There are currently more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the United States and the numbers continue to rise. AD is the most common type of dementia and symptoms include difficulty with short-term memory, language, and decision making. There is evidence that antioxidants may protect against neurodegeneration. These compounds can prevent […]
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. Studies have shown that the Western diet, high-sugar diets, and excessive consumption of animal protein, especially red meat, increase CRC risk. In a recently published study, researchers found a molecule produced on keto diets suppresses tumor growth and think that these […]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, leading to irreversible deficits in young adults. It is a neuroinflammatory demyelinating disease whose pathophysiology is both complex and incompletely understood. There is currently no cure for MS. Since the 1970s people with MS have anecdotally reported that eating dairy products […]
Metabolic syndrome is defined by the presence of multiple, related risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). It is highly prevalent, affecting 30% of the U.S. population, and confers a 5-fold increase in the risk of T2DM and doubles the risk for CVD over 5-10 years. Some features of metabolic […]
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities. Some studies have suggested […]
Diet as a whole, encompassing food composition, calorie intake, and length and frequency of fasting periods, affects the time span in which health and functional capacity are maintained. In a recently published study, researchers analyzed hundreds of studies to identify a diet that optimizes human health and longevity. The team found that diets with low […]
High-fiber diets are known to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. They act by lowering cholesterol and promoting a healthier lipid profile for people eating a Westernized diet. Only 5% of Americans aged 19-50 years consume the recommended 28 g (female)/35 g (male) of total fiber per day, with 90% of […]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common impairing psychiatric condition affecting 5% to 7% of children. It can often persist into adulthood, with increased risk of poor educational achievement, substance abuse, incarceration, and ongoing psychiatric problems. Current pharmacological treatments improve ADHD symptoms for many individuals, but concern continues over side effects, stigma, and long-term effects such […]
The burden of type 2 diabetes is not equally distributed, as susceptibility to environmental factors varies between and within human populations. This observation has led many to presume that diet and lifestyle factors may yield different effects depending on inherited genetic susceptibility. In a recently published study, researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital in the […]
Different studies have shown that there is a strong association between chronic inflammation and many diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and cancer. Recent studies have also shown a link between diet as a trigger for inflammation. Anti-inflammatory diets have become more popular in recent years. An anti-inflammatory diet is rich in foods containing high levels […]