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Tackling Obesity with Afterschool Programs
This prospective study following 75 low-income middle school students found that adding nutrition education and physical activity requirements to afterschool programming may enhance gains in some health behaviors and weight management.
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Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Supplements for Older Adults to Lower Frailty Risk
Data from a large, randomized trial that included 25,871 adults age 50 years or older indicated 2,000 daily units of vitamin D3 and 1 g daily of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not affect frailty.
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Healthcare on 2022 Midterm Ballots
Reproductive rights, healthcare business, integrative medicine top of mind for voters in several states.
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Scientists Are Worried About Air Quality and Dementia Risk
Traffic-related air pollution raises red flags for neurological health.
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A Review of Psilocybin in Treating Depression
This literature review examines the research that has gone into the use of psilocybin specifically to treat depression. An examination of the available evidence demonstrates significant promise in psilocybin’s efficacy to treat depression, although more research is needed to make the results generalizable.
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Epilepsy: The Hidden Side Effect of Bariatric Surgery
The benefits of weight loss procedures are numerous, but a recently published paper reveals a long-term side effect clinicians and patients should heed.
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Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: Preventing Early-Onset Heart Disease
Researchers found eating too many refined grains is like consuming an excess of sugar.
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Keep on the Sunny Side: Timing Meals for Better Mental Health
Feelings of anxiety and depression can fluctuate depending on when one eats throughout the day.
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Expert Panel Debunks Common Sleep-Related Myths
Authors identified and deconstructed 10 misconceptions parents hold about teenage nocturnal patterns.
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Top Heart Medication Could Help Alcohol Use Disorder Patients
Spironolactone is known to block mineralocorticoid receptors, an action believed to reduce alcohol cravings.