You may have stood in front of an open refrigerator late at night and thought, “This isn’t a good idea.” And a recent scientific study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston agrees—eating late isn’t good for you. In fact, the study in Cell Metabolism concludes that it can increase a person’s risk for obesity. …
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A team of researchers from Edith Cowan University, the Danish Cancer Society, and The University of Western Australia wanted to look at how leafy greens impacted blood pressure and heart disease risk. Their focus was specifically on nitrate-rich vegetables, so think: kale, collards, spinach, along with beets and garlic. As cardiologist Alejandro Junger, M.D., previously explained to …
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This research analyzed existing data from a long-term study on nearly 8,000 British people since 1985, conducted by University College London. As part of the research project, participants reported how long they slept multiple times over 25 years. Some of them also wore sleep tracking devices to make sure they were giving accurate numbers on …
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According to the report, opting for a combination of plant-based proteins—such as nuts, legumes, or soy products—in place of red meat was associated with a decreased heart disease risk of 14%. For men over age 65 (the average age of participants was 53), the associated risk decreased by as much as as 17%. Every four …
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As the study authors write: “This finding highlights the importance of focusing on multiple components of fitness and their associations with mental health.” They believe physical fitness could be an “objectively measurable indicator and a modifiable risk factor” for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Of course, considering the positive impact physical fitness …
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To study the potential protective effects of these two beverages, researchers looked at 4,923 Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes. The participants were 66 years old on average and were studied over the course of five years. Each participant filled out a questionnaire detailing their food and drink habits, including how much coffee and green …
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To determine whether there was a connection between sleep quality and physical activity, researchers analyzed 155,448 adults who were 46-years-old on average—making this the largest study of its kind, to date. Pulling data from the Ontario Health study, researchers looked specifically at the lifestyle, medical, socio-demographic, and sleep patterns of each participant. According to the …
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Omega-3s are commonly found in seafood, particularly fatty fish. When it comes to choosing fish, functional medicine doctor and mbg Collective member Mark Hyman, M.D., recommends sticking to SMASH (salmon, mackerel, anchovies, herring, and sardines), which keep mercury levels to a minimum. But what about vegetarians or plant-based eaters? While fish are a great source …
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It’s important to note there is still no surefire treatment for the coronavirus. However, the study does show a strong potential correlation between vitamin D supplementation and a decrease in severity of COVID-19 effects. “Our pilot study demonstrated that administration of a high dose of Calcifediol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D, a main metabolite of vitamin D …
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