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Key Takeaways: Acai berries are rich in antioxidants and some nutrients, but their health benefits need more research. Most acai bowls contain far more than just acai. Add-ins can quickly change the nutrition profile. To build a healthier acai bowl, skip the add-ins and opt for whole fruits, proteins and healthy fats. Acai bowls are…
We often hear people blaming their weight on metabolism, or how their body burns calories and breaks down food into energy. While some complain about how they barely eat anything but still gain weight, others boast saying they can eat whatever they want and keep their weight under check, all thanks to a fast metabolism….
Watching someone suddenly struggle to remember simple everyday things is heartbreaking. The person is still physically present, but as their memory declines, personality and sense of self begin to disappear. The loss and care required takes an enormous toll on families. Advancing Alzheimer’s research holds promise for more effective treatments, earlier detection, and enhanced patient care. Provided…
With American Diabetes Alert Day approaching on March 25, 2025, the Molly Diabetes Education and Management Center for Adults and Children urges individuals, especially those struggling with prediabetes and obesity, to prioritize diabetes prevention and treatment through education, nutritional counseling, and exercise. Recent studies reveal that over half of individuals with obesity (without diabetes) discontinue…
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Healthcare practitioners from across the region met to promote the use of lifestyle medicine at a forum organised by the Institute for Population Health (IPH) of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). The event, titled ‘Lifestyle Medicine: Pathway to Optimal Health,’ provided insights into how evidence-based lifestyle medicine interventions can prevent, manage, and even reverse the overwhelming…