Clinicians who completed an American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) course introducing the foundations of lifestyle medicine and food as medicine reported significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence, as well as increases in how often they practice lifestyle medicine with patients, a research study found. The findings are important because, while lifestyle behavior changes…
Plant polyphenols show promise in slowing aging, boosting brain health, and preventing age-related diseases through their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offering a natural approach to healthier aging and reduced pharmaceutical dependence. Study: Dietary Polyphenols as Anti-Aging Agents: Targeting the Hallmarks of Aging. Image Credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.com In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers examined…
New research shows that adding selenium-rich Brazil nuts to energy-restricted diets significantly reduces inflammation and enhances gut health in women, offering a promising dietary strategy for managing obesity-related conditions. Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K.) Consumption in Energy-Restricted Intervention Decreases Proinflammatory Markers and Intestinal Permeability of Women with Overweight/Obesity: A Controlled Trial (Brazilian Nuts Study). Image Credit: Igor…
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) uncovers how early lifestyle changes can have long-lasting impacts. A diet and physical activity intervention in childhood and adolescence was found to profoundly influence metabolism even years later. The Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) study is the first lifestyle intervention study using advanced…