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The Mediterranean Diet, DASH, and Others: Which Diets Are Linked to Slower Aging?

Mediterranean, Nordic, or plant-based: A large-scale study involving approximately 7,500 people links various healthy eating patterns to slower biological aging. It appears that the quality of daily food choices is

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Eating at Night: Study Shows Up to a 30 Percent Higher Risk of Liver Disease

People who regularly eat late at night or even after going to bed may be putting more strain on their livers in the long term than previously thought. A comprehensive

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A Substance from the Gut May Influence Alzheimer’s Disease

Our gut is responsible for more than just digestion. Billions of bacteria there constantly produce metabolic byproducts that enter the bloodstream and can affect other organs. One of these molecules

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Urolithin A: How a Compound Found in Pomegranates Might Affect Heart Function

A substance that can be produced in the human body from, among other things, components found in pomegranates, walnuts, and certain berries is taking center stage in cardiovascular research. Scientists

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Belly Fat and Vitamin D Deficiency: Study Shows Increased Risk of Death in People Age 50 and Older

A new large-scale, long-term study suggests that two common health problems in older adults may be particularly harmful when they occur together: abdominal obesity—that is, excessive belly fat—and vitamin D

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More Than Just a Pick-Me-Up: How Coffee Might Activate an Important Protective Mechanism in the Body

Coffee has repeatedly been linked to a longer life expectancy and a lower risk of various chronic diseases. However, scientists have not yet fully understood the biological processes that could

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