Francisco Câmara Ferreira
@fcamaraferreira.bsky.social
Vegan athlete Ⓥ, humanist, biodiversity genomics scientist & health coach based in Barcelona raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease research, and to promote a healthier, more ethical and sustainable lifestyle (https://linktr.ee/thehealthcoach.scientist)
"In this cohort study, higher intake of butter was associated with increased mortality, while higher plant-based oils intake was associated with lower mortality. Substituting butter with plant-based oils may confer substantial benefits for preventing premature deaths."
Butter and Plant-Based Oils Intake and Mortality - PubMed
In this cohort study, higher intake of butter was associated with increased mortality, while higher plant-based oils intake was associated with lower mortality. Substituting butter with plant-based oils may confer substantial benefits for preventing premature deaths.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"In this cohort study, higher intake of butter was associated with increased mortality, while higher plant-based oils intake was associated with lower mortality. Substituting butter with plant-based oils may confer substantial benefits for preventing premature deaths."
This review highlights how regular physical activity directly targets the major hallmarks of aging. An active lifestyle is one of the most powerful, multi‑system strategies for preserving physiological function, extending health-span, and reducing the burden of age‑related disease.
Exercise attenuates the hallmarks of aging: Novel perspectives
The number and proportion of individuals aged 60 years and older are steadily increasing. However, increased life expectancy is accompanied by a decli…
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December 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This review highlights how regular physical activity directly targets the major hallmarks of aging. An active lifestyle is one of the most powerful, multi‑system strategies for preserving physiological function, extending health-span, and reducing the burden of age‑related disease.
New meta-analysis of three trials shows that multi-domain lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet, cognitive training, risk-factor management) produce greater cognitive benefits in older adults who carry the ApoE4 Alzheimer’s risk allele than in non-carriers (p = 0.035; effect sizes up to 0.36).
Effect of the ApoE genotype on the efficacy of multidomain lifestyle interventions on cognitive change: a meta‐analysis of three randomized clinical trials
Background The apolipoprotein E (ApoE) ε4 allele is the main genetic risk factor for sporadic Alzheimer's Disease and carriers are thus a key target group for prevention. ApoE genotype may also modi...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New meta-analysis of three trials shows that multi-domain lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet, cognitive training, risk-factor management) produce greater cognitive benefits in older adults who carry the ApoE4 Alzheimer’s risk allele than in non-carriers (p = 0.035; effect sizes up to 0.36).
validity of Blue Zones demography: a response to critiques url: academic.oup.com/gerontologis...
The validity of Blue Zones demography: a response to critiques
Abstract. Blue Zones are geographically and temporally defined areas with a history of disproportionately high concentrations of nonagenarians and centenar
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December 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
validity of Blue Zones demography: a response to critiques url: academic.oup.com/gerontologis...
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An accessible, easily understandable description of the Earth BioGenome Project @ebpgenome.bsky.social - a worldwide effort aiming to read the complete set of genetic instructions (genomes) for every known eukaryotic species on Earth kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... #biodiversity #genomics
The Earth BioGenome Project: Building the Ultimate Library of Life
Earth is full of amazing life forms, from giant whales to tiny microbes. Scientists want to understand and protect this biodiversity—but first, they need to know what is out there. That is where the E...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
An accessible, easily understandable description of the Earth BioGenome Project @ebpgenome.bsky.social - a worldwide effort aiming to read the complete set of genetic instructions (genomes) for every known eukaryotic species on Earth kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... #biodiversity #genomics
Nutritional adequacy of the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet: cross-sectional analyses of the United Kingdom National Diet and Nutrition Survey - The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
Nutritional adequacy of the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet: cross-sectional analyses of the United Kingdom National Diet and Nutrition Survey
The EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet (PHD) has been designed to benefit both human
and planetary health, but questions remain regarding its nutritional adequacy.
ajcn.nutrition.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Nutritional adequacy of the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet: cross-sectional analyses of the United Kingdom National Diet and Nutrition Survey - The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
This new modelling study compares Mediterranean, pesco-, ovo-lacto-, and vegan menus for health + sustainability. All diets met nutrient needs, but vegan menus slashed GHG emissions by 46%, land use by 33%, and water use by 7%. A win for climate-smart nutrition..
Frontiers | Nutrient adequacy and environmental foot-print of Mediterranean, pesco-, ovo-lacto-, and vegan menus: a modelling study
BackgroundConsumer food choices are changing towards a more plant-based diet (PBD) due to growing awareness of their less detrimental effects on health and t...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
This new modelling study compares Mediterranean, pesco-, ovo-lacto-, and vegan menus for health + sustainability. All diets met nutrient needs, but vegan menus slashed GHG emissions by 46%, land use by 33%, and water use by 7%. A win for climate-smart nutrition..
