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A new study suggests that sticking to a fasting-style diet can bring with it a range of benefits, including a lower risk of disease and slower cell aging.Known as a fasting-mimicking diet, or FMD, the brief reduction in food aims to replicate the effects of a water-only fast without giving up essential nutrients.This involves consuming a proportion of plant based soups, energy bars, crisps, teas, vitamin and mineral supplements portioned out across five days, providing a diet high in unsaturated fats and low in calories,…

Recent research indicates that a healthy plant-based diet may lower the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), while diets high in refined carbs and sugars could increase this risk. The study, which analyzed dietary patterns and OSA symptoms among over 14,000 participants, highlights the importance of diet quality in managing OSA risk, with noted differences between genders.People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and nuts are less likely to suffer from obstructive sleep…

A study by the National Institutes of Health found that adopting a vegan or ketogenic diet leads to significant immune system changes, with the vegan diet enhancing innate immunity and the keto diet boosting adaptive immunity. Both diets also caused metabolic changes and altered the gut microbiome.NIH study finds distinct immune responses occur quickly when diets change, more research needed to determine health effects.Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) observed rapid and distinct immune system changes…

Caloric restriction may promote muscle rejuvenation and essential health pathways, as supported by the CALERIE study. Reduced caloric intake benefits muscle strength and impacts genes similarly to animal models, notably boosting energy metabolism genes and reducing inflammation.NIH study suggests a small reduction in daily calories is beneficial for wellness.Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National…

Research reveals that public support for nudges in promoting healthier and sustainable choices increases with efforts to reduce opt-out difficulty and enhance transparency. Maintaining free choice perception and nudges’ effectiveness are critical for public approval.It might come as a surprise, but the concept of “nudge” has been employed by companies, policy-makers, and governments for quite some time as a strategy to gently influence public decisions. Subtle alterations in our surroundings can steer us towards certain…

Researchers have discovered that changes in gut microbiome, specifically a reduction in Clostridia bacteria due to antibiotics and a high-fat diet, can lead to sorbitol intolerance. This intolerance manifests as digestive upset from consuming sorbitol, a common sugar alcohol in various foods and products. They found that regulating gut oxygen levels with certain bacteria or drugs like mesalazine could restore the ability to digest sorbitol, suggesting a new treatment approach for sorbitol intolerance.Gut microbes missing…

A new study highlights the detrimental effects of yo-yo dieting, showing how societal pressures lead to a cycle of weight loss and regain, associated with psychological and interpersonal distress. It advises against dieting unless necessary and suggests focusing on health and healthy behaviors to break free from this harmful cycle.A recent qualitative research emphasizes the adverse psychological and interpersonal effects linked to “yo-yo dieting,” or weight cycling. The study sheds light on the harmful nature of yo-yo…

High protein consumption may elevate atherosclerosis risk by activating immune cells that contribute to arterial plaque formation, with leucine playing a critical role, according to a study by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.High protein consumption may elevate atherosclerosis risk by activating immune cells that contribute to arterial plaque formation, with leucine playing a critical role.University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary…

New research reveals that replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can lower the risk of hypertension by 40% in older adults without increasing low blood pressure risks. Conducted among elderly residents in China, the findings highlight the efficacy of salt substitutes in managing blood pressure and suggest broader adoption in food processing to combat global hypertension challenges.Salt substitutes present a healthy alternative for reducing salt intake, decreasing the risk of hypertension without increasing low…

Research indicates that a fasting-mimicking diet can rejuvenate the immune system and reduce metabolic risk factors in humans, effectively making them biologically younger by following a specific five-day dietary plan that mimics fasting effects.Research from USC demonstrates that periodic adherence to a diet that simulates fasting can lower insulin resistance, decrease liver fat, rejuvenate the immune system, and reduce biological aging in clinical trial patients.Periodic adherence to a fasting-like diet can reduce signs…