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he improvement in back pain and back-related function in this predominantly minority and low-income population was similar to prior studies looking at more affluent populations.
here did not appear to be a dose response when comparing twice-weekly to once-weekly yoga classes, but this finding was confounded by a smaller than expected difference between the groups in the time spent in yoga practice and lack of reliable data on the amount of home practice.
he study suggests that the greatest benefit may occur in the first 6 weeks of practice.
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everal mechanisms by which the gut microbiota may contribute to obesity have been shown in animal studies.
hort-chain fatty acids, prebiotics, and certain species of probiotics have been shown to affect the gut microbiota and reduce weight gain in animals subject to high-fat diet feeding.
here are a few clinical trials showing beneficial aspects of prebiotics and probiotics on abdominal adiposity.
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ietary modifications among other lifestyle changes prevent development of type 2 diabetes.
hole fruits contain more phytochemicals, fiber, and antioxidants, and thus more health benefits, than fruit juice.
lueberries significantly decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
ruit juice significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Although very interesting research exists for the effects of isolated phytonutrients on many different disease processes, just as compelling is the resurgence in research on whole plants or whole food approaches to promoting health or treating disease (e.g., investigating a multi-component, plant-based dietary pattern and disease vs investigating the consumption of beta-carotene and disease).
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of 50 randomized controlled trials did not find that vitamin and antioxidant supplements reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Numerous subgroup analyses similarly found no benefit from daily supplementation, but also no adverse effects.
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Using a retrospective cohort study with passive follow-up and relative conditional survival analysis, authors demonstrated that Olympic medalists from nine major country groups live longer than the general population, regardless of country, medal, or sport.
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In vitro and an in vivo animal model show that an extract of Moringa oleifera leaves has antioxidant effects, decreasing liver damage from a high-fat diet.
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With the beginning of another year, many will be resolving to lose some weight. According to consumer surveys conducted for industries manufacturing low-calorie foods and beverages, 54% of Americans were trying to lose weight in 2010, up from 33% in 2004 and 24% in 2000.1 The U.S. market for all weight loss products and services is now worth $60.9 billion.2
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Every year in September throughout the United States, students return to school, and many people return to work from vacation and summer break. As weather cools with the coming fall and winter, people gather in close proximity in colleges, schools, daycares, clinics, and workplaces.
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The number of people in the United States age 65 and older has grown from 35 million in 2000 to 40 million in 2010, a 15% increase. This number is expected to be about 55 million by 2020, a 36% increase for the coming decade.1
