Duzhong (Eucommia ulmoides) is a popular traditional Chinese herb. Health products made from Duzhong, such as “Eucommia ulmoides tea” and “Eucommia Tianqi (Radix notoginseng) extract”, are popular in Japan. Various studies have confirmed the effectiveness of Eucommia leaves in promoting fat metabolism, particularly in reducing visceral fat, or fat that wraps around internal organs. It …
The new method paves the way for further research to study the full complexity of the nutrition-aging landscape. The results of the study underscore the importance of thinking about nutrition holistically. According to recent research from the Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the answer to a seemingly simple …
The brains of people with cognitive decline do better with higher levels of vitamin D, research shows. The study appears in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. “This research reinforces the importance of studying how foods and nutrients build resilience to protect the aging brain against diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and …
Food plays a very important role in climate change. Whether dairy, meat, or other food products are consumed, consistent dietary change can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cropland and pasture requirements, improve biodiversity protection, and reduce mitigation costs. The EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health Report – a comprehensive scientific review of what constitutes healthy …
I have to laugh when the lightning pitch for Dr Michael Mosley’s latest New Zealand show hits my inbox. In his new live theatrical presentation, A Life-Changing Experience, coming to Auckland and Wellington in March, Dr Mosley reveals how to achieve ‘extraordinary leaps in performance’ in his discussion of the latest scientific findings regarding weight …
As you enter your 50s and beyond, building and maintaining muscle becomes more important than ever. The reason for this is that you start losing muscle as you age if you don’t do anything to maintain it. Muscle mass is the fountain of youth, keeping you fit and healthy and preventing disease and metabolic disorders, …
Product recommendations in this article are recommendations of the author and/or interviewed experts and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we won’t earn any commission. Frozen dinners have come a long way since the TV microwave dinners of the 1950s. Not only have the flavor options and …
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(CNN) – We all eat them – ultra-processed foods such as frozen pizzas and ready meals make our busy lives much easier. Plus, they’re pretty darn tasty – who isn’t sensitive to hot dogs, sausages, burgers, fries, soda, cookies, cakes, candies, donuts, and ice cream, to name a few? If more than 20% of your …
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Looking for a healthy, inexpensive protein that can boost your immune system and help you live longer? Take legumes the next time you go to the grocery store. According to a 2022 study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, replacing red meats and processed foods with legumes, whole grains and vegetables can increase life expectancy …
A healthy metabolism needs a healthy schedule, and that includes eating, hydrating, exercising, and sleeping regularly. We reached out to nutritionists, dietitians and other health experts for more tips on how to age gracefully while eating a balanced diet. Read on for four essential food rules and tips to keep in mind on your health …
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