For decades, nutrition debates have often centered on whether people should cut carbohydrates or cut fat. A new study examined how low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets were associated with heart disease risk when the quality and sources of the foods people ate were taken into account. The researchers analyzed data from 198,473 men and women in three long-running health studies in the United States. Participants were free of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer at the start, and completed detailed diet questionnaires about every four years over periods spanning more than 30 years. Rather... cardiovascular diet heart disease carbohydrates fat
Read moreEggs contain several nutrients tied to brain health, but whether egg intake relates to Alzheimer's disease risk is less clear. A large observational study examined whether egg intake was associated with later Alzheimer's disease diagnoses in older adults. Researchers analyzed data from 39,498 participants in the Adventist Health Study-2. In the main analysis, they grouped participants by how often they ate eggs as a standalone food, such as boiled, scrambled, fried; in omelets; or as egg salad, and compared each group with those who never or rarely ate eggs this way. A separate analysis treate... alzheimer's diet
Read more... larger improvements in those biomarkers were linked to more favorable changes in the aging clocks; in people with faster aging at baseline, the multivitamin especially increased folate and lutein. Cocoa extract did not slow aging on any of the five clocks. Vitamins and minerals participate in biol... cocoa epigenetics multivitamin
Read more[toc position='left'] Introduction Microplastics are everywhere: in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. Imagine consuming the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic every week—just by going about your daily routine. As startling as it may seem, this is the reality we face, exposing our bodies to a hidden threat that’s growing by the day. What are microplastics? They're tiny pieces of plastic or other polymer-based materials, ranging from 5 millimeters (~0.2 inches) to as small as 100 nanometers, often called nanoplastics. These tiny particles contain a var... environment brain diet cardiovascular Microplastics pollution PFAS
Read moreMaintaining a systolic blood pressure of 120 or less may protect against dementia and cognitive decline. Nearly two-thirds of adults living in the United States have hypertension (high blood pressure), defined as having a systolic pressure of 130 or higher or a diastolic pressure of 80 or higher. Hypertension damages small blood vessels in the eyes, kidneys, and other tissues (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027263868580072X), increasing the risk for disease and dysfunction. A 2019 study found that intensive blood pressure control in patients with hypertension reduces t... brain aging dementia blood pressure
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Watch nowBone mass decreases markedly with aging, compromising overall fitness and contributing to fractures and falls, especially among older adults living in residential care. Evidence indicates that nutritional factors play critical roles in maintaining bone mass and overall health. Findings from a recent study suggest that dietary protein and calcium reduce the risk of fractures and falls in older adults. Calcium participates in many aspects of human health, but it is perhaps best known for its role in bone health. The body maintains very tight control over the calcium circulating in the blood at ... dairy nutrition bone calcium protein menopause
Read moreThe gut microbiota is composed of the community of bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses that live in the human intestine and is unique to each individual. Diet can modulate the structure and function of the gut microbiota in ways that either increase or decrease disease risk. Findings of a new report detail the effects of a very-low-calorie diet on the gut microbiota, weight loss, and infection risk. Following the absorption of most macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) present in food in the small intestine, undigested food travels to t... obesity microbiome fasting antibiotics menopause
Read moreIn this first episode of the Aliquot podcast, Rhonda discusses topics such as her pre-pregnancy diet, exercise, and sleep; which supplements she included and... ... aliquot brain omega-3 pregnancy development breast milk supplements
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