interventions can improve metabolic parameters such as blood sugar and cholesterol in children, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

10 Jan 2023

The impact of the MIND dietary pattern on cognitive health and incidence of dementia

A recent study evaluated adherence to the MIND dietary pattern in the UK Biobank (UKB).

10 Jan 2023

Healthy eating patterns associated with reduced risk of premature mortality

A variety of healthy eating patterns are linked to reduced risk of premature death, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.

9 Jan 2023

Does the Mediterranean diet improve cognition?

A recent study looked at the metabolite output in people on an MD and the associations between this profile and the cognitive performance in this group.

9 Jan 2023

Community gardening could play an important role in preventing cancer and mental health disorders

Get more exercise. Eat right. Make new friends. As we compile our lists of resolutions aimed at improving physical and mental health in 2023, new CU Boulder research suggests one addition could have a powerful impact: Gardening.

6 Jan 2023

New insights into the bioavailability and hepatoxicity risk of neonicotinoids

Researchers quantified the residues of eight neonicotinoids in human bile samples to understand the association between internal neonicotinoid exposure and hepatotoxic outcomes.

4 Jan 2023

Two NIH-supported diets earn five No. 1 spots in in “Best Diets” report

Two National Institute of Health-supported diets, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC), together earned five No. 1 spots in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 "Best Diets" rankings.

3 Jan 2023

Good hydration may slow down aging and prolong disease-free life

Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine.

2 Jan 2023