Nutrition
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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Is 1 type of water healthier for you than others?
Is 1 type of water healthier for you than others? According to Roger Fielding, senior scientist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA), there is no physiological basis for a nutritional advantage to consuming specialty waters like alkaline water or electrolyte water over regular plain old water. The main concern […]
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Early-life weight gain boosts adult height but not obesity risk
Early-life weight gain boosts adult height but not obesity risk Early-life weight gain (between ages 1-10) can lead to significantly taller adults without increasing the risk of obesity or high blood pressure later in life, according to a new study. The study, which followed 1,348 participants from central Mali for 21 years, found that weight […]
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Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle
Sleep loss rewires the brain for cravings and weight gain – a neurologist explains the science behind the cycle Getting enough sleep is crucial for restoring metabolic balance in the brain and body, as it helps regulate hunger signals, weakens self-control, and impairs glucose metabolism. Sleep loss can lead to increased cravings for high-calorie foods, […]
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