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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…

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)…

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…

Frontline: Phototherapy for Alzheimer’s Treatment; Timing of Exercise and Weight Loss; Knee Replacement Surgery

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Phototherapy Demonstrates Promise for Alzheimer’s Treatment A new study has demonstrated promising results using photobiomodulation…

Injectable Semaglutide Formulation Makes Compliance with Healthy Diet Easier

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You’ve probably heard about semaglutide; it is branded as Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes management…

What’s the Skinny on Weight-Loss Meds?

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Obesity is a serious and common health issue that has historically been misunderstood. In fact,…

Newsbites: Body mass index data; healthy eating and sleep; MIND diet for cognitive health

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New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of…

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

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About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate…

Newsbites: Long COVID; ultraprocessed foods and cancer; more benefits of physical activity; simple carbs and CVD.

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Healthy Pre-Infection Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of “Long COVID” The COVID-19 virus is here…

NAFLD: Could You Have this Common Liver Disease?

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About 24 percent of U.S. adults have a liver condition that can negatively impact their…

Get Relief from Heartburn and Acid Reflux

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Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in…

Improve Your Cardiovascular Health with Eight Essential Steps

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Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released “Life’s Essential 8,” a checklist of…

Newsbites: Diabetes Control; Lifespan and salt; genes, lifestyle, and prostate cancer

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Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Works as Well as Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes Control In a controlled…

Eight Essentials for Heart Health

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For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….

Newsbites: High blood pressure; Loneliness and CVD; Controlling blood sugar; Supplement overuse

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Have High Blood Pressure? Healthy Lifestyle Choices Linked to Lower Risk of Death A study…

High-Quality Protein Is Essential In a Plant-Based Diet

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Nutrition experts advise adopting a plant-based dietary pattern due to the many health benefits associated…

Ask Tufts Experts: Belly Fat; Diverticulosis Diet

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I have a normal BMI, I eat right, and I stay quite active for a…

Newsbites: Consequences of skipping meal; diet and CVD; dental health and dementia; the importance of less inactivity

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Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose…

Ask the EN Experts: Caffeine Withdrawal; What is BMI?

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We all know how frustrating it can be to start the day out on the…

Newbriefs: Gut Health; Physical Activity; Stroke; Coronary Heart Disease; Artificial Sweeteners

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Improve Gut Health To Improve Frailty, Aging Frailty is linked with poor gut microbiota, and…

Coronary Artery Disease: Reduce Your Risk

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Those who suffer from coronary artery disease (CAD) struggle to get enough blood to their…

Is Organic Food Better For You? Stanford University Study Raises Questions

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Are organic foods better for us? A report released by Standard University in 2012 got…

Newsbriefs: Cardiac Rehabilitation; Prostate Cancer; Five Habits to Avoid Chronic Disease; Warfarin Timing

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Few Seniors Take Part in Cardiac Rehabilitation There is strong evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs…

Newsbites: Fasting Diets Equivalent to More Traditional Calorie Cutting for Weight Loss; Coffee Consumption Associated with Lower Risk for Kidney Disease; Oat Soluble Fiber Influences Blood Sugar Control, But Not Appetite; Sustained Weight Loss Associated with Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Women 50 and Over

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Fasting Diets Equivalent to More Traditional Calorie Cutting for Weight Loss A randomized controlled trial…

Newsbriefs: Omega-3s; Belly Fat; Imaging Scans; Exercise

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Omega-3s Beneficial in CAD A new study (Circulation, Nov. 19, 2019) suggests that omega-3 fatty…

Shortcomings of the Average American Diet

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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans sanctioned a healthy U.S.-style diet, but more common is…

12. Glossary

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A1C: A test that measures a person’s average blood glucose level over the past two…

Ask Doctor Etingin: Causes of blurry vision … ALS … Body weight and Alzheimer’s disease risk

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Q: What causes blurry vision? A: Blurry vision can be caused by a refractive error,…

Heart Health By the Numbers

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Coronary artery disease (CAD), occurs when the arteries that supply blood to your heart become…