Category: Nutrition

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…

Are Your Sleep Habits Affecting Your Weight?

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About one in three adults in the United States report routinely not getting enough sleep….

Ask Tufts Experts: Taking Supplements With Food; Nitrates in “No Nitrate Added” Meats

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Should I take my vitamin and mineral supplements with or without food? Judith C. Thalheimer,…

Improve Your Mood and Memory with a Healthy Diet

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The food choices you make can affect your mental health and cognitive function as well…

Ask the Doctor: September 2022

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Q: What’s the difference between memory care and assisted living? A: Memory care and assisted…

News Briefs: September 2022

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Exercise and Cognition Previous research has suggested that physical activity lowers your risk of dementia…

Ask Tufts Experts: Activated Charcoal; Oatmeal vs. Oat Bran

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A friend is encouraging me to take activated charcoal capsules. Is this a good idea?…

Small Amounts of Physical Activity Can Have Big Benefits

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For ideal health and physical wellbeing, it’s recommended each week adults aim to do a…

Is That Popular Diet Plan a Healthy Choice?

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The recommended dietary pattern includes a combination of vegetables, fruits, non-fat and reducedfat dairy, whole…

Newsbites: Dietary supplements and cancer; avocados and waist circumference; microbial transplant for IBS; genes and Alzheimer’s

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There is No Proof Dietary Supplements Help Prevent CVD or Cancer The U.S. Preventive Services…

What’s Your ASCVD Risk?

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly referred to as simply cardiovascular disease or heart disease, is…

Boost Energy with Healthy Food Choices and Eating Strategies

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If you’re looking for a way to stay energized throughout the day, skip the energy…

Frontline: Alzheimer’s Disease; Mediterranean-Style Diet; Timely Heart Attack Care

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Obesity, Physical Inactivity Top Risks Related to Alzheimer’s Disease Eight modifiable risk factors were linked…

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

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According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is…

Nutrition Security

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The majority of Americans do not meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,…

Newsbites: Antimicrobial resistance; multivitamins and cancer; supplements for losing body fat; vitamin D and COVID-19

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Diet May Impact Antimicrobial Resistance Antibiotics have saved millions of lives, but resistance to these…

Take Shortness of Breath Seriously; It May Be a Symptom of Heart Failure

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About 5.7 million Americans have heart failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Fight Free Radicals with Antioxidants

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If “free radicals” sounds to you like a ’60s protest chant, you haven’t been keeping…

Research Round Up: August 2022

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• Prunes Support Bone Health. Prunes may help protect against bone loss in postmenopausal women,…

Can Supplements Block Fats?

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© JW LTD | Getty ImagesCan taking a pill actually block the fat you consume…

Foods to Fight Constipation

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If you’ve been feeling a little backed up, you’re not alone. Constipation is one of…

Why Pseudograins are the Real Deal

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Would it surprise you that some “grains” aren’t grains at all? It might not, if…

“SMASH” Fish

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From morning coffee to YouTube videos, every day we are surrounded by things that prove…

Ask Tufts Experts: Why We Say “People with Obesity”; Cholesterol and Genes

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“People with obesity” sounds odd to me. Why don’t you just say, “obese people?” Jillian…

Red, White, and…Berries!

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Berries are bursting with flavor—as well as vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that can benefit…

Hydrating for Health

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It’s hot out! High temperatures increase the risk of dehydration. Fluids are critical to optimal…

Newsbites: Extreme heat; Physical activity in older adults; Low- and no-calorie drinks

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Extreme Heat Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke A recent review article…

Frontline: Green foods; Slowing Parkinson’s Disease; Reduce lung cancer deaths

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Eating More Green Foods May Help Protect Your Brain Age-related brain atrophy can be slowed…

What Do Antioxidants Do (And Should I Be Taking Them)?

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To understand what antioxidants do, you have to start with a little molecule called a…

Ask Tufts Experts: Sustainability of Tree Nuts; Feeling Faint when Meals are Skipped

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I recently heard that growing almonds requires more water than producing beef. I want to…

Get to Know Shell Beans

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From the familiar navy, pinto, and lima beans to soybeans and heirloom varieties like scarlet…

Is a “Juice Cleanse” Right for You?

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Juice cleanses involve consuming nothing but fruit and vegetable juices, often organic and raw, for…

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…

What You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer

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Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S. and around…

For Painful Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal May Be Necessary

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Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located on the right side of your abdomen…