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News Briefs February 2024

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Cutting a Teaspoon of Salt Per Day Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure An antihypertensive medication is…

10 Terrific Natural Diuretics

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Natural diuretic foods and drinks stimulate your kidneys to produce more urine, unloading excessive fluid…

Cardiac Rehabilitation Still Underutilized

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One of the best ways to improve and speed up your recovery from a major…

Brain Networks May Benefit from Walking

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Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…

Are Ultra-Processed Foods Harmful to Health?

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Have you ever opened a bag of potato chips and found it impossible to eat…

Expand Your Plant Palate

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Research is clear that consuming whole and minimally processed plant foods in place of refined…

The Facts About Pea Protein

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Pea protein is showing up in everything, from protein powders to plant-based beverages. Consumers should…

Ask Tufts Experts: Vegan vs. Vegetarian Dietary Patterns

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What are the differences between vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns? Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN,…

Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!

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In 2023, we provided the latest evidence-based information on a wide variety of health and…

Dietary Changes After Menopause Address Declining Estrogen Effects

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As women age, our nutritional needs change. Estrogen levels after menopause can result in the…

Diagnosing Heart Problems Is the First Step In Managing Disease

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Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Red Blood Cell Count

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I have all the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including abdominal pain, gas, bloating,…

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke by Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

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A stroke, also known as a brain attack, happens when blood flow to the brain…

Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Q: Other than light therapy, are there any effective ways to reduce the impact of…

Newsbites: hearing loss; weekend warriors; weight loss supplement warning; low dose aspirin

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Treating Hearing Loss May Reduce Cognitive Decline in At Risk Older Adults In a randomized…

Avoiding Insulin Resistance

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Left unchecked, the common condition known as insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and type…

Ask Tufts Experts: Apple Cider Vinegar; Salt vs. Sodium; Ketone Drinks

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Does apple cider vinegar help with blood sugar control? Richard Siegel, MD, co-director of the…

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…

Breast Cancer and Diet

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and…

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…

Take Steps to Limit Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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It’s not unusual to experience vision changes as you age, but some changes are normal…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Nail Fungal Infections; Diverticulosis

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I like to treat myself to a monthly manicure, but I worry about potential health…

DXA Imaging Offers a Look at Bone Health and Fracture Risk

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Studies suggest that approximately one in two women ages 50 and older will break a…

Beet Supplements?

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Beet, or beetroot, supplements are gaining quite a following for a number of health benefits,…

Research Roundup September 2023

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• Diet and Dementia Risk. Adherence to the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH) diet is linked with lower…

What is Selenium?

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Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil, water, and in certain (mostly…

Dietary Choices for Vestibular Migraine

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If you’ve ever suffered from headaches, you’re well aware how disruptive they can be. When…

Health Benefits of Pumpkin

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Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as…

MGH Study Suggests Why Moderate Alcohol Intake May Benefit Cardiovascular Health

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The heart and brain benefits of light ­to-moderate alcohol consumption are often debated, as various…

Good News About Colon Screenings

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Most people don’t give their colon a second thought until it’s time for a colonoscopy….

Ask The Experts: Lower Cholesterol With Lifestyle Changes

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Q: I’m 67. Is it really possible to reduce high cholesterol with lifestyle changes? A:…

Build a Better Breakfast 

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Breakfast may be the least popular meal of the day. Hunger, time, motivation—whatever it is,…

Ask the EN Experts August 2023

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If you’re looking for more evidence that food choices and dietary patterns can influence health,…

What Happens if You Have Too Much or Too Little Fat in Your Diet? 

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While fat has often been dubbed as a dietary nemesis, it’s important to know that…

Tomato Time

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The Folklore. Ripe tomatoes, plump with the flavor and fragrance of summer, tug heavily on…

Beat the Heat with Cool Summer Treats

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There’s nothing like an icy drink or frozen treat to help tame summer swelter, keep…

Newsbites: Plant-based foods; insomnia and heart health; omega-6 and blood pressure; health benefits of walking

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Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary…

Food Allergy, or Intolerance?

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We often use the words allergy and intolerance interchangeably to describe a negative reaction to…

Medications That Boost Bone Health

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With the many health concerns facing postmenopausal women, it’s easy to overlook bone health. After…

Does Your Diet Need a Makeover?

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For most Americans, eating healthier means making different food choices. All three macronutrient groups— carbohydrates,…

Eat More Whole Grains for a Healthier Diet

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Looking for ways to improve your diet? Look no further than boosting your consumption of…

Medical Nutrition Therapy Focuses on Eating to Improve Your Health

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Does this scenario sound familiar? You see your doctor and discuss a medical condition you…

Now Eat This: The Diets That May Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins are the well-established staples of a…

Depression Symptoms Associated with Higher Stroke Risk

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The ongoing INTERSTROKE study, which involves thousands of people from 32 nations around the world,…

Under the Influence of Ageism

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Remember that old saying, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never…

Are You Losing Muscle?

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We all lose muscle as we age. Roger A. Fielding, PhD, a professor of biochemical…

Vestibular Migraine Diet

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If you’ve ever suffered from headaches, you’re well aware how disruptive they can be. When…