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Mediterranean Diet and Frailty Risk
The authors of a review and meta-analysis involving four studies and more than 5,000 community-dwelling adults over the age of 60 years concluded that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of frailty.
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Noncow Milk for Young Children: An Observational Study Regarding Height
Data from more than 5,000 Canadian children reveals a dose-dependent association between drinking noncow milk and lower height in early childhood.
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Are All Plant-based Diets Created Equally (in Terms of Health Benefits)?
This large-scale, observational, prospective study investigating types of plant-based diets found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adherents to plant-based diets containing foods such as fruit juices, refined grains, sweetened beverages, and desserts.
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Polyneuropathy and Nutrition
Other than the identification of a specific vitamin or essential element deficiency, overall nutritional status does not appear to play any role in the development of idiopathic neuropathies in adults.
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Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and Other Common Vinegars: A Review
A review of the literature to summarize the health benefits of apple ciider vinegar and other common vinegars.
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Intravenous Nutrient Therapies — Worth the Cost?
Intravenous nutrient therapies are gaining in popularity to help patients maintain overall wellness, enhance weight loss, boost immune function, increase athletic performance, cure hangovers, and treat particular conditions. However, the increase in the use of these therapies in both healthy individuals and those with health conditions has not translated into increased published research studies investigating efficacy and safety.
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Pediatrics: Diet Matters
Specific diets show evidence of efficacy in the treatment of several common pediatric disorders.
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Supplements Instead of Food? A Specific Case for Yes
A nutritional supplement helped malnourished nursing home residents gain weight and improve quality of life, more so than dietary advice and counseling.
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Extra-virgin Olive Oil Reduces Postprandial Glucose in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
In this study, the authors demonstrated significantly improved postprandial glucose levels in patients that consumed high glycemic index meals with extra-virgin olive oil compared to meals with butter or low fat meals.
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The Effect of Stress on Food
Stress experienced prior to eating may raise inflammation levels as much as eating a high saturated fat meal in a relaxed state.