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Brains of Overweight People ‘Ten Years Older’ Study Shows

Brains of Overweight People ‘Ten Years Older’ Study Shows

Starting from middle-age and onward, the brain of an obese individual shows the signs of aging seen in those 10 yrs older. This important new finding is reported in the medical journal Neurobiology of Aging based on research by the University of Cambridge. The amount of white matter, which is the brain tissue that connects […]

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Nut Consumption Reduces Inflammation

Nut Consumption Reduces Inflammation

A new study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that dietary intake of nuts is associated with lower levels of the biomarkers of inflammation. This study of than 5,000 people by the  Brigham and Women’s Hospital  may help to explain the documented health benefits of nuts. Research study author Ying Bao M.D. ScD, […]

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Drinking Coffee Not Likely Harmful, May Be Beneficial Study Suggests

Drinking Coffee Not Likely Harmful, May Be Beneficial Study Suggests

Newly published research from the scientific journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety  concludes that moderate coffee drinking has a neutral effect on health, or it is may be mildly beneficial. Drinking coffee is a staple in our society. Research over the years has been inconsistent with some studies showing beneficial effects and […]

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Obesity linked to increased risk of multiple sclerosis

Obesity linked to increased risk of multiple sclerosis

Research published in PLOS Medicine by Dr. Brent Richards of the Jewish General Hospital, Quebec, shows that obesity in early adulthood is associated with an elevated  risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS).  MS is a progressive neurological disorder which involves immune system dysfunction resulting in damage to the myelin sheath which surrounds the nerves in […]

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Depression May Be Prevented By Good Nutrition

Depression May Be Prevented By Good Nutrition

A large study including over 15,000 people published in the  journal BMC Medicine, shows that depression could be linked with nutrient deficits. Analysis of dietary patterns revealed that  eating a healthy diet, comprised of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low in processed meats, is associated with less development of depression.  This large study was […]

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