Previous research suggests detrimental health effects associated with consuming processed foods, including processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and trans fatty acids (TFAs). However, systematic characterization of the dose–response relationships between these foods and health outcomes is limited. Here, using Burden of Proof meta-regression methods, we evaluated the associations between processed meat, SSBs and TFAs and… Continue reading Health effects associated with consumption of processed #meat, #sugar -sweetened beverages and trans fatty acids: a Burden of Proof study
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Brain responses to intermittent #fasting and the healthy living #diet in older adults
Highlights•8 weeks of 5:2 intermittent fasting caused more weight loss than healthy living diet•Both diets reduced neuronal insulin resistance and the pace of brain aging•Both diets improved memory and executive function, with 5:2 intermittent fasting more so•Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease did not change with either dietSummaryDiet may promote brain health in metabolically impaired older individuals. In… Continue reading Brain responses to intermittent #fasting and the healthy living #diet in older adults
Comparing daily physiological and psychological benefits of gratitude and optimism using a digital platform.
Gratitude and optimism are positive psychological dispositions associated with beneficial outcomes. To examine their associations with physiological and psychological experiences in daily life, we examined data from an Ecological Momentary Assessment study (N = 4,825), including blood pressure, heart rate, and reports of stress, health behaviors, and thoughts. Trait gratitude and trait optimism both predicted… Continue reading Comparing daily physiological and psychological benefits of gratitude and optimism using a digital platform.
Human #Health and Ocean #Pollution
..Human Health Findings: Methylmercury and PCBs are the ocean pollutants whose human health effects are best understood. Exposures of infants in utero to these pollutants through maternal consumption of contaminated seafood can damage developing brains, reduce IQ and increase children’s risks for autism, ADHD and learning disorders. Adult exposures to methylmercury increase risks for cardiovascular… Continue reading Human #Health and Ocean #Pollution
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