Nutrition

In the latest buzz surrounding wearable tech, rumors are swirling about Samsung's highly anticipated Galaxy Ring, poised to rival the success of the popular Oura ring. According to recent…

Recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s 2024 sessions found that individuals adhering to an 8-hour time-restricted eating plan had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to those eating over longer periods.Research Highlights:A study of over 20,000 adults found that those who followed an 8-hour time-restricted eating schedule, a type of intermittent fasting, had a 91% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease.People with heart disease or cancer also had an increased…

The company behind a phone app for determining a food’s nutritional value has amassed $32 million in debt and still owes back pay to two dozen ex-employees as it shuts down. Opsis Health, of Highlands Ranch, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy March 15, less than one year after it launched Plateful, the company’s signature phone app. Chapter 7 requires a company to liquidate its assets and distribute them among those it owes money to. Plateful allows users to scan 1 million foods, then assigns those foods both a nutritional…

Research indicates ginseng can effectively reduce exercise-induced fatigue and aid muscle recovery, offering potential benefits for athlete performance and injury prevention.A review of 700 studies indicates that incorporating ginseng into one’s diet as a supplement may aid in physical recovery post-exercise, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injuries.Ginseng is one of the most popular food supplements in the world. It is made out of various plants and herbs and is thought to provide many benefits, with numerous…

Native to the eastern U.S., Carolina azolla holds excellent potential for use as a fast-growing, short-season crop that requires minimal inputs, upkeep, and processing, according to Penn State researchers. The plant — sometimes referred to as mosquito fern, fairy moss, and water fern — could be used to increase the food supply. Credit: Penn StateThe rapidly expanding aquatic fern possesses the nutritional profile necessary to act as a crucial food source in post-disaster scenarios and could be relevant now.An…

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…

A new research study demonstrates a significant link between healthy lifestyle choices and a reduced risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), highlighting the importance of behaviors such as not smoking, engaging in vigorous exercise, and getting sufficient sleep.Especially not smoking, plenty of vigorous exercise, and getting enough sleep.Adopting a healthy lifestyle is strongly linked to a lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS for short, finds research published online in the journal Gut.Of the big 5 healthy…

Research indicates a J-shaped relationship between dietary thiamine (vitamin B1) intake and cognitive decline in older adults. The study reveals that optimal thiamine intake is crucial for preventing cognitive decline in older adults, suggesting a daily range between 0.6 and 1 mg. Credit: SciTechDaily.comThiamine sweet spot seems to be 0.68 mg/day among healthy older people to ward off decline. Optimal maintenance dose seems to be 0.6 to less than 1 mg/day.There seems to be a J-shaped curve between dietary thiamine…

A lifetime of snacking and frozen food dinners may affect your body in lots of surprising ways, new research suggests. The study, a large-scale review of the existing evidence, found an association between regularly eating ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of many health problems. It also found that these foods were associated with an early death.Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part TwoMany studies have indicated that ultra-processed foods are uniquely bad for our health. But the authors of this latest…