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“Researchers collected muscle samples from the participants before they took the statin and then again after 14, 28, and 56 days to assess their muscle cells' capacity for energy production.”

“A 2021 study found that people with moderate choline intake—about the amount in two to three eggs or a serving of salmon—were half as likely to experience cognitive decline than those with low intake.”

“Some evidence suggests that folate, a B vitamin, might help protect against lead's neurotoxic effects. A recent study found that higher folate levels during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of autism-like behaviors in children exposed to lead before birth.”

“A recent study found that more than 30% of adults reported between one and five sunburns in the past year, and alcohol consumption was linked to an increased risk, with 21% of people who got sunburned having consumed alcohol at the time.”

“Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may help protect against cancer and cancer-related death. A recent study found that people with the highest blood levels of lycopene were 11% less likely to develop cancer and 24% less likely to die from it than those with the lowest levels.”

“A recent study found that substituting even small amounts of sedentary time with physical activity or sleep reduced the risk of adverse outcomes in the year after a heart attack by more than 60%. Researchers enrolled 609 adults hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome over a four-year period.”

“A recent study discovered that taking frequent breaks—at least every 30 minutes—might be more effective at managing blood sugar than having less frequent interruptions. Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized crossover trials that compared different frequencies of activity breaks during prolonged sitting.”

“Glycemic index is a value (between 0 and 100) assigned to a defined amount of a carbohydrate-containing food based on how much the food increases a person’s blood glucose level within two hours of eating, compared to eating an equivalent amount of pure glucose.”

Characterized by inattention and/or hyperactive or impulsive behavior that interferes with functioning, learning, or development, ADHD affects as many as 7 percent of children (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29033005/) and nearly 3 percent of adults worldwide.

“Findings from a new study indicate that women who lose weight after the age of 50 years and keep the weight off have reduced risk of developing breast cancer. More than two-thirds of women living in the United States are overweight or obese.”