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Butter Flavored Popcorn Linked to Lung Disease
Artificial butter-flavor lovers beware — studies show that the artificial butter flavor, diacetyl , can cause lung diseases, including a life-threatening disease called bronchiolitis obliterans, commonly called “popcorn lung.” This disease was first...
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Don't men have to eat meat to maintain strength and masculinity?
For most men, consuming meat (protein) is associated with " muscle, vitality, strength, power, energy, vigor, aggressiveness, and liveliness. " This image comes from clever marketing tactics, promoting the sale of meat as superior protein that sustains...
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Unscrambling the Truth About Eggs
Are eggs really that "incredible" or are the industry's marketing strategies "incredible?" You might be surprised to learn how big industries use clever marketing strategies to boost the sale of their products. One technique that Dr. John McDougall...
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Should a Vegan Diet be Considered Child Neglect?
Occasionally, it happens. Loving parents who've read the research on the advantages of a plant-based diet are accused of neglecting their children by refusing to give them animal products. Currently in Italy, there is proposed legislation that would...
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Life Span or Health Span?
"Good news, America: We're living longer!" trumpeted USA Today . "Life expectancy in the USA rose in 2012 to 78.8 years — a record high," said the paper, quoting statistics from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And in a press...
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Antioxidant Supplements Do Not Prevent Cancer
Cancers are a deadly disease resulting annually in millions of deaths worldwide. In 2012, 8.2 million people were estimated to die from cancer globally, and more than half a million people were projected to die from cancer in 2016 in the United States....
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Milk May Raise Mortality Risk
An increase in mortality risk is associated with frequent consumption of milk, according to a 2014 study published in the British Medical Journal . A team of Swedish researchers analyzed the diets of more than 100,000 men and women recruited from 3...
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Sugared Beverages Increase Metabolic Syndrome Risk
More than 75 billion dollars worth of soda is purchased yearly. Sugar-sweetened drinks not only drain the pockets of millions of Americans, but these beverages are a drain on the health of the nation as well. Heavy consumption of sugary beverages, such...
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Soft Drinks May Boost Osteoporosis and Bone Fracture Risk
The sugary beverage industry spends billions of dollars every year on advertisements encouraging us to consume sugary beverages to refresh ourselves, but here is a caveat emptor: soft drinks have been implicated as a contributing factor to the...
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3 Amazing Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
Numerous health benefits are associated with regular intake of vegetables. However, not all vegetables are created equal. Some vegetables are more nutrient-dense and have more profound health benefits than others. Cruciferous vegetables belong to the...
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The Marshall Plan
The newly released film, The Marshall Plan , is a must-see film for anyone desiring optimal health and wellness! This inspirational film will help you to reconsider conventional thinking when it comes to treating our nation's second leading cause of...
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Drinking to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Many of us cannot go a day without drinking a can or bottle of some sugary beverage. A Gallup Poll revealed that nearly 48% of Americans consume sugar-sweetened beverages every day. So if everyone is taking sugary drinks, these beverages must be cool,...
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A healthy plant-based diet was associated with slower cognitive decline in African American older adults: a biracial community-based cohort
Adopting a healthy plant-based diet may drive down the rate of cognitive decline in African American adults. This study attempted to answer the question: can a healthy plant-based diet hinder the speed of progression of cognitive decline in adults?...
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Dietary Sugar Intake Associated with a Higher Risk of Dementia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Older adults fond of consuming sugar from refined carbohydrates may be highly prone to suffer from dementia. This study ascertained the link between frequent intake of sugars from sweetened beverages, candies, and desserts and the risk of dementia in...
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Dietary antioxidants associated with slower progression of parkinsonian signs in older adults
Cultivating the habit of eating foods loaded with antioxidants may hinder the manifestation and progression of symptoms of Parkinson's disease in older adults. This study examined how frequent ingestion of antioxidant-rich foods influences the rate of...
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A healthy plant-based diet was associated with slower cognitive decline in African American older adults: a biracial community-based cohort
Consistent consumption of healthful plant foods may reduce the rate of cognitive and memory decline in African Americans. This study assessed the influence of dietary choices on cognitive function and memory in older adults. Researchers charted dietary...
https://casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/lifestyle-choices/whole-food-plant-based/healthy-plant-based-diet-was-associated-with-slower-cognitive-decline-in-african-american-older-adults-a-biracial-community-based-cohort -
High fruit and vegetable intake is positively correlated with antioxidant status and cognitive performance in healthy subjects
Hopping on the plant-based diet train may help stave off cognitive decline in older adults. This study clarified how frequent intake of fruits and vegetables affects cognitive function and blood levels of antioxidants in the elderly. Researchers...
https://casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/disease-conditions/mental-health/cognitive-impairment-mci/high-fruit-and-vegetable-intake-is-positively-correlated-with-antioxidant-status-and-cognitive-performance-in-healthy-subjects -
Statins May Increase Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Statin drugs are supposed to control your cholesterol levels . Manufacturers claim that statins reduce your risk of having stroke and heart attack, although actually that is questionable. Preventing myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular attack is...
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Improve Brain Function by Eating Plants
Eating fresh produce such as fruits and vegetables can dramatically improve brain function and reduce the risk of suffering from dementia. These were the findings of a 2017 study published in the journal of Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. A team of...
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