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“Social relationships and mortality risk - The foundational prospective-study meta-analysis behind the approximately 50 percent survival association. Neural mechanisms of MBSR in asthma - A post-interview report connecting meditation-related neural changes with asthma-relevant outcomes.”

“Alcohol, longevity, and aging Does a low-risk drinking habit impact healthspan and lifespan? One meta-analysis of more than 4.8 million people failed to find an association between consuming less than one to up to three drinks per day and all-cause mortality compared to lifetime nondrinkers.”

“A meta-analysis of previous research found that small doses of allulose improved glucose and insulin regulation; however, additional randomized controlled trials are needed, especially in Western populations and in people without type 2 diabetes.”

“Although some evidence suggests that omega-3s reduce blood pressure, researchers have not identified the optimal dose necessary to achieve this effect. Findings of a recent meta-analysis suggests that 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily reduce blood pressure.”

“Association between physical activity and mortality among breast cancer and colorectal cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Exercise before or after breast and colorectal cancer diagnosis lowers mortality risk in survivors.”

“But what does the science say? In this Aliquot, Dr. Jed Fahey and I discuss the pros and cons of eating meat as well as the confounding factors that may influence the risks associated with meat consumption.”

“The authors recognize the need for rigorous meta-analyses to understand the hormonal, epigenetic, and metabolic mechanisms by which acetaminophen affects development in humans. Link to full publication.”

“Two to three training sessions per week, spaced around aerobic training, are optimal. Selected Publications Effects of Resistance Training on Muscle Size and Strength in Very Elderly Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.”

“The authors of the current study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis in which they searched the literature for studies testing starches and their effects on post-meal metabolism, collected studies based on a set of criteria meant to select for high-quality design, and then combined the data for analysis.”

“Another meta-analysis found that people who supplemented with zinc acetate lozenges had a three-fold faster recovery rate from the common cold compared to those who took a placebo.”