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Nuts and Heart Health
Investigators studied changes in quantity of nut consumption and relative risk of cardiovascular disease, finding significantly lower risk when nut consumption increases by > 0.5 servings daily.
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Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19 Infection
Investigators found the relative risk of testing positive for COVID-19 was higher for patients who likely are vitamin D deficient.
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Intermittent Fasting, Pesco-Mediterranean Diet Can Improve Health
Meta-analysis reveals pattern of better cardiovascular health among those who consume more seafood, vegetables, and fruit vs. those who live on red meat-heavy diets.
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Vitamin D and Colon Cancer
A self-report of any vitamin D supplementation was associated with a decrease in colorectal polyps.
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Aromatherapy Reduces Pain and Other Symptoms
In people with myofascial pain syndrome receiving a trigger point injection, aromatherapy with lavender oil helped to decrease pain and anxiety and improve comfort.
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Nuts and Heart Health
This long-term, prospective study looks at changes in quantity of nut consumption and relative risk of cardiovascular disease and finds significantly lower risk when nut consumption increases by > 0.5 servings daily.
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Mahjong and Mild Cognitive Impairment
This randomized, controlled trial notes improvement in measures of executive functioning, such as organization and planning, in elderly Chinese participants with mild cognitive impairment who were selected to play mahjong three times weekly for 12 weeks.
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DASH Is Revisited and Updated, Lowering Subclinical Cardiac Injury Markers
In individuals without pre-existing cardiovascular disease, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet plan and a diet consisting of fruits and vegetables, given over eight weeks, lowered biomarkers for cardiac strain and injury.
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Tools to Help Build Resilience
Surgery center leaders and staff can improve their resilience and coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic by practicing mindfulness, meditation, yoga, healthy eating, exercise, and group sharing.
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Food-Insecure Infants at Higher Risk for Obesity
Poor nutrition and overfeeding are possible reasons for the association.