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Early sugary diet could mean memory trouble later

Written by Charlie King | 4 Apr 2021

New research shows how drinking sugary beverages early in life may lead to impaired memory in adulthood. The study, published today in Translational Psychiatry, also is the first to… read more.

Study led by Hamilton scientists has found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Written by Charlie King | 2 Apr 2021

The information comes from the diets and health outcomes of 134,297 people from 21 countries spanning five continents, who were tracked by researchers for data on meat consumption… read more.

Semaglutide reduces excess body fat in people with obesity

Written by Charlie King | 31 Mar 2021

In adults with obesity or overweight, weekly treatment with the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonist semaglutide leads to reduced excess body fat and increased lean body mass,… read more.

Link between gut microbes, diet and illnesses

Written by Charlie King | 30 Jan 2021

Diets rich in healthy and plant-based foods encourages the presence of gut microbes that are linked to a lower risk of common illnesses including heart disease, research has… read more.

Gut microbes may antagonize or assist in anorexia

Written by Charlie King | 23 Jan 2021

You are likely familiar with the serious consequences of anorexia for those who experience it, but you might not be aware that the disorder may not be purely… read more.

Vegans, vegetarians and pescetarians may be at higher risk of bone fractures

Written by Charlie King | 23 Dec 2020

Compared with people who ate meat, vegans with lower calcium and protein intakes on average, had a 43% higher risk of fractures anywhere in the body (total fractures),… read more.

“Green” version of Mediterranean diet improves efficacy

Written by Bruce Sylvester | 6 Dec 2020

Article written by Bruce Sylvester A green Mediterranean (‘green Med’) diet, using an increased amount of plant material and minimal red meat or poultry, appears to be better… read more.

High flavanol diet may lead to lower blood pressure

Written by Charlie King | 11 Nov 2020

First study to use objective measure to look at 25,000 people’s diet

Green tea and coffee linked to lower death risk in people with diabetes

Written by Charlie King | 6 Nov 2020

4 or more cups of green tea + 2 or more of coffee linked to 63% lower all cause mortality

Carbs, Location, location.

Written by Charlie King | 17 Oct 2020

When the riders set off to climb Mount Etna on the 3rd stage of Giro d’Italia, they have definitely eaten large amounts of carbohydrates in the form of… read more.

Pesco-Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting may lower heart disease risk

Written by Charlie King | 7 Oct 2020

A Pesco-Mediterranean diet rich in plants, nuts, whole grains, extra-virgin olive oil, and fish and/or seafood is ideal for optimizing cardiovascular health, according to a cumulative review published… read more.