Summary: One of the most extensive studies among more than 100,000 healthcare workers in the US, with a follow-up period of more than 30 years, shows that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with higher overall mortality. 

 Recent times have seen a significant rise...

Summary: A study exploring UK biobank found that a balanced diet is associated with better mental health and brain function compared to a vegetarian diet. Although a vegetarian diet also has some benefits, like sound brain health, a balanced diet is a better choice. A balanced diet is also better...

Maternal nutritional status is known to have a direct impact on fetal health. Further, new studies show that it may even have long-term health influences. Certain maternal lifestyle choices might increase a child’s risk of developing anxiety, mental health issues, and even diabetes during...

Numerous studies and guidelines clearly say that certain lifestyle choices and health conditions are associated with greater cancer risk. Similarly, researchers have known that metabolic syndrome significantly increases the risk of certain cancer types. However, what remained unclear is to what...

Summary: Going to a sauna is an age-old Nordic tradition that is becoming popular in various parts of the world. Now clinical studies show that many of its claimed health benefits are true. For example, the sauna can help burn fat and calories, lose body weight, reduce insulin resistance, lower...

Summary: Since the discovery of leptin and ghrelin, our understanding of obesity has improved considerably. These are hormones with opposing actions on appetite, with leptin increasing satiety. However, leptin has other influences on animal behavior, too. A new study shows leptin influences...

The prevalence of processed food addiction is a growing concern, particularly for older adults. It is linked to increased rates of obesity, metabolic health disorders, and type 2 diabetes. In this article, we will discuss how processed food addiction hijacks the satiety system and leads to a wide...

Summary: Though obesity is increasing in all age groups, but its rates are highest among older adults. These high rates are not only due to slow metabolism but also to highly prevalent addictive processed foods eating in the age group. A new survey found that almost half of all older adults are...

Summary: Semaglutide or Ozempic is among the safest and most effective weight-loss drugs. It may cause considerable weight loss in a short time. However, this may also cause facial fat loss in most people causing saggy facial skin and making people look older. There are many ways of managing this...

Summary: Antidiabetic medications like Ozempic are quite good for managing obesity. However, these antidiabetic drugs that are now approved for weight loss have one significant downside. On the discontinuation of the therapy, most patients report considerable weight regains. However, now one of...

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Sauna therapy, a time-honored tradition with roots in Nordic...