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Date: 2025/05/04 - 18:32

Fart Walking May Promote Digestive Health, Lower Diabetes Risk. Here’s How

Fart walking is a new viral TikTok trend that involves going for a stroll after eating to help release gas. Proponents say fart walking could help improve digestive health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by preventing blood sugar spikes.

Plant-based protein on cutting board vegan diet

Date: 2025/04/19 - 18:32

Plant-Based Protein in Vegan Diet May Still Lack Some Key Amino Acids: Study

Vegans who meet their daily protein requirements may still fall short on certain essential amino acids, according to new research. Unlike animal-based proteins, many plant-based proteins are less digestible and may have lower concentrations of one or more essential amino acids

Date: 2025/04/13 - 11:00

How can you avoid fractures, heart issues in your 60s? Diet may be the answer

'Prudent' dietary choices in a person's 60s was linked to a slightly lower risk of bone fractures and heart disease mortality in a recent study.

Ethiopian injera with an assortment of savory toppings

Date: 2025/04/07 - 17:31

Diet high in fiber, fermented foods could keep inflammatory diseases at bay

A modern Western diet, high in processed foods and low in whole plant-based foods, can contribute to chronic inflammation but switching to a traditional African diet, high in fiber and fermented foods, can help fight inflammation.

collage of salt shaker pouring salt over chips

Date: 2025/03/31 - 20:31

High-salt diets may contribute to depression: Mouse study shows how

A study in mouse models of depression found a link between a high-salt diet and this condition. The findings also suggested that this was because the high salt content affected the production of the cytokine IL-17A.

Date: 2025/03/30 - 11:00

Could a low-calorie keto diet help reverse biological aging?

A very low-calorie ketogenic diet could turn back epigenetic aging by more than 6 years, recent research suggests

An older adult male prepares a healthy breakfast with oats and fruits on a kitchen countertop

Date: 2025/03/28 - 17:00

Scientists compare 8 dietary patterns to see how they affect healthy aging

Following specific dietary patterns, especially one that scores high on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index, may help a person age healthy with no chronic diseases or cognitive issues at age 70, a new study suggests.

three carrots. two onions, and a bowl of spinach leaves on a table

Date: 2025/03/24 - 21:00

Diets filled with nutrient-dense plant foods tied to lower IBD risk

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Three plates of plant-based foods, including tortillas full of vegetables, and a small bowl of hummus, and two lemon slices at the top

Date: 2025/03/22 - 00:00

Healthy plant-based diets may help people with diabetes, obesity live longer

Eating a healthy plant-based diet that includes vegetables, tea, and coffee may help people with cardiometabolic conditions—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—live longer, a new analysis finds.

Two twins exercising with a resistance band pulling it in the opposite direction

Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:31

Can exercising help you live longer? Twin study says it may be complicated

Higher and more intense levels of physical activity may not benefit life span as much as previously thought, a new study in twins finds, highlighting multiple factors that play a role in longevity.