Vitamins C and E linked to 32 percent lower risk of Parkinson’s in large study
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 11, 2021
Investigators looked for a link between dietary antioxidants and Parkinson’s risk in more than 41,000 adults in a long-term Swedish public health study.
High-quality carbs linked to lowered diabetes risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 01, 2020
A new study highlights the importance of distinguishing between dietary carbohydrates from high- and low-quality sources, say investigators.
Fracture study puts dairy products out to pasture
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Alicia Lasek
May 27, 2020
Dairy products offer little help in preventing bone loss and fractures in women at risk, according to new research.
Boost berry, tea and fruit consumption to lower dementia risk, study suggests
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Alicia Lasek
May 06, 2020
Adding a small weekly portion of flavonoid-containing foods to a diet that is low in these nutrients may effect dementia risk over time, say investigators.
Inadequate protein in diet increasing frailty risk for many, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 17, 2020
Half of the elders in a recent study weren’t eating enough protein to maintain muscle. Intake should be spread throughout the day, say researchers.
Got milk? Choose low-fat to add years to life, scientists conclude
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jan 15, 2020
Adults who regularly consume low-fat milk have fewer signs of biological aging than their peers who prefer the full-fat beverage, a study has found.
Study links diet to late-stage eye disease
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 11, 2019
People who follow a Western-style diet are three times more likely to develop late-stage macular degeneration, say researchers.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, November 19
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Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2019
New guidelines issued for treating, preventing pressure ulcers … Mexican American seniors at risk of pain-related frailty … High-protein diets may harm your kidneys … FDA OKs new antibacterial drug...
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.
Yogurt, high-fiber foods may reduce lung cancer risk
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 26, 2019
A high-fiber, yogurt-heavy diet is tied to a reduced risk of lung cancer among smokers and non-smokers alike, according to Vanderbilt University researchers.