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This Popular Diet Seems to Reduce Gum Disease, Scientists Say : ScienceAlert

This Popular Diet Seems to Reduce Gum Disease, Scientists Say : ScienceAlert

There’s something rather special about the Mediterranean diet: already associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, early death, poor mental health, and more besides, a new study links the diet to better gum health too. The study, carried out by researchers from King’s College London and the University of Catania in Italy, involved 195 participants with an average age …

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Men can quickly improve their health with one simple diet swap

Men can quickly improve their health with one simple diet swap

Most men eat too much red meat. That’s not a judgment – it’s a fact. Across the board, men tend to eat more beef, pork, sausages, and deli meats than they should. The problem is, all that meat adds up – and not in a good way. Think higher cholesterol, weight gain, and an increased risk of diseases such as …

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Twins each adopt an omnivore and vegan diet to compare body effects. Here are the results

Twins each adopt an omnivore and vegan diet to compare body effects. Here are the results

For years, debates have raged over whether a vegan diet or an omnivorous one is healthier. Two British twins, Ross and Hugo Turner, decided to put the question to the test—using themselves as the experiment. The results, after three months of identical training and carefully prepared meals, reveal just how differently our bodies can respond to diet. A controlled experiment …

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Experts say including more of this in your diet can help you live a longer, healthier life – and it’s not protein or fibre

Experts say including more of this in your diet can help you live a longer, healthier life – and it’s not protein or fibre

Dietary advice often hinges on eating less. In the rare instance we are told to eat more of something, the subject nowadays is invariably protein or fibre. But there is another naturally occurring dietary compound – present in berries, green tea, coffee and even dark chocolate – which recent research suggests can have geroprotective effects. In layman’s terms: it may …

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Keto diet linked to high cholesterol, blood sugar in mouse study

Keto diet linked to high cholesterol, blood sugar in mouse study

Share on PinterestKeto diet may aid weight loss but impair metabolism, a mouse study suggests. Image credit: Nadine Greeff/Stocksy Ketogenic diets that provide most of the daily calorie intake from fats have gained considerable attention as a lifestyle intervention for managing obesity and diabetes. Despite its popularity and effectiveness in promoting short-term weight loss, some human and animal studies suggest …

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10 heart-healthy fruits you must add to your diet regularly

10 heart-healthy fruits you must add to your diet regularly

Guess what? You can munch on some berries and boost your heart health, as they contain flavonoids, which can lower blood pressure and reduce oxidative stress. These include blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. A 2019 study found that eating a cup of blueberries a day significantly reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Source link

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7 Day High Protein Diet Meal Plan

7 Day High Protein Diet Meal Plan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free, 7-day high protein diet meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. 7 Day High Protein Diet Meal Plan Every day brings us closer to the Skinnytaste High Protein Book Tour 2025, and I am so excited! …

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Is the Keto Diet Sexist? Research Reveals Stark Differences in How Male and Female Bodies Respond

Is the Keto Diet Sexist? Research Reveals Stark Differences in How Male and Female Bodies Respond

Research shows ketogenic diets may spark damaging cellular changes in males but not females, pointing to estrogen’s protective role. These results hint at deeper, sex-specific effects of the diet that could shape its clinical use. Credit: Shutterstock Estrogen protected female mice from harmful effects of a keto diet that affected males. Could males and females respond differently to a ketogenic …

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