Nutrition

Diet Drinks May Hinder Weight Loss

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Artificially sweetened beverages may trick the brain into feeling hungry, especially in women and people with obesity, which can lead to consuming more calories and weight gain, research shows. Brain MRIs of study participants who drank beverages sweetened with sugar (sucrose), artificial sweetener (sucralose), or water during three different sessions, … Read More

Preserving Nutrients in Food

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Fresh is Best, Frozen is Next. Fresh, ripe produce in season will usually be highest in nutrients—but fruits and vegetables are needed year-round, even in the middle of winter. The U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates that freezing produce immediately after harvesting retains 95 to 100 percent of most vitamins and … Read More

Frontline: Exercise to limit anxiety; Lower stroke risk; Dementia-associated agitation

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Reduce Anxiety Symptoms with Regular Exercise Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and/or medications, and research suggests that getting regular exercise also can have significant benefits. Seventy percent of the study participants were women, average age 39, who had anxiety disorders; about half the participants had experienced … Read More

A Resolution for Better Health

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New Year’s resolutions related to health are nothing new: Lose weight, eat healthier, get more exercise. But now that 2022 is upon us, it is more important than ever to renew our commitment to healthy lifestyles due to the impact the COVID pandemic has had on our health and health … Read More

Are You at Risk for Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

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If you’ve noticed you’re feeling a bit more tired and weak and your brain isn’t working as well as it used to, don’t just chalk it up to getting older. In some people, these symptoms can be due to years of low intake or poor absorption of vitamin B12. Luckily, … Read More

Energy Levels and Diet

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A new year is upon us, and it’s going to take plenty of energy to make good on all those resolutions! If you’re looking for more energy to be healthy and active, or simply to feel your best—your plate is the perfect place to start. What Powers Our Bodies? “The … Read More

For a Healthy Diet, Choose Carbohydrates Carefully

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Foods that contain carbohydrates (“carbs”) have been portrayed as the villians of the culinary world by some who claim that the healthiest diets are high in protein and/ or fat and very low in carbs. However, rankings of the best and worst diets continually give top marks to dietary patterns … Read More

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