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Feeling consistently lonely may increase stroke risk

Being consistently lonely over a long period of time significantly increases one’s risk of having a stroke, finds a new study. Loneliness may increase the risk of strokes through three general pathways: physiological, behavioral, and...

Exercise during 2 specific times may help further reduce colorectal cancer risk

Physical activity may reduce the risk of many types of cancer, while inactivity appears to increase the risk. However, the time of day people exercise may also influence that risk. A study indicates that being...

Healthy eating habits can help prevent cognitive decline later in life

A healthy diet has been linked to a reduced risk of many health conditions, including heart disease and certain cancers. New research has added to evidence that eating a varied, plant-rich diet may decrease the...

Time-restricted eating linked to greater blood sugar control and fat loss

Time-restricted eating (TRE) is a type of fasting that involves eating within a certain time window. Researchers recently found that time-restricted eating (TRE), combined with standard nutritional counseling, can help improve glucose control and weight...

Eating Brazil nuts daily may reduce inflammation, improve gut health

Brazil nuts are high in selenium, an essential mineral with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A recent clinical trial suggests that consuming 8 grams of Brazil nuts daily may reduce inflammation and improve intestinal permeability in...

Combining flavonoid with vitamin B6 may help preserve cognitive function

A new study of mice shows that a naturally occurring flavonoid can slow down the degradation of vitamin B6 in the brain. A deficiency in vitamin B6 has long been associated with poorer cognitive function....

Stem-cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in groundbreaking case study

A woman has undergone a stem-cell therapy made from her own cells, to treat her type 1 diabetes. Researchers in China discovered the woman did not need to use insulin 75 days after the procedure,...

Alzheimer’s: Are newly approved drugs making a real-life difference?

After a lull of nearly 2 decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some novel drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease since 2021. Most of these drugs are antibody therapies targeting toxic...

Dried fruit consumption linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk, study surprisingly finds

Contrary to existing concerns, consuming dried fruit appears to reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. While dried fruits are convenient, tasty, and full of nutrients, they are also high...

Exercising to keep the brain young: Latest research and expert opinions

Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Several new studies have demonstrated the profound impact of exercise on various biological systems, further explaining its ability to enhance...