Feeling down? You're not alone. Millions of people worldwide wrestle with the complexities of depression. While therapy and medication are often key players in finding relief, it turns out that what you put on your plate can also make a big difference.

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This year's IgNobel Prize Winner for demography challenges the Blue Zone as the secret to longevity
 

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We've all heard that protein is more filling than carbs... but why is that? Scientists have discovered that protein-prompted neurons can signal the brain to stop eating.

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Caffeine-craving kids are fueling an explosion in US energy drink sales. This billion dollar industry is booming, however makers are facing increased scrutiny as concerns grow over the potential health risks posed by these popular beverages. Are energy drinks triggering heart attacks in young people? Emergency room visits by youngsters doubled between 2007 and 2011.2 The culprit? […]

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Is it true that dietary saturated fat should be avoided? Is it really a leading cause of heart disease? The data says nope and nope. Saturated fat is an essential nutrient and there is little evidence that it is harmful when consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Trans fats and hyrdogenated fats, […]

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The Dietary Guidelines for America (DGA) 2020–2025 state that saturated fat should be limited to less than 10% of total calories for all people older than two years.1 Since 1980, the DGA has recommended that we reduce our consumption of saturated fats. The reasoning behind this advice is the diet-lipid-heart hypothesis, that excess intake of saturated […]

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Hippocrates’ famous advice still holds true 2,500 years later as Tennessee, USA researchers confirm that lowering salt intake reduces blood pressure in older adults. Lower Salt, Lower Blood Pressure In a recent JAMA Network report1, a team of US researchers challenged the claim that lowering sodium intake is only recommended for people with resistant hypertension2,3. […]

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According to 2020 statistics, Canadians have steadily reduced their intake of beef and pork in recent years. Some avoid eating meat for ethical reasons, while others are worried about negative health effects.1 Meat is a great source of protein, which is an important building block for the body.2 However, meat can also have high amounts […]

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