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Ways to Enjoy Cruciferous Vegetables
Eating more cruciferous vegetables can be both delicious and easy if you incorporate them into your diet creatively. They are a bonus for gut health, too! Here are some practical tips and ideas to help you include more crucifers in your meals:
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Adhering to a Mediterranean diet cuts the risk of cognitive decline in older people
You’re never too late to protect your brain from cognitive decline, according to a recent study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. New data offers a better understanding of the physiological factors related to the effect of diet on cognition as we age.
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Help for Those Who Care for Patients with Dementia
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Your Gut Drives the Metabolic Bus
If you’re looking to keep chronic disease at bay, take care of your gut- specifically your gut bacteria. Research conducted at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) and Cornell University shows that a certain fatty acid made by gut bacteria impacts fat metabolism in animals.
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Meal Prep: Shredded Chicken
Overall, using shredded chicken breast can contribute to a healthy and convenient cooking experience while offering numerous nutritional benefits.
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Strike a Pose! Yoga protects older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease
Kundalini yoga is a spiritual and physical practice that aims to awaken the dormant energy believed to be coiled at the base of the spine. This energy, often referred to as Kundalini energy, is considered the life force or primal energy within an individual according to Hindu and yogic philosophy.
Kundalini yoga incorporates various techniques including physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), chanting (mantra), meditation, and the use of specific hand gestures (mudras) to activate and balance the flow of energy throughout the body.
The practice is deeply rooted in ancient Indian tradition and was popularized in the West by Yogi Bhajan in the late 20th century. Kundalini yoga is often associated with dynamic movements, rapid breathing patterns, and the repetition of mantras to stimulate energy flow and promote spiritual awareness. It's renowned for its transformative effects on both the body and mind, promoting strength, flexibility, mental clarity, and a sense of inner peace.
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Use of Cannabis Linked to Increase in Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
"In the overall population, the study findings are consistent with other studies indicating that daily cannabis use was associated with an increase in heart attack, stroke, and the combined endpoint of coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. As cannabis use continues to grow in legality and access across the U.S., practitioners and clinicians need to remember to assess cannabis use at each patient encounter to have a non-judgmental, shared decision conversation about potential cardiovascular risks and ways to reduce those risks.”
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Sound the alarm! Regular sleep needs our attention.
In the short term, people are advised to try and maintain a sleep schedule that is sufficient for them to feel rested enough, as often as they possibly can. Keeping a fixed wake-up time, even on weekends, and going to bed when you feel sleepy will help ensure you frequently get enough restorative sleep.
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Fastest Healthy Meals
When you're short on time but still want a healthy dinner, opting for quick and nutritious recipes is the way to go. Here are some ideas for the fastest healthy dinners from our test kitchen.
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Light Physical Activity 101
While light physical activity may not provide the same cardiovascular benefits as moderate or vigorous exercise, it still offers health benefits such as improved circulation, increased energy expenditure, and stress reduction. It's especially beneficial for individuals who are just starting to incorporate physical activity into their routine or those who have mobility limitations. Incorporating light physical activity throughout the day can contribute to overall health and well-being.
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MyPlate: Get Ready for Summer
Adapting your MyPlate guidelines for summer can help you make the most of seasonal produce and maintain a balanced diet. Here's how you can adjust your MyPlate recommendations for the summer months.
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Build Higher Fiber Salads
Creating a high-fiber salad is easy and delicious! Here are some of the highest fiber salad ingredients you can include plus great ways to prepare salad combos.
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Lipids and Cognitive Decline
We recently reviewed how serum lipids and CSF lipids shouldn’t be treated the same when it comes to preventing dementia. This week we’ll take a look at HDL, triglycerides, and other factors in protecting your precious noggin.
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Reversing Childhood Obesity Through Light Exercise
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What Is A Vegan Diet?
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A vegan diet improves cardiovascular health according to research in identical twins.
Have a heart! Recent research in 22 pairs of identical twins by Stanford Medicine scientists finds that compared to an omnivore diet, a vegan diet improves cardiovascular health in just eight weeks.
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Nutrition Month (R) 2024
By embracing the "Beyond the Table" theme, you're acknowledging that health is a holistic concept that involves various lifestyle factors. Making informed choices in meal planning, shopping, and exercising contributes to an overall healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
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