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Date: 2024/12/27 - 11:31

Healthy breakfasts could help lower cardiovascular disease risk

For a healthy heart, the best breakfast is one that provides 20% to 30% of daily calorie intake, while wating either less or more may increase certain cardiometabolic risk factors in older adults.

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Date: 2024/12/26 - 14:00

Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults, experts warn

Vitamin D supplements may have no bearing on the severity of injuries from falls in postmenopausal women and older men, according to a new draft recommendation.

Date: 2024/12/25 - 10:31

Why not all 'high-protein' food products are good for you

Many foods marketed as 'high-protein' may not be as healthy as they claim due to their high-fat, sodium, and sugar content, shows a study from Spain.

Date: 2024/12/24 - 16:31

Brain health, sleep, diet: 3 health resolutions for 2025

In this podcast episode, Medical News Today shares three actionable resolutions that can help improve brain, heart, and metabolic health in the new year via diet, sleep, and exercise.

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Date: 2024/12/23 - 17:00

Can a healthy diet help alleviate chronic pain?

A higher-quality diet, rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods, might be linked to reduced pain levels, particularly among women., a new study has found.

Date: 2024/12/22 - 10:00

Not getting enough magnesium could affect cardiovascular risk

Low magnesium levels are associated with a higher risk for several cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent review of the existing evidence.

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Date: 2024/12/21 - 14:00

Why People on TikTok Are Slathering Their Face with Beef Tallow

People on TikTok are claiming that beef tallow (animal fat) is an effective facial moisturizer that can help hydrate your skin and reduce acne, but dermatologists say it can do more harm than good.

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Date: 2024/12/21 - 11:00

How might a Mediterranean diet affect inflammatory bowel disease?

Nutrients specific to the Mediterranean diet could help with symptom management in inflammatory bowel disease, evidence suggests. However, more research is necessary to explain the possible mechanisms at play.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 21:32

Meat Substitutes Linked to 42% Higher Depression Risk in Vegetarians

New research found that vegetarians who ate plant-based meat alternatives had a 42% higher risk of depression as well as greater signs of inflammation.

Date: 2024/12/20 - 18:00

Large meals after 5 pm could contribute to type 2 diabetes risk

Consuming more than 45% of daily calories after 5 p.m. can contribute to greater risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and chronic inflammation, a recent study suggests.