Nutrition
Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift
Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift Midlife weight gain can start years before menopause due to hormonal shifts that begin during perimenopause, leading to gradual muscle loss and increased insulin resistance. The real metabolic shift happens during […]
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Alternative sweetener linked to liver disease
Alternative sweetener linked to liver disease Researchers have found that sorbitol, an alternative sweetener commonly used in low-calorie foods, can be converted to disease-causing fructose in the liver. The conversion process occurs when gut bacteria fail to break down sorbitol, allowing it to reach the liver and be converted into a harmful byproduct of fructose. […]
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How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop
How pecans went from ignored trees to a holiday staple – the 8,000-year history of America’s only native major nut crop Pecans have a rich history in the United States, dating back to around 8,000 years ago when Native Americans used them for food, medicine, and trade. The pecan tree was first intentionally planted in […]
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Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health
Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health Young adults (18-25 years old) are at a critical stage in their lives where behaviors that can harm heart health, such as smoking, obesity, and lack of physical activity, become more common. The rate of heart disease among people under 40 […]
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Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data
Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data A new study by Consumer Reports found that some protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, cadmium, and arsenic, posing serious health risks. The study tested 23 popular protein products and found that 16 exceeded […]
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Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky
Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky Antioxidants are essential for preventing oxidative stress, which can lead to various health problems like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. The best way to get antioxidants is through whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, […]
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Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits Chromium is considered an essential nutrient despite having no proven health benefits, and most people get it from their cookware rather than food. The idea that chromium is essential for human health stems from flawed studies in rats in the 1950s, which […]
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How does your body make poop?
How does your body make poop? The digestive process starts in the mouth where food is chewed and broken down by enzymes like amylase, which begins breaking down carbohydrates. The stomach contains hydrochloric acid that breaks down food into smaller pieces, while the small intestine absorbs nutrients from the food, using its long and winding […]
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Fruits and veggies could help you sleep better
Fruits and veggies could help you sleep better Fruits and vegetables may help improve sleep quality by reducing sleep fragmentation and promoting deeper, more uninterrupted sleep. A new study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables during the day was associated with better sleep quality at night, with participants who consumed more […]
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‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food
‘Big’ legislative package shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food The US government has passed a legislative package that shifts more of SNAP’s costs to states, saving federal dollars but causing fewer Americans to get help paying for food. The package will […]
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