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Not All Dietary Fiber Is Created Equal
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2022
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Dietary fiber gets a lot of praise for helping people feel full and for lowering the risk of certain types of disease.
Yet many types of dietary fiber exist -- and they don't all work the same, according to a small new study.
"When you actually get down to it, fib...
Weight Loss Your Resolution? Experts Look at Fasting, Keto and Whole 30
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2021
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Folks who are determined to shed some pounds in the New Year face a bewildering array of fad diets and quickie weight-loss schemes.
Big Review Confirms Power of Fasting Diets for Weight Loss
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2021
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Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its potential health benefits, and now a new review shows this style of eating really does produce weight loss and may even improve certain markers of heart health.
Americans Turning to Trendy Diets to Shed Pandemic Pounds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2021
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Americans in the prime of their lives are worried about the pounds they packed on during the pandemic and plan to do something about it in the new year, a new Harris Poll/HealthDay survey finds.
Nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults (63%) plan to change up their diet ...
With Certain Oils Gone, Margarine May Now Be Healthier Than Butter
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2021
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Margarine has gotten a bad rap for years, but a U.S. ban on partially hydrogenated oils may have made it a healthier choice than butter, a new study suggests.
Change in the Kitchen Could Help Men in the Bedroom
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2021
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The Mediterranean diet can bring many benefits for the human body, including a healthier heart and a sharper brain.
But there's another benefit that might be of particular interest to men.
Following a Mediterranean diet can lower a man's future risk of erectile dys...
Try These 3 Tips to Lose Those Pandemic Pounds
- Cara Murez
- August 4, 2021
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If you're like many people, your waistline has expanded during the pandemic.
"The world shut down," said Heather Tressler, a registered dietitian at the Penn State Celiac Clinic at Penn State Health's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. "Maybe you didn't change what you a...
Most Americans Don't Follow Diets That Could Prevent Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- July 1, 2021
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The eating habits of most American adults aren't in line with dietary guidelines that can reduce the risk of cancer, a new study finds.
Researchers examined data from nearly 31,000 U.S. adult participants in the annual National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Vegetarian Diet Could Help Fight Off Disease: Study
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- May 10, 2021
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There's more evidence that a switch away from meat in your diet could cut levels of unhealthy "biomarkers" that encourage disease, researchers say.
A new study reported Saturday at the virtual European Congress on Obesity (ECO) found that people on vegetarian diets have ...
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Ultra-Bad for Your Heart
- Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez HealthDay Reporters
- March 23, 2021
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More than half of the food Americans eat is "ultra-processed" -- and it's making them sick.
Higher consumption of these highly processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a new study, and yet they account for 58%...
Diet Change Cured One Woman's Rare Leg Ulcers
- Cara Murez
- February 24, 2021
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For people who have livedoid vasculopathy, which causes painful ulcers on the feet and lower legs, new research may bring newfound hope.
The disease is a rare medical mystery with no known cause and no commonly accepted cure, according to researchers who outlined the cas...
Living Healthy Good for Your Heart, Even if You're on Meds
- Steven Reinberg
- November 12, 2020
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No matter how many medications you take, eating a healthy diet, not smoking and getting plenty of exercise will help keep you alive, a new study finds.
"We've long known about the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. The results from our study underscore the importan...
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Follows 'Special' Diet
- Serena Gordon
- November 4, 2020
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No doubt you've