Walnuts may help to slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly adults, according to a new study.
Artificial sweeteners may lead to real weight gain and diabetes, review finds
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 17, 2019
A review of artificial sweeteners research has produced sour results.
Insomnia recipe for older women: diet high in refined carbs
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 12, 2019
A diet high in refined carbohydrates may trigger insomnia in older women, a new study has found.
Trans fats linked to significantly greater dementia risk
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2019
Dietary trans fat is associated with an increased risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, according to new findings from Japan.
An avocado per day may keep ‘bad’ cholesterol away
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 28, 2019
Eating one avocado per day may help lower levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol, according to Penn State University researchers.
Behavioral ‘nudges’ work best to encourage healthy eating habits
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 10, 2019
Behavioral nudges, especially portion control, are the most effective strategy to encourage healthier eating, say consumer scientists.
Frequent exposure to unhealthy foods impacts spatial memory, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2019
Eating junk food may cause spatial memory loss that worsens as poor-diet days add up, a recent animal study has found.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 24
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2019
Long-term study of nurses links nut consumption with improved health … Alzheimer’s vaccine performs well in phase 2 trial … Gum disease linked to higher risk of hypertension … Simple lifestyle...