Georgina WG
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This was surprising to me. I know that our diet can affect so many different aspects of our health, including our mental health, but I didn't know about choline and the role its deficiency plays in anxiety disorders.
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Anxiety disorders tied to low levels of an essential nutrient in the brain
People with anxiety disorders have lower levels of choline in their brains, according to research from UC Davis Health.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This was surprising to me. I know that our diet can affect so many different aspects of our health, including our mental health, but I didn't know about choline and the role its deficiency plays in anxiety disorders.
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As usual, more research is needed. But it might be a good idea to include more oats and barley in our diets.
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A Type of Fiber May Have Weight Loss Benefits Similar to Ozempic
Research on the microbes living in our digestive tract has triggered a 'revolution' in nutritional science.
www.sciencealert.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
As usual, more research is needed. But it might be a good idea to include more oats and barley in our diets.
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The idea that being sedentary is what causes weight gain is still circulating around. In reality, weight gain is a complex problem with many different variables. The quality of our diet is key.
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You can't outrun a bad diet. Food — not lack of exercise — fuels obesity, study finds
One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case.
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July 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The idea that being sedentary is what causes weight gain is still circulating around. In reality, weight gain is a complex problem with many different variables. The quality of our diet is key.
www.npr.org/2025/07/24/n...
www.npr.org/2025/07/24/n...
When it comes to our gut microbiome, we are barely scratching the surface. Day by day, new information comes out on the many roles it plays in keeping us healthy.
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Gut Microbiome Influences Neurodegeneration
Age-related neurodegenerative disorders — motor neuron diseases, demyelinating diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and other proteinopathies — are at an ‘inflection point.’
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May 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
When it comes to our gut microbiome, we are barely scratching the surface. Day by day, new information comes out on the many roles it plays in keeping us healthy.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Why yes, nuts and seeds are good for everybody, even for those suffering from diverticulitis. I'm glad these matters keep being researched and that diet recommendations get updated.
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Think Nuts and Seeds Cause Diverticulitis? Here's What Science Really Says
New research is helping debunk the myth that small, hard foods could get stuck in the colon, inflaming the pockets that develop in diverticulitis. Here's why experts say you should actually eat more n...
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May 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Why yes, nuts and seeds are good for everybody, even for those suffering from diverticulitis. I'm glad these matters keep being researched and that diet recommendations get updated.
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Artificial sweeteners in moderation are safe. However, here is an important finding about erythritol. It is often added as a filler to monk fruit extract, which otherwise would be a natural sweetener.
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Sugar Substitute May Harm Brain, Blood Vessel Health - Neuroscience News
New research suggests that erythritol, a popular low-calorie sweetener, may impair blood vessel health by disrupting the brain’s production of nitric oxide.
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April 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Artificial sweeteners in moderation are safe. However, here is an important finding about erythritol. It is often added as a filler to monk fruit extract, which otherwise would be a natural sweetener.
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This trial only lasted 9 days and it only looked at muscle buildup. It proved that it's feasible to maintain and build your muscles without meat.
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Impact of Vegan Diets on Resistance Exercise-Mediated... : Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
orous (OMN) and vegan (VGN) dietary patterns may differentially stimulate MPS. Moreover, the distribution and frequency of protein intake may also play an important anabolic regulatory role.
Objectiv...
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April 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This trial only lasted 9 days and it only looked at muscle buildup. It proved that it's feasible to maintain and build your muscles without meat.
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Kennedy used to say that ultra processed foods cause chronic disease, but he is now censoring people researching the issue.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing Censorship (Gift Article)
Kevin Hall said his work on ultraprocessed foods has been “hobbled” under the Trump administration. Scientists have been raising such concerns for months.
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April 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Kennedy used to say that ultra processed foods cause chronic disease, but he is now censoring people researching the issue.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
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Choline is important for brain function and protects against osteoporosis. It is found in animal-based products like meat, fish, poultry, dairy, and eggs. Plant-based sources include legumes, nuts, seeds, and cruciferous vegetables.