Replacing cow’s milk with fortified soymilk (500 mL/day) significantly improves LDL-c, blood pressure, and inflammation markers.This systematic review of 17 RCTs strengthens the case for soymilk as a cardiometabolic ally in plant-based transitions. Backed by science, aligned with dietary guidelines.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials of substituting soymilk for cow’s milk and intermediate cardiometabolic outcomes: understanding the impact of dairy alternatives in the transition to plant-based diets on cardiometabolic health
Dietary guidelines recommend a shift to plant-based diets. Fortified soymilk, a prototypical plant protein food used in the transition to plant-based diets, usually contains added sugars to match the sweetness of cow’s milk and is classified as an ...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Replacing cow’s milk with fortified soymilk (500 mL/day) significantly improves LDL-c, blood pressure, and inflammation markers.This systematic review of 17 RCTs strengthens the case for soymilk as a cardiometabolic ally in plant-based transitions. Backed by science, aligned with dietary guidelines.
Reposted by Francisco Câmara Ferreira
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What is ERGA? - European Reference Genome Atlas
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The data presented supports the conclusion that carotenoids (particularly lutein and zeaxanthin) are most strongly linked to protecting against cognitive decline in individuals with the highest genetic risk (APOE ε4 carriers), with a more modest and less consistent effect in the general population
Apolipoprotein E ε4-dependent associations between carotenoids and cognitive decline: Findings from the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative delay) randomized controlled trial - PubMed
Higher plasma carotenoid concentrations were associated with slower cognitive decline in APOE ε4 carriers, potentially mitigating genetic risk. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02817074.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The data presented supports the conclusion that carotenoids (particularly lutein and zeaxanthin) are most strongly linked to protecting against cognitive decline in individuals with the highest genetic risk (APOE ε4 carriers), with a more modest and less consistent effect in the general population
The key takeaway? Vegans & vegetarians had gut bacteria linked to lower inflammation and better heart and metabolic health, while omnivores (esp. those eating more red meat) had microbes associated with higher blood pressure and cholesterol.
Gut microbiome signatures of vegan, vegetarian and omnivore diets and associated health outcomes across 21,561 individuals - PubMed
As plant-based diets gain traction, interest in their impacts on the gut microbiome is growing. However, little is known about diet-pattern-specific metagenomic profiles across populations. Here we considered 21,561 individuals spanning 5 independent, multinational, human cohorts to map how differen …
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November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The key takeaway? Vegans & vegetarians had gut bacteria linked to lower inflammation and better heart and metabolic health, while omnivores (esp. those eating more red meat) had microbes associated with higher blood pressure and cholesterol.
Findings? Widespread under-performance. Most hospitals are missing a major opportunity to improve patient health, slash their carbon footprint, and meet sustainability targets by not prioritizing plant-based options. A simple, untapped fix.
How Sustainable Are Hospital Menus in the United Kingdom? Identifying Untapped Potential Based on a Novel Scoring System for Plant-Based Provisions - PubMed
Despite national recommendations to shift towards plant-forward diets, NHS hospitals currently show little commitment and provide limited offerings in this regard. The novel scoring system offers a practical framework for monitoring progress and guiding hospitals towards environmentally sustainable, …
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Findings? Widespread under-performance. Most hospitals are missing a major opportunity to improve patient health, slash their carbon footprint, and meet sustainability targets by not prioritizing plant-based options. A simple, untapped fix.
"The systematic review provides evidence that fruits, vegetables, soy, nuts and seeds, cocoa, and tea, as well as following a Mediterranean diet are the most effective dietary strategies for improving endothelial function as measured by FMD." ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
The effects of whole foods and dietary patterns on flow-mediated dilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Diet is a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which remain
the leading cause of death worldwide. Impaired endothelial function is an early predictor
of CVD and an important ...
ajcn.nutrition.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"The systematic review provides evidence that fruits, vegetables, soy, nuts and seeds, cocoa, and tea, as well as following a Mediterranean diet are the most effective dietary strategies for improving endothelial function as measured by FMD." ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...
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🚀 Unveiling the secrets of cattle and sheep mites!
🐑 A new study in PLOS Pathogens, with CNAG’s collaboration, reveals how the mite Psoroptes ovis resists treatments commonly used to control infections, paving the way to more sustainable livestock
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#Cattle #Genomics
🐑 A new study in PLOS Pathogens, with CNAG’s collaboration, reveals how the mite Psoroptes ovis resists treatments commonly used to control infections, paving the way to more sustainable livestock
📎 www.cnag.eu/news/reveali...
#Cattle #Genomics
November 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🚀 Unveiling the secrets of cattle and sheep mites!
🐑 A new study in PLOS Pathogens, with CNAG’s collaboration, reveals how the mite Psoroptes ovis resists treatments commonly used to control infections, paving the way to more sustainable livestock
📎 www.cnag.eu/news/reveali...
#Cattle #Genomics
🐑 A new study in PLOS Pathogens, with CNAG’s collaboration, reveals how the mite Psoroptes ovis resists treatments commonly used to control infections, paving the way to more sustainable livestock
📎 www.cnag.eu/news/reveali...
#Cattle #Genomics
"(...)shifting to healthier, climate-friendly diets and more sustainable agricultural systems would massively cut pollution, greenhouse gases and deforestation, potentially saving over ten million lives a year.”
Climate inaction is claiming millions of lives every year, warns new Lancet Countdown report
WHO and global partners are calling for the protection of people’s health to be recognized as the most powerful driver of climate action, as a new global report released today warns that continued ove...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"(...)shifting to healthier, climate-friendly diets and more sustainable agricultural systems would massively cut pollution, greenhouse gases and deforestation, potentially saving over ten million lives a year.”