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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.

“Participants in the EPA + DHA group performed statistically significantly better in multiple cognitive domains including verbal fluency, language, memory, psychomotor speed and attention, and visual-motor coordination, compared to the group that took no supplement.”

“People who consumed glucoraphanin – a bioactive compound found in broccoli sprouts that is a precursor to sulforaphane – slept better and had lower inflammatory markers than those who didn't take the compound.”

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“Premature ovarian insufficiency – a condition in which the ovaries fail earlier than usual – affects more than 3.5 percent of females worldwide, often due to genetics, autoimmune disorders, or exposure to certain drugs, such as those used in chemotherapy.”

“Since then, countless studies have tested Pauling's theories about vitamin C, colds, and cancer (and many others), and a substantial body of evidence has emerged, identifying critical roles for vitamin C in immune function, cardiovascular and respiratory health, cognitive development and preservation, and many other aspects of human health.”

“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.”

“Data indicate that fewer than 23 percent of Americans achieve recommended levels of activity. The questionnaire-based study assessed the lifestyles of 1,340 women with breast cancer at multiple times throughout survivorship, including before, during, and after treatment.”

“While it didn't improve cholesterol levels overall, some subgroup analyses showed better results with lower doses (100 milligrams daily or less) and shorter study durations (less than 12 weeks).”

“These phenomena point to a neurological source. The retrospective study summarized the neurological symptoms manifested among 43 patients between the ages of 16 and 85 years with either suspected or confirmed COVID-19 illness admitted to a hospital in London, England.”