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Protect the Brain from Air Pollution with … Fish?
Researchers observed better white matter preservation in those who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids.
DASH Is Revisited and Updated, Lowering Subclinical Cardiac Injury Markers
In individuals without pre-existing cardiovascular disease, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet plan and a diet consisting of fruits and vegetables, given over eight weeks, lowered biomarkers for cardiac strain and injury.
Eat Flavonoids for a Healthy Brain
An investigation of the Framingham Offspring Study revealed a higher intake of dietary flavonoids found in plants is associated with modest slowing of age-related dementia.
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Living Longer Without Chronic Diseases
The authors found improving each of four “healthy lifestyle choices” added approximately one year of disease-free life between ages 40 and 75 years. Adopting all four “optimal” lifestyles was associated with nine years of life gained vs. adopting zero optimal lifestyles.
Investigators Identify Connection Between Vascular Malformation, Gut Bacteria Profile
The presence of gram-negative bacteria was linked to an abundance of abnormalities known to cause strokes, seizures, and headaches.
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: Hope or Hype?
This article explores the existing evidence for using intermittent fasting as a strategy to promote weight loss. The evidence suggests that intermittent fasting worked as well as continuous energy restriction to achieve weight loss, but was not superior.
USPSTF Releases Draft Recommendations for Healthier Diets, More Physical Activity
The panel suggests using behavioral counseling to promote overall better lifestyles, prevent cardiovascular disease.
Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease and All-Cause Mortality: Does the Type of Meat Consumed Matter?
Investigators found consuming more processed meat, unprocessed red meat, or poultry (but not fish) was closely connected to a higher risk for incident cardiovascular disease. Meanwhile, consuming processed meat or unprocessed red meat (but neither fish nor poultry) was strongly associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality.
Using Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Management on a Restricted Diet
Supplementation with 30 mL of apple cider vinegar combined with a restricted calorie diet may decrease body weight, body mass index, and serum triglyceride levels in people with obesity.
(Mal)Nutrition in Medical Education
In a systemic review of recent publications, investigators found that medical students and recent graduates worldwide are ill-prepared to counsel patients on nutritional guidelines and have deficits in both knowledge and confidence about the topic. The researchers found a perceived lack of training, but found that interventions undertaken to improve curriculum showed positive effects on nutrition competencies.