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Can vitamin D supplements protect heart health in older people?

A recent study from the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Queensland, Australia, suggests that vitamin D supplements might lower the risk of heart...

Some Ozempic users say it silences ‘food noise’. But there are drug-free ways to...

Food noise” or thinking about food constantly is not helpful to anyone’s mental health and wellbeing. When we become obsessed with any one line of...

This nutrient in diet may lower vision loss risk in older people

Dietary nitrate intake is associated with a reduced risk of the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

High doses of vitamin D may lower risk of heart rhythm diseases

Atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia that raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, and mortality, especially with advancing age, may be preventable with...

Regular nut eating linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease and lower death...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to a condition in which your kidneys are damaged and unable to filter blood properly. The main risk factors for...

Prebiotic dietary supplement may help combat fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease, a prevalent metabolic disease, can evolve into cirrhosis or even hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) if left untreated. New research from the University...

Vitamin D works differently based on your weight

Vitamin D is important. It helps our body absorb vital minerals, like calcium and magnesium. We get some of it from the sun, but...

Eating whole grains keeps you healthy as you age

A group of scientists from Tufts University has found some exciting news. If you are in your middle age or older, eating at least...

Ultra-processed foods tied to faster cognitive decline

Ultra-processed foods, which are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, like fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats, often contain additives like artificial...

Moderate protein intake key to longevity, study suggests

A balanced diet with moderate protein content could be crucial for a long, healthy life, according to a new study published in GeroScience by...