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Joseph Shavit
Jun 22, 2022
Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans
Scientists say for non-pregnant, otherwise healthy Americans, vitamins are a waste of money because there isn’t enough evidence they help.


Joseph Shavit
Jun 8, 2022
The amazing connection between diet, eye health and lifespan
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time a link between diet, circadian rhythms, eye health and lifespan in Drosophila.


Joseph Shavit
May 25, 2022
Digital dietician (IVAN) improves user's eating habits like a real nutritionist
A new program uses immersive virtual reality to fill the role of a digital dietitian may eventually be able to improve nutrition care.


Joseph Shavit
May 10, 2022
“New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity
Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.


Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2022
Vegan diets boost weight loss, lowers blood sugar in adults
A 12-week vegan diet may result in clinically meaningful weight loss and improve blood sugar control in overweight adults.


Joseph Shavit
May 5, 2022
Small diet changes can help you live a healthier and longer life
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes.


Joseph Shavit
Apr 20, 2022
Japanese scientist creates electric chopsticks to enhance food flavor
A set of electric chopsticks that enhances the taste of low-sodium food, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium in their diet.


Joseph Shavit
Apr 12, 2022
Researchers discovered a “Healthy Weapon” Against Covid-19
Experts have shown that common dietary supplements can help protect us against the Covid virus as well as several common winter illnesses.


Joseph Shavit
Apr 11, 2022
Healthy plant-based diets shown to lower risk of developing diabetes
The consumption of healthy plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people


Joseph Shavit
Apr 4, 2022
Vegan diet eases arthritis pain, finds new study
A plant-based diet could be the prescription to alleviate joint pain for millions of people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.


Joseph Shavit
Mar 14, 2022
Eating protein from a greater variety of sources can lower risk of high blood pressure
The AHA advises people eat healthy sources of protein, mostly from plants and may include seafood and low-fat or fat-free dairy products.


Joseph Shavit
Mar 12, 2022
Ketogenic diet significantly improves patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who adopted a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet saw significant improvements in their MS.


Joseph Shavit
Feb 3, 2022
Researchers discover how eating fish protects our brains from air pollution
Older women who eat more than one to two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may counteract the effects of air pollution.


Joseph Shavit
Jan 21, 2022
Coffee consumption shown to stimulate digestion and protect against certain diseases
Moderate coffee consumption (3-5 cups per day) was not found to generate harmful effects on the various organs of the digestive tract.


Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2021
How diet influences taste sensitivity and preference
UC Riverside fruit-fly study shows food choice can be regulated to mitigate nutrient deficit or excess.


Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021
Do the Keto diet and intermittent fasting impact men and women equally?
How do keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular level, and do both sexes benefit from them equally.


Joseph Shavit
Nov 6, 2021
Save the planet (and your health) by steering clear of sweets and pastries
According to a new study, reducing these foods in our diet is not only better for our health but also the planet.


Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021
Even small changes in diet shown to help you live healthier and longer
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes.


Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2021
Can intermittent fasting help you live longer?
Mice who ate the fasting-mimicking diet for five days out of each month lived as long as a third group of mice that consistently ate healthy


Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021
Intermittent fasting can help manage metabolic disease
Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases.
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