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From Childhood to Adolescence: Metabolic Disturbance Risk Factors

An innovative statistical model examining the development of metabolic disturbances in a large sample of youths finds that having media in a bedroom (associated with higher risk) and belonging to a sports club (associated with lower risk) are among the modifiable risk factors in this population.

Fruits and Vegetables Lower the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers concluded an increase in dietary consumption of fruits and vegetables is beneficial in reducing the risk of diabetes mellitus type 2, regardless of the current level of consumption.

Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease and Nutritional Interventions

Over a 36-month period, patients with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease who consumed Fortasyn Connect (Souvenaid), a nutraceutical drink, demonstrated a slower decline in cognitive functions vs. the control group.

Vitamins C and E Antioxidants Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk

These brain-boosting nutrients are packed into certain fruits and vegetables.

Vegan Diets May Cause More Fractures

Living as a vegan or vegetarian is a choice and can benefit one’s health. However, clinicians should educate patients about potential risks, including bone fractures. Appropriate supplementation might prevent these complications.

Honey, Can You Stop Coughing?

Since there is little to offer those with upper respiratory infections, honey represents a low-risk, inexpensive, and easily accessible alternative that seems reasonable to suggest to patients.

Fewer Diabetes Cases, Lower Blood Pressure Among Mediterranean Diet Adherents

Researchers continue discovering benefits of this healthy nutrition program.

A Prescription for Volunteering

This large, observational study of U.S. adults aged older than 50 years found that volunteering ≥ 100 hours yearly is associated with a reduced risk of mortality and several favorable psychosocial outcomes when compared with peers reporting 0 volunteer hours yearly.

A Proinflammatory Diet’s Association with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

An analysis of data from three large prospective cohort studies revealed a proinflammatory diet as a risk factor for incident Crohn’s disease, but not for ulcerative colitis.

Creating Healing Environments: Band-Aids and Beyond

Because normative messages affecting diversity and inclusion are conveyed by the application of a bandage and its color, healers are called to offer and employ newly available adhesive bandages in a multitude of skin tones.