DIETARY FACTORS

Jul 04 2025HEALTH

What You Eat After a Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Matters

Colorectal cancer is a serious diagnosis. But did you know that what you eat and how you live your life after getting this diagnosis can make a big difference? A recent study looked at lots of other studies to see how diet and lifestyle affect survival rates for people with colorectal cancer. The findings are pretty interesting. People who ate a healthy diet and liv...

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Apr 27 2025HEALTH

How Food Choices Affect Your Brain as You Age

The brain's performance can weaken with age. This is a big issue worldwide. Many studies show that what we eat can slow down or even stop this mental decline. This piece looks at recent research on how food affects the brain, especially when people start to notice changes in their own thinking. It is important to note that the brain is a complex organ and it is not j...

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Does Eating Certain Foods Raise Your Blood Pressure?

Vitamin A is found in many foods. It is a key nutrient for our bodies. But, did you know that it might affect your blood pressure? This is what scientists are trying to figure out. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a big health problem. It affects people all over the world. It is influenced by genes and lifestyle choices. This includes what we eat and h...

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Food Habits, Lifestyle, and Heart Health: The Liver and Blood Fat Connection

The heart is a muscle that needs special care and attention. It is affected by what we eat and how we live. The liver, the body's detoxification powerhouse, and blood fat levels are key players in this story. This is because they are the body's first responders to the harmful effects of oxidative stress. This stress is caused by our food choices and daily habits. ...

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Food and Lifestyle: How They Affect Cancer Patients' Mood

Have you ever wondered how what we eat and do can influence our mood? This is especially true for cancer patients, who often face depression. A recent study explored how a score called Oxidative Balance Score (OBS)—which considers diet and lifestyle—is linked to depression and specific symptoms in cancer patients. The study used data from the National Health and Nutr...

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Can Your Diet and Lifestyle Lower Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk?

Diabetic kidney disease is a major health concern, and scientists are exploring the role of oxidative stress in its development. Oxidative stress happens when there's an imbalance between harmful molecules called free radicals and the body's antioxidant defenses. One way to measure this imbalance is through the Oxidative Balance Score (OBS), which considers diet and ...

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

How Food Choices Affect Liver Disease: A Genetic Puzzle

Ever wondered how your food choices might play a role in liver health? Scientists are digging into this mystery, focusing on something called the FIB-4 index. This is a handy tool doctors use to gauge the severity of liver fibrosis without poking or prodding. The question is, can what you eat make a difference in how genetically prone you are to this serious liver co...

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