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Choline: The underappreciated nutrient that's vital for our brains
The compound has been linked to improved cognitive performance and reduced anxiety – but are you getting enough of it?
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April 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Choline is important for brain function and protects against osteoporosis. It is found in animal-based products like meat, fish, poultry, dairy, and eggs. Plant-based sources include legumes, nuts, seeds, and cruciferous vegetables.
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Do you want to increase your bone density after menopause? Start exercising. Better yet, start before menopause. The best results are obtained with a combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Effect of different types of exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Effect of different types of exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
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April 14, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Do you want to increase your bone density after menopause? Start exercising. Better yet, start before menopause. The best results are obtained with a combination of aerobic exercise and resistance training.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
One of the subtitles in the article states: "Whole Foods, Not Pills, Will Make A Difference." I could not agree more.
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Nutritionists Are So Worried You Aren't Getting These 4 Nutrients, They're Calling It A 'Public Health Concern'
It's gotten so bad that they're officially called "nutrients of public health concern."
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April 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
One of the subtitles in the article states: "Whole Foods, Not Pills, Will Make A Difference." I could not agree more.
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I love it when real foods are studied, especially when they prove effective in making you healthier. In this case, pecans seemed to improve blood cholesterol.
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Replacing other snacks with pecans may improve cholesterol, diet quality
Switching daily snack foods to pecans improved cholesterol levels and enhanced overall diet quality, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences.
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March 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I love it when real foods are studied, especially when they prove effective in making you healthier. In this case, pecans seemed to improve blood cholesterol.
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The original study, states that "There was a statistically significant association between higher intakes of canola, soybean, and olive oils and lower total mortality." You might be mistrustful of seed oils, but at least two of them help you live longer.
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This Simple Diet Change Could Extend Your Life – Backed by 30 Years of Research
The study, which tracked the dietary habits of over 200,000 individuals for three decades, found that diets rich in butter but low in plant oils were linked to an increased risk of mortality. A new st...
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March 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The original study, states that "There was a statistically significant association between higher intakes of canola, soybean, and olive oils and lower total mortality." You might be mistrustful of seed oils, but at least two of them help you live longer.
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Come on, seed oils aren't that bad. They require solvents for their extraction, which makes people worry about traces. I prefer olive oil for cooking, but have no issues with seed oils in some of the products I buy, as long as they're not hydrogenated.
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RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries
Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interview
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March 15, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Come on, seed oils aren't that bad. They require solvents for their extraction, which makes people worry about traces. I prefer olive oil for cooking, but have no issues with seed oils in some of the products I buy, as long as they're not hydrogenated.
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This one sounds like a fad diet. Yet, here's more evidence of the benefits of eating fresh foods over processed foods, especially when high in fiber: better gut health, lower cholesterol levels and increased insulin sensitivity.
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A gut health scientist follows the 'ancestral' NiMe diet. He shared 4 high-fiber recipes from the Mediterranean diet alternative.
The NiMe diet is inspired by what people eat in rural Papua New Guinea. Their gut microbiomes are more diverse than those of people in Western countries, which could lower their risk of chronic diseas...
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March 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This one sounds like a fad diet. Yet, here's more evidence of the benefits of eating fresh foods over processed foods, especially when high in fiber: better gut health, lower cholesterol levels and increased insulin sensitivity.
www.businessinsider.com/gut-health-s...
www.businessinsider.com/gut-health-s...
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The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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March 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The coolest thing I’ve seen today is that a bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
This differs from an archive in that they want to rebuild the links between pages and replicate the full website.
It annoys me that they describe a diet high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients as a "Western diet." I see that pattern in many poor regions where people cannot afford fresh foods. Regardless, the results of this study are very alarming.
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New Research: Strong link between Western diet during pregnancy and ADHD
New research from Denmark reveals that a mother’s diet during pregnancy—characterised by a Western dietary pattern high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients—may increase the...
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March 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It annoys me that they describe a diet high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients as a "Western diet." I see that pattern in many poor regions where people cannot afford fresh foods. Regardless, the results of this study are very alarming.
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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This makes me very sad. Obesity is a multifactorial problem that leads to seriously adverse health outcomes. More should be done to prevent it, especially in children.
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Global Increases in Obesity Set to Continue in Children, Teens to 2050
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Globally, increases in obesity are projected to continue to 2050 for children and adolescents, and the prevalence o
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March 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
This makes me very sad. Obesity is a multifactorial problem that leads to seriously adverse health outcomes. More should be done to prevent it, especially in children.
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www.healthday.com/healthpro-ne...
Something so simple...
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Legislation reducing salt content in processed foods linked with drop in blood pressure among South Africans | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Almost a decade after South Africa began regulating sodium content in processed foods, a new Harvard Chan School study has found that salt consumption and blood pressure levels among South Africans si...
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February 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Something so simple...
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Creatine is an amino acid our bodies make on their own. If I ever begin running long distances or doing heavy workouts, I might add a post-workout portion of meat or fish. But I think I'm good for now.
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Should Runners Take Creatine? A Dietitian Explains.
Creatine can improve muscle power and strength, so what’s the catch?
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February 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Creatine is an amino acid our bodies make on their own. If I ever begin running long distances or doing heavy workouts, I might add a post-workout portion of meat or fish. But I think I'm good for now.
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Ok, human studies are missing on this one. And yet, coupled with disruptions to the gut biome, these vascular effects are a cautionary tale for people drinking diet sodas. These artificial sweeteners also show up in many other foods.
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Artificial sweetener triggers insulin spike, leading to blood vessel inflammation in mice
From diet soda to zero-sugar ice cream, artificial sweeteners have been touted as a guilt-free way to indulge our sweet tooth. However, new research published in Cell Metabolism shows that aspartame, ...
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February 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Ok, human studies are missing on this one. And yet, coupled with disruptions to the gut biome, these vascular effects are a cautionary tale for people drinking diet sodas. These artificial sweeteners also show up in many other foods.
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02...
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Word of caution: this article mentions maximum allowances for magnesium or zinc *salts*, but not what they represent in terms of *elemental* magnesium or zinc (both can be toxic). I'm not gonna try this myself but it's good to know this is being researched.
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Two Popular Vitamins Could Help Lower High Cholesterol And Blood Pressure When Taken Together - Health Digest
If you have a condition like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, there are two popular vitamins that could help. Here's what the research says.
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February 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Word of caution: this article mentions maximum allowances for magnesium or zinc *salts*, but not what they represent in terms of *elemental* magnesium or zinc (both can be toxic). I'm not gonna try this myself but it's good to know this is being researched.
www.healthdigest.com/1785669/take...
www.healthdigest.com/1785669/take...
This is not good news for those of us who have been cooking on non-stick cookware for decades. Let's hope more research is done regarding how to get our gut microbes to protect our kidneys.
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The potential mediating role of the gut microbiome and metabolites in the association between PFAS and kidney function in young adults: A proof-of-concept study
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 10 % of the global population and can lead to kidney failure and death. Exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
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February 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This is not good news for those of us who have been cooking on non-stick cookware for decades. Let's hope more research is done regarding how to get our gut microbes to protect our kidneys.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
I love running because I enjoy the fresh air, exploring my neighborhood, and going at my own pace with no pressure. I know it's good for your health and good for your mind, but it's always nice when I am reminded that I'm doing the right thing.
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The Best Types of Exercise to Boost Mental Health
Scientists take a closer look at the studies supporting links between physical activity and mental health and ask: is the evidence any good?
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February 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I love running because I enjoy the fresh air, exploring my neighborhood, and going at my own pace with no pressure. I know it's good for your health and good for your mind, but it's always nice when I am reminded that I'm doing the right thing.
www.outsideonline.com/health/welln...
www.outsideonline.com/health/welln...
Here we have yet anothe reason to avoid high fructose corn syrup.
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February 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Here we have yet anothe reason to avoid high fructose corn syrup.
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