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“The list of health attributes of broccoli includes anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-diabetes effects, as well as many others. Now a new study in mice shows that eating broccoli protects the gut.”

“It forms fine inhalable particles with diameters typically 2.5 micrograms (PM2.5) or less. Exposure to particulate matter promotes oxidative stress and increases the risk of developing many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, hypertension, and diabetes.”

“Oral health is intricately linked to overall well-being, with emerging research identifying associations between poor oral health and an increased risk of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.”

“These findings suggest that late-night eating may drive body fat accumulation and subsequent increased risk for metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes. Link to full study. Learn more about the role of meal timing and cancer risk in this clip featuring Dr. Ruth Patterson.”

Whereas some evidence suggests that substituting sugar-sweetened beverages with low-calorie sweeteners can aid in weight loss (https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/100/3/765/4576435), other studies suggest that low-calorie sweeteners may contribute to weight gain and diabetes risk, especially in men.

“What's someone unexpected about the fact that additional vitamin C restoring mean lifespan is the fact that Werner syndrome is associated with higher-than-usual ascorbate status rather than reduced, so supplementing with vitamin C being beneficial may be somewhat counter to expectation: > Interestingly, blood ascorbate levels increased with phenotypic progression in [Werner mice].”

“Lifestyle and nutritional factors influence the risk of dementia, particularly among people with prediabetes – a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that are not high enough to be classified as diabetes.”

“For example, while omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and CoQ10 reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease, selenium and vitamins C, D, and E had no effect on the risk for either cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes (which often coincides with cardiovascular disease).”

“Sleep deprivation is associated with many chronic health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Roughly one-third of all adults living in the Unites States are sleep-deprived.”

“Sitting for long periods isn't just harmful to your back—it may also increase your risk of cardiometabolic disorders, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Some research indicates that breaking up sedentary time with movement can enhance cardiometabolic health, but scientists are uncertain about the best frequency for these breaks.”