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Plant-Based Diets Can Support Metabolism & Weight Loss, Study Finds

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In a randomized control trial published in the JAMA Network Open by researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine early this week, they found evidence that a plant-based diet may promote after-meal burn and, as a result, lead to weight loss. Among the 244 participants, half were randomly selected to follow a low-fat, plant-based diet …

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Poor Grip Strength May Be A Mental Health Risk Factor, Study Says

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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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People Who Eat Chili Peppers May Live Longer, Study Suggests

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While the associations are promising, Xu says researchers are unclear exactly why chili peppers are linked to lower mortality rates. They’re also unsure how many chili peppers, how often, and which variety people need to eat for these benefits.  “Therefore, it is impossible to conclusively say that eating more chili pepper can prolong life and …

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Body Image Issues Are On The Rise Amid COVID, Study Says

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Stress and anxiety have heightened significantly due to social isolation, fear of the virus, and change in routines. These impacts are also triggering associated mental health issues, like body dysmorphia and dissatisfaction. Negative body image can segue into dangerous eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, or yo-yo dieting. Despite some misconceptions about eating disorders, it’s not …

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New Study Links Flavanols With Lower Blood Pressure

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Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds, largely found in fruits and vegetables. They’re a part of why foods from red wine to chocolate have been linked to health benefits, though they also occur in more traditionally “healthy” foods too—like apples, berries, and teas. According to Kuhnle, “In the British diet, the main sources [of flavanols] are …

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Green Tea & Coffee Can Lower Diabetes Risk Factors, Study Says

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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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Light Physical Activity Can Lower Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Says

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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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HIIT Workouts May Be Ideal for People Over 70, Study Finds

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The data comes from the Generation 100 study, cause-and-effect research that followed participants aged 70-77 over a five year period. The group of 1500 participants was split into three different training groups, one of which was assigned a routine of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) twice a week. “Both physical and mental quality of life were …

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Managing Blood Sugar Levels May Improve Brain Health, Study Finds

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For some people, exercise and weight loss did contribute to improvements in brain health, but only partially. Executive functioning (aka short-term memory, planning, attention, impulse control, and task-switching) improved. However, long-term functions, like verbal learning and overall memory, actually got worse.  According to the study, people who were considered overweight at the start were more …

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