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No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers conducted a blueberry intervention using quartile divisions to determine interindividual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints following a specific dietary intervention. survey: Interindividual responses to a blueberry intervention across multiple endpoints. Image credit: Bukhta Yurii/Shutterstock.com Background Individual health improvement requires an understanding of interindividual heterogeneity in dietary …

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Health leaders applaud Biden’s executive order on women’s health

Health leaders applaud Biden’s executive order on women’s health

The White House has taken another step to improve women’s health. After launching a women’s health research initiative in November and announcing a $100 million investment in February, President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday that will allocate $12 billion to improve women’s health research and innovation. Several women’s health leaders are coming out …

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Nanoparticles turbocharge curcumin from turmeric for enhanced health benefits

Nanoparticles turbocharge curcumin from turmeric for enhanced health benefits

A review article published in Antioxidants provides a detailed review of nanoparticle-based strategies to improve the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin. Study: Improving bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin for disease prevention and treatment. Image credit: Microgen / Shutterstock Background Curcumin, the main bioactive compound of turmeric, is a polyphenol found in Turmeric is long roots. …

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UpLift Acquires Higher Ed Mental Health Company

UpLift Acquires Higher Ed Mental Health Company

UpLift, a behavioral health company, announced Monday that it has acquired TAO Connect, a mental health company for higher education organizations. Based in Tampa, Florida UpLift offers virtual access to talk therapy, psychiatry and medication management services. It has a national network of nearly 2,000 providers and accepts insurance, including from Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. …

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Lazy eye in childhood linked to increased health risks in adulthood

Lazy eye in childhood linked to increased health risks in adulthood

Adults who had amblyopia (“lazy eye”) in childhood are more likely to develop hypertension, obesity and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well as an increased risk of heart attack, a new study led by UCL researchers has found. When the study was published in eClinicalMedicinethe authors emphasize that although they found an association, their research …

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The impact of sedentary behavior on the relationship between daily step count and health outcomes

The impact of sedentary behavior on the relationship between daily step count and health outcomes

In a recent study published in British Journal of Sports Medicineresearchers examined how sedentary time affects the relationship between daily step count and the risks of all-cause mortality and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD). study: Do associations of daily steps with mortality and cardiovascular disease incidence differ by levels of sedentary time? A device-based cohort study. …

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Calorie labels on menus can reduce obesity and save lives without widening health disparities

Calorie labels on menus can reduce obesity and save lives without widening health disparities

In a recent study published in The Lancet Public Healthresearchers modeled the impact of calorie labeling in out-of-home food businesses on adult obesity prevalence and cardiovascular mortality in England. Population-level dietary policies reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases and obesity. The United Kingdom (UK) introduced a mandatory energy labeling policy for out-of-home food businesses in …

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A healthy diet reduces the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women, a study has found

A healthy diet reduces the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women, a study has found

Editorial published in Journal of the American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of diet as a lifestyle intervention to reduce the risk of preeclampsia. Study: Diet as a lifestyle intervention to lower the risk of preeclampsia. Image Credit: SUKJAI PHOTO / Shutterstock Background The prevalence of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, …

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The study found that chronic underhydration is associated with major health risks

The study found that chronic underhydration is associated with major health risks

In a recent review article published in Nature Reviews Nephrologyresearchers synthesized what is known about the long-term consequences of chronic underhydration. Most people know that hydration is vital to maintaining health, but studies show that insufficient hydration is a common problem, affecting nearly half of adults surveyed in the United States and Europe. Experts believe …

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