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Using Honey to Treat Coughs
In a meta-analysis, researchers found honey alleviates cough for patients with upper respiratory infections.
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Diet and the Risk of Dementia
This prospective cohort study demonstrated an association between a high inflammatory potential diet and increased risk for incident dementia.
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Nutritional Interventions for Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease
Over a 36-month period, patients with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease who consumed Fortasyn Connect (Souvenaid), a nutraceutical drink, demonstrated a slower decline in cognitive functions vs. the control group.
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Healthy Weight Week 2022: A Time to Shape Up
Observed during the third week of January every year since 1994, Healthy Weight Week is a time for Americans to focus on creating proper nutritional habits that can produce long-term benefits.
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Plant-Based Diets and Menopausal Hot Flashes
Women randomized to a low-fat, vegan diet including one-half cup of cooked whole soybeans daily experienced a reduction in total hot flashes of 79% vs. 49% in the control group over 12 weeks of observation.
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New Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health: Meeting People Where They Are
The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of an overall lifetime heart-healthy diet and the vital role of nutrition early in life.
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National Alzheimer’s Plan Updated with New Focus on Healthy Aging
Feds add sixth goal in the ninth version of this annually released report.
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Fish Consumption, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Cardiovascular Disease
Is there enough scientific evidence to suggest associations between fish consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (or of mortality) among people who consume fish vs. those who do not?
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Drinking More Coffee May Protect Against Cognitive Decline
Among adults older than age 60 years, heavier coffee consumption was associated with slower cognitive decline in executive function and less beta-amyloid accumulation.
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Dietary Modifications with Linoleic Acid Can Have an Effect on Gut and Brain Inflammation
This study will widen the scope of discussion on the treatment of neurological disorders. Nutritional supplements need to be discussed with caution until clear recommendations can be given based on clinical trials and other strong evidence of efficacy without significant side effects.