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Women with a Heart-healthy Diet in Midlife Are Less Likely to Report Cognitive Decline Later
Adhering to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet starting in middle-age could potentially reduce the risk of cognitive decline in women, according to
Study Suggests Even More Reasons to Eat Your Fiber
Researchers have found that plant foods with insoluble fiber, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, and whole grains, contain unique bioactives, including beta-carotene, lycopene, quercetin, and
Know Your Nutrients: Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 has several critical roles in human nutrition. On its own, vitamin B12 is required for the creation of cellular energy from dietary fats
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: An Overview
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) are two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Neither of these conditions can be cured, but proper disease management
Workplace Flexibility May Support Cardiovascular Health
November 15, 2023: Researchers found that introducing flexibility into the workplace supported the cardiovascular health of adults aged 45 years or older and those who
Cut Salt, Cut blood pressure
A recent study demonstrated that 72 percent of adults aged 50 to 80 years who reduced sodium intake by about one teaspoon per day for
A Brief Overview of the Nervous System and Its Functions
The nervous system is a complex network that controls and coordinates the various functions of the human body. It can be divided into two main
An Introduction to Resistance Band Training
Resistance band training is a form of strength training that utilizes large rubber bands, which can be used to strengthen muscles anywhere on the body.
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Superfood Spotlight: Yogurt
Yogurt: we’ve been eating it for centuries, and for good reason. It can be eaten on its own as a snack, added to a breakfast
Superfood Spotlight: Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a type of pulse, or edible seed, in the legume family.1,2 There are two main categories of chickpea:
Superfood Spotlight: Ginger
The Superfood of All Superfoods Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a popular herb used globally, both in the culinary world and in herbal medicine. The ginger
Superfood Spotlight: Garlic
Garlic has been a staple in the human diet and in medicine for thousands of years.1-3 Some might even call it the food of legends,
Know Your Nutrients—Thiamine (B1)
Thiamine (also thiamin or vitamin B1) is part of the B complex vitamins. It was the very first compound identified as a vitamin, and thus
Know Your Nutrients: Iron
Iron is an essential mineral found in of hemoglobin, a protein that is responsible for transferring oxygen from the lungs throughout the body, and myoglobin,
Know Your Nutrients: Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid that plays an essential role in the growth and development of the human brain in
