Healthy lifestyle, daytime sleepiness, and gut microbiome composition are determinants of functional strength in humans: a cross-sectional study

Healthy lifestyle, daytime sleepiness, and gut microbiome composition are determinants of functional strength in humans: a cross-sectional study

Participant characterization In total, 627 participants (394 women/233 men) were included in this study (Table 1 and Supplementary Table S2 in the Electronic Supplementary Material). The median age was 52.0 (43.0, 62.5) years, and men were significantly older than women (padjust < 0.001). Women had a significantly higher BMI than men (padjust = 0.006). Participants had…

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Effects of Daily Kombu (Laminaria japonica) Intake on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adult Japanese: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Image Credit: boommaval / Shutterstock

Eating kombu daily enhances gut health and heart markers in men

New research reveals that eating kombu seaweed daily may help Japanese men lose body fat and improve their gut bacteria, without affecting thyroid health or causing adverse effects. Effects of Daily Kombu (Laminaria japonica) Intake on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adult Japanese: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Image Credit: boommaval / Shutterstock In…

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Can eating chicken shorten lifespan?

Can eating chicken shorten lifespan?

Share on PinterestMNT investigates whether eating poultry is directly linked to an increased risk of gastric cancer. Image credit: Maryanne Gobble/Stocksy. A recent study found that eating 300 grams of poultry per week was linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancer and death from all causes. The findings have caused concern among consumers as…

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Healthy eating with Chef Dr. Mike

Healthy eating with Chef Dr. Mike

Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FSCA&I, FRSM, MAINE, PEMBA — the cardiologist and professional chef better known as Chef Dr. Mike — joins the show to talk about a healthy diet and the importance of nutrition in primary care. For more from Chef Dr. Mike, check out his deep dive on ultraprocessed foods and his…

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Healthy breakfast alternatives can save money

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As egg prices rise, registered dietitian Katy Soper suggests cost-effective breakfast alternatives that don’t compromise on nutrition. “I’m talking about the jug of quick oats that’s a very cost-effective way to have a lot of breakfast,” Soper said. She recommends meal prepping oatmeal in larger batches and storing it in glass…

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Rocket City Dietitian Rachel Brown shares how a healthy lifestyle leads to healthy mental health for Mental Health Awareness Month

Rocket City Dietitian Rachel Brown shares how a healthy lifestyle leads to healthy mental health for Mental Health Awareness Month

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – May is the start of an important month – Mental Health Awareness Month. What we eat and how we move can have a major impact on how we feel mentally. Rocket City Dietitian Rachel Brown joined 48 Now to talk about the powerful connection between nutrition, physical health, and mental well-being….

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