WebMD Health News Kelly Wairimu Davis September 12, 2024 September 11, 2024 — You may have been warned that ultra-processed foods can wreak havoc on your health. But not all of them are created equal. A new study out of The Lancet Regional Health — Americas looked at different types of ultra-processed foods and found...
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How Sitting All Day Affects Your Health (and What to Do About It)
Story by Ashley Welch, Scott Haak Sitting is often necessary for a number of activities, including driving and working on a computer — but over time, a sedentary lifestyle can quietly lead to health risks. “Being sedentary means spending most of your time sitting or lying down with minimal physical activity,” says Isabel Vazquez, a...
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What your nose can tell you about your health
August 20, 2024 by Dan Baumgardt, The Conversation Thanks to a quirk known as unconscious selective attention, your brain has learned to ignore your nose. A prominent feature that’s positioned closely to the eyes, the schnoz could get in the way of our vision—but the nervous system cleverly filters it out. You can choose to...
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Can magnesium supplements improve health?
August 14, 2024 by Edward Saltzman, Tufts University Credit: Vanessa Loring from PexelsMagnesium is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, such as nuts and seeds, beans and other legumes, whole grains, and leafy greens. We need adequate amounts of magnesium for healthy muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular system function. Most people get enough of...
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New research explores the complex relationship between age, appearance and health
by University of Oklahoma Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we age, does our physical appearance impact our physical and mental health? That question is at the core of research recently published in the journal Psychology and Aging. The study, led by Julie Ober Allen, an assistant professor of health promotion at the University of Oklahoma, found that...
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What bodily secretions like blood, wax and tears can tell us about our health
by Dan Baumgardt, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDry scalp? Blocked ears? Crusted eyes? Our bodies produce many different unusual, sometimes repellent secretions, and their function doesn’t always seem entirely clear. But each has their own important role, which often goes unappreciated. Flaky or dry scalp is an extremely common condition, but in severe cases it...
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Health and zombie cells in aging
Peer-Reviewed Publication MAYO CLINIC With age, cells can experience senescence, a state where they stop growing but continue releasing inflammatory and tissue-degrading molecules. When a person is young, the immune system responds and eliminates senescent cells, often referred to as zombie cells. However, zombie cells linger and contribute to various age-related health problems and diseases....
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What your blood can tell you about your health
by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBlood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one’s health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can reveal a lot about a person’s health. One of the most frequently ordered tests is a CBC, or complete blood cell count, which tells...
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Caffeine: How quitting can benefit your health
by Adam Taylor, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive compound in the world. Even if you don’t drink coffee or tea, you probably still regularly consume caffeine since it’s found in everything from fizzy drinks and cold remedies to decaf coffee and chocolate. When caffeine is consumed, it’s rapidly absorbed...
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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition launches new article series to educate physicians and other health care professionals on nutrition
Peer-Reviewed Publication AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION Rockville, MD (January 16, 2024) – To educate physicians and other health care professionals on the fundamentals of nutrition, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has launched a new article series titled Nutrition for the Clinician. The effort supports the White House National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health...