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Researchers decode what makes brown rice healthy
As a regular addition to the diet, brown rice can help reduce body weight, lower cholesterol, and suppress inflammation.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 20, 2023


Surprising research uncovers why eating chocolate feels so good
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 18, 2023


Researchers discover what makes time-restricted dieting work
Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including increase in life span in laboratory studies.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2023


Green Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce dangerous fat around internal organs
Reducing visceral fat is considered the true goal of weight loss as it is a more important indicator than a person's weight.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2023


Potatoes do not increase risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds
A study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center says that potatoes are filled with key nutrients and packed with health benefits.
Joshua Shavit
Dec 26, 2022


People lost over 50 pounds using new FDA-approved pill
People with obesity treated with a weekly dose of a new pill lost about 52 pounds on average, according to results of a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2022


Green Mediterranean diet found to significantly reduce dangerous fat around internal organs
The green Mediterranean diet (MED) significantly reduces visceral adipose tissue, a type of dangerous fat around internal organs.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2022


Groundbreaking study reveals the connection between sugar, obesity and your gut health
Dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2022


Daily walks can cut the risk of developing dementia by over 50%
According to the American Medical Association, people aged 40 to 79 who walked 9,826 steps each day were 50% less likely to develop dementia
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022


MIT and Harvard study charts how exercise and diet affect the body
MIT and Harvard researchers have mapped out many of the cells, genes, and cellular pathways that are modified by exercise or high-fat diet.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 11, 2022


Groundbreaking study reveals the connection between sugar, the gut microbiome and obesity
Dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 4, 2022


Higher protein intake while dieting leads to healthier eating
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 21, 2022


People lost 52 pounds using new drug, Yale study finds
People with obesity treated with a weekly dose of Tirzepatide, lost about 52 pounds on average, according to results of a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 7, 2022


A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
There is a growing concern about the global rise in diet-related health issues caused by excessive consumption of nutrients (mainly sugars).
Joseph Shavit
Aug 5, 2022


It doesn’t matter much which fiber you choose – just get more dietary fiber!
There are lots of choices on the drug store shelves, but which fiber supplement is the right one for you? All of them help, say researchers.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 1, 2022


Mediterranean diet can prevent physical frailty as we age, Harvard research finds
Increased vulnerability across multiple physiological systems, frailty affects 10-15% older adults, and leads to other health issues.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 28, 2022


Traditional native Indian medicine effective as type 2 diabetes treatment
Ayurveda is a traditional medical system that has been used for thousands of years in many South Asian countries such as India and Nepal.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2022


High-fat diet leads to anxiety, depression and Alzheimer's disease
Mice fed a high-fat diet for 30 weeks were considerably more likely to develop diabetes, face cognitive impairments, and develop depression
Joshua Shavit
Jul 13, 2022


Green juice improves digestion and burns body fat, experts say
Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 12, 2022


Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds
Monash University researchers found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease.
Joshua Shavit
Jun 29, 2022
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