Is It a Healthy Day in the Neighborhood?
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Simmons College of Kentucky students conducted neighborhood asset mapping surveys in Louisville in 2021 as part of a pilot study. (Simmons College Photo) What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it? The University of Louis…
Daily Step Counts in America Still Haven’t Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels
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The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our lives in ways that most of us could never have imagined. In response to stay-at-home mandates, we embraced technologies — hello two-hour grocery delivery! — that enabled us to check off most of our to-do list without ever moving from the couch.Unfortunately, i…
MIND Diet for Brain Health Shows Surprising Results in New Clinical Trial
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Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN — Results are in from the highly antic…
Air Pollution, Even at Low Levels, Made COVID Worse for Patients & Hospitals: Study
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Patients with Specific Types of Lipids May Be at Higher Risk of Developing Blinding Eye Disease
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Principal Investigator: Louis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVO, Deputy Chair for Ophthalmology Research for the Mount Sinai Health SystemCo-First Authors: Oana A. Zeleznik, PhD, Instructor in Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Jae H. Kang, ScD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brigham and Women’…
Nutrient Found in High-Protein Foods Helps Slow Aging in Animals — & Maybe Humans, Too
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Taurine, an amino acid found in meat and shellfish, is a popular supplement added to energy drinks that are touted to promote sharper brain function. While those claims are unproven, new research suggests the nutrient may help with healthy aging.Low levels of taurine can speed up the aging process …
Sweet Snacks: Children Have Very Different Preferences, Finds Study
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Stefanie Landwehr from the Market Research in the Agricultural and Food Industry at the University of Bonn "juggles" snacks in front of a school. Credit: Assembly: Volker Lannert/University of Bonn W…
Researchers May Have Discovered Link Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
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Share on Pinterest Design by MNT; Photography by ljubaphoto/Getty Images & Peter Cade/Getty Images Vascular calcification, mineral deposits on blood vessel walls, are common in chronic kidney disease patients. Researchers say small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) —small, enclosed structures …
Healthy Eating Tips
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It’s easy to feel bombarded by the latest healthy eating trend or buzzworthy ingredient. But good nutrition is really about consistently choosing healthy foods and beverages. With healthy eating patterns, it’s possible to enjoy food and beverages that reflect your preferences, cultural tradit…
Lupus & Pregnancy: Advancements in Research & Future Directions
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Lupus: a chronic disease that disproportionately impacts women Women with lupus are no longer counseled not to get pregnant Increased risks in pregnancy caused by lupus Improving health outcomes in pregnant women with lupus Future directions in lupus research References Further reading Lupus…