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Uncovering the truth: Tropical hunter-gatherer diets contradict the assumptions of the Paleo diet

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Study: Comparison of dietary variation measured within and between groups of tropical hunter-gatherers on the paleo diet. Image Credit: VitaliiVodolazskyi/Shutterstock.com

In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers evaluated the dietary variations of tropical hunters and gatherers and the impact of the foraging approach on implied macronutrient proportions. Study: Comparison of dietary variation measured within and between tropical hunter-gatherer groups on the paleo diet. Image Credit: VitaliiVodolazskyi/Shutterstock.com Background Human nutrition … Read more

5 things to do every morning for better brain health | livestrong.com

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a person with long brown hair sitting outside drinking coffee and doing a crossword puzzle for better brain health

Yes, coffee is on the list! Image credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra Images/GettyImages Advertisment Making these habits part of your morning routine packs a double punch: They can ward off cognitive decline by boosting clarity and focus. Here are five things to do in the morning to give your brain a boost: Advertisment 1. Log 30 minutes … Read more

PE risk in severe exertional dyspnea – First10EM

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PE risk in severe exertional dyspnea - First10EM

I think the article’s conclusions are incredibly obvious, and therefore impractical to change them, but I fear a cursory reading could lead to misinterpretations, and therefore the article is probably worth covering. (This is the same research group that published the infamous PESIT study and all subsequent misinformation about the risk of PE in syncope, … Read more

Are you thinking about a new diet? This is what a high protein approach looks like

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healthy foods

Hello/Unsplash Fitness goals usually fall into one of two categories: exercise more and eat better. This may involve eating a high-protein diet, adding more greens to dinners, and getting into a running routine. However, there’s no need to wait for January, because you can make positive changes any time of the year! Now, there are … Read more

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How to build chest the old fashioned way

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How to do the ultimate animal kingdom workout

As much importance casual weightlifters typically attach to the bench press, you might be surprised that the prototype movement wasn’t invented until 1898, and the weight bench wasn’t invented until the mid-1940s. And yet: We’ve all seen enough pictures and images of old-time strongmen or bodybuilders to know that pretty much everyone had chiseled chests. … Read more

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Probiotics show promise as a treatment for depression

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New search a JAMA Psychiatry suggests that probiotics, commonly advocated for their digestive benefits, could be an invaluable tool for reducing symptoms associated with major depressive disorder (MDD). This study, led by Viktoriya L. Nikolova of Kings College London, focused on participants whose depressive symptoms remained unaffected despite antidepressant treatment, a situation termed an incomplete … Read more

Five healthy foods to add to your summer diet

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Five healthy foods to add to your summer diet

Open this photo in the gallery: A worker picks raspberries at Masse, a berry farm in Saint Paul d’Abbotsford near Granby, Quebec, Canada, Aug. 11, 2022.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters There are many reasons to love summer. Warm weather, longer days, swimming and barbecues are on my list. So too is the summer abundance of fruits and vegetables, … Read more

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2 health opinion leaders trust this supplement to boost their brain health

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2 health opinion leaders trust this supplement to boost their brain health

The founders of Peoples Pharmacy look to scientific data to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Since the mid-1970s, Terry and Joe Graedon, medical anthropologists and pharmacologists, respectively, have championed holistic approaches to wellness, sharing their passion for natural health and evidence-based research on the popular website, podcast and national radio show of … Read more

Is exercise really good for the brain? Here’s What Science Says

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The conversation

The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable. However, a recent study based on data published over the past 30 years challenges the famous adage Mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy body) and questions the importance of exercise for both brain health and cognition. Just days after the study was … Read more

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