Todays Newsbites

Dietary Patterns Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Associated with Lower Risk of High Blood...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies concluded that high intake of either fruits or fruits and vegetables was associated with lower risk...

Even Healthy, Normal-Weight Older Women May Benefit from a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

A recent study reinforces the fact that a healthy lifestyle is beneficial even in the absence of overweight or obesity. The study included over 40,000...

Meta-Analysis Finds One in Four Older Adults Are Dehydrated

If you are 65 or older, you may not be getting enough to drink. An analysis of 61 studies including a total of over...

NEWSBITES: JUNE 2023

Mental Stress Associated with Higher Risk for Cognitive Decline Perceived stress (defined as “a consequence of events or demands that exceed an individual’s professed ability...
Good nutrition can help prevent and treat some conditions associated with the worst COVID-19 outcomes.

NEWSBITES May 2023

Healthy Pre-Infection Lifestyle Associated with Lower Risk of “Long COVID” The COVID-19 virus is here to stay. While new vaccines and treatments have cut the...
Eating fruits and vegetables may help support brain health.

News Bites: April 2023

Intake of Plant Compounds Associated with Brain Health Results of an observational study looking at plant compounds called flavonols suggests higher dietary intake of...

Physical Activity Associated with Breast Cancer Survival

Being physically active has been associated with lower risk for developing breast cancer. Now, a study has found that being active after a diagnosis...

Many Herbal Products Found to Have Substantial Quality Issues

Herbal products are available in a wide variety of forms, from pills and powders to teas and oils. Consumers expect such “natural” products to be...

Healthy Diets are Also Good for the Planet

Plant-based diets (those that emphasize more plant-derived foods) have been found to be associated with better health if they emphasize whole and minimally processed...

Popular Diet Patterns Found to be of Variable Nutritional Quality

Dietary patterns that restrict specific foods, macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), or eating time are popular weight loss strategies in the U.S. and elsewhere. Researchers...