As humans age, the risk of developing cancer increases.1 Studies have shown that the risk of developing cancer can also increase with low activity and an unhealthy diet.2 A new collaborative study, from experts in Switzerland, the United States, France, Portugal, Germany, Australia, and the U.K., found that cancer risk can be reduced in adults aged […]

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Inside that hard shell, walnuts are packed with beneficial components such as antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, protein, and fiber.1  According to the Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea, or PREDIMED, clinical trial, the long-term adoption of a Mediterranean diet, which consists of healthy foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans, with mixed nuts is linked […]

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Being optimistic means that you are hopeful about good things to come in the future. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the ability of many to think positively about the future, there is growing evidence that optimism may be linked to better health.  A new study, published in the Journals of Gerontology, investigated the association […]

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COVID-19 has taken the world by surprise since 2020, affecting millions globally. Due to the uniqueness of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus that causes COVID-19, scientists are following individuals who have been infected to better understand both the short- and long-term effects – particularly the cognitive effects of ‘Long COVID‘.  An ongoing study from the […]

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A pilot study was done on a new medication in a group of adolescents. How does it work, what were the results, and were there any side effects? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects roughly 1 in 44 eight-year-olds in the United States as of 2018.1  Its manifestations can vary significantly between individuals; however, it is often […]

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Nostalgia is that warm, sentimental feeling you get from reflecting on the past… but it may offer more than a happy feeling. Through brain imaging technology, a new study suggests that nostalgia may also act as an analgesic – an agent that can reduce the perception of pain.1 Nostalgia decreased perception of low intensity pain […]

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Amidst the growing obesity epidemic, learning how to manage body weight has become increasingly important. In a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, colleagues from the University of Chicago and University of Wisconsin-Madison showed that getting more sleep may help decrease caloric intake; researchers are hopeful this finding will help in creating weight loss programs.1  […]

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Taking supplements of vitamin D and omega-3 have been the subject of research studies looking at potential treatments for autoimmune diseases – such as arthritis. However, a recent study investigated the effects of vitamin D and omega-3 supplements on the risk of developing autoimmune diseases – to see if these supplements may be able to […]

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