The right combination of fruits and vegetables for a longer life

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A higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of death in men and women, according to data representing almost 2 million adults. Five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, i.e. 2 servings of fruits and 3 servings of vegetables, can be the optimal amount and combination for a longer life. […]

The right combination of fruits and vegetables for a longer life 10 March 2021

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Prediabetes can be linked to poor brain health

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People with prediabetes, whose blood sugar levels are higher than normal, may be at increased risk of cognitive decline and vascular dementia, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. For this study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, the researchers looked at data from the UK’s Biobank on an average of […]

Prediabetes can be linked to poor brain health 10 March 2021

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Exercise during breastfeeding provides benefits for the infant’s metabolic health

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A lipid metabolite called 12,13-diHOME is found in human breast milk. The authors of a new study say that 12,13-diHOME, as well as related metabolites in breast milk, have a protective effect against the development of obesity in children. They also suggest that a single period of physical activity of the expectant mother can increase […]

Exercise during breastfeeding provides benefits for the infant’s metabolic health 2 March 2021

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Anti-obesity hormone: already present in the body?

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Researchers confirm that the hormone GDF15 (heart hormone, appetite suppressant, marker of neurodegenerative disease) is released in response to intense exercise, but probably not in a sufficient amount to affect behavior or appetite. These findings add nuanced information to a hormone that is currently being analyzed for its potential as an anti-obesity drug. A drug […]

Anti-obesity hormone: already present in the body? 26 February 2021

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Here’s how to lower your triglycerides level by 25-40%

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Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PPAs) are a key component of a heart-healthy diet. For patients without clinical cardiovascular atherosclerotic disease, two or more servings of fatty fish per week are recommended to obtain an adequate intake of omega-3 AGP. If this is not possible, dietary supplementation with fish oil may be a reasonable solution. Supplementation […]

Here’s how to lower your triglycerides level by 25-40% 23 February 2021

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Portable devices – a better way to identify COVID-19 infection?

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Portable devices can identify COVID-19 cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods and can help track and improve disease management, according to researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in one of the first studies on the subject. The findings were published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research on January 29. The Warrior Watch study found that slight changes […]

Portable devices – a better way to identify COVID-19 infection? 18 February 2021

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The Mediterranean diet improves cognitive skills in old age

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People who eat a Mediterranean-style diet, especially one rich in green leafy vegetables and poor in meat, are more likely to remain mentally active throughout life, according to a new study from the University of Edinburgh. Adherence to a Mediterranean diet has been associated with higher scores on a series of memory and thinking tests among […]

The Mediterranean diet improves cognitive skills in old age 18 February 2021

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Semaglutide – a viable solution for treating obesity?

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Obesity is a global health challenge with few pharmacological options. For the first time, on March 18, at ENDO 2018, at the annual meeting of the Endocrinology Society of Chicago, a study was presented that showed that a compound that mimics a hormone that occurs naturally in the body and regulates appetite (GLP-1) could help people suffering […]

Semaglutide – a viable solution for treating obesity? 17 February 2021

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Should we take supplements to prevent cardiovascular disease?

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Intake of vitamin and mineral supplements is quite common, despite the lack of evidence to support its effectiveness in preventing cardiovascular disease. 52% of the population takes supplements, multivitamins being adopted by 31% of the population, vitamin D by 19%, calcium by 14% and vitamin C by 12%, and from the latest statistics we found that […]

Should we take supplements to prevent cardiovascular disease? 11 February 2021

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