Category: Nutrition

A Healthy Lifestyle Today Can Make Up for Past Behaviors

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If you’re a woman over 50 who’s recently embraced a healthy lifestyle, you might wonder…

Build a Balanced Daily Diet One Nutrient at a Time

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After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and…

GLP-1 Meds and Weight-Loss Surgery Can Be Complementary

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For women facing the challenges of obesity, there’s encouraging news—more treatments are available now than…

If Forgetfulness Is a Problem, Review Your Medications

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Forgetting where you left your keys or struggling to recall someone’s name is a common…

Personalized Nutrition: Are We There Yet?

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Trying to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or cholesterol levels, or figure out why…

Newsbites: Cancer screenings; diet and colorectal cancer; daily activity and heart health

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Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time….

Halt Progression of Prediabetes with Lifestyle Changes

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Prediabetes is more common in the postmenopausal years than many of us realize, affecting approximately…

Celebrate in Moderation to Minimize Seasonal Weight Gain

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During the winter, holiday food splurges, longer periods of darkness, and being more sedentary because…

Don’t Let Winter Weigh You Down

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Every year around this time, many women find themselves struggling with winter weight gain. Between…

Smart Swaps for a Healthy New Year

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Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this…

Newsbites: Feelings of well-being and cardiovascular disease; “body roundness;” ultraprocessed foods and bone health

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Feelings of Well-Being Associated with Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as…

GLP-1 Meds Help Improve Overall Health

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Anyone who has had a lifelong struggle trying to reach or maintain a “healthy” weight…

Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Provide Additional Health Benefits

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In recent years, injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide)…

Frontline: Cervical cancer; Beetroot juice and heart health; Body fat and muscle strength

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Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective…

Balance and Planning Are Key to a Heart-Healthy Diet

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Nearly one in three women have heart disease, and it is the leading cause of…

Healthy Meals with “Nothing” in the House

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Stock your kitchen with nutritious frozen and pantry staples for making easy, healthy, delicious dishes…

Newsbites: Time-restricted eating; back pain; improving diet quality

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Time-Restricted Eating Did Not Benefit Weight or Health in Trial In a relatively small randomized,…

Food Is Medicine

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Scientific research has well established that our risks for many common chronic diseases (including cardiovascular…

Get to Know the Glycemic Index and How It Affects Your Overall Health

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Keeping track of calories, carbs, fiber, and protein are familiar ways to gauge the nutritional…

Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis with Healthy Lifestyle Habits

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Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures, particularly in the spine, hips, and…

Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle and Your Mind May Benefit

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Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….

Four Tips for a Healthy Fourth

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The Fourth of July is a perfect time for outdoor celebrations. Grilled burgers, hotdogs, chips,…

Newsbites: Stroke prevention; grazing vs. three meals; impact of ultraprocessed foods; walking for heart health.

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Data Suggest Any Activity is Better Than None for Stroke Prevention The results of a…

News Briefs July 2024

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Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk A study published in the…

Embrace an Anti-Inflammation Diet and Enjoy Better Health and Well-Being

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Anti-inflammatory diets focus on whole, nutrient dense foods, while minimizing or eliminating processed foods, refined…

An Anti-Inflammation Diet May Improve Overall Health

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In the not-so-distant past, diets were restrictive plans that often left women hungry and overly…

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

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Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…

Does Lowering Your Sodium Intake Really Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check?

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Keeping your blood pressure (BP) in a normal range may seem like fun­damental advice for…

Newsbites: Ultraprocessed foods; juice; dancing; plant over animal foods

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A Large Analysis Clarifies the Concerns About Ultraprocessed Foods Researchers on three continents collaborated to…

Vitamin Supplements: Yes, or No?

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A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…

Let’s Get Moving!

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The benefits of physical activity are well-established. Not only can being physically active make you…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Adult-Onset Asthma; Hair Thinning and Loss

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I had an episode of shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing during an exercise class….

MIND Diet Puts Focus on Brain Health

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Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater…

MIND Diet Offers Food For Thought

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We’ve known for quite some time that avoiding sweets and processed foods is associated with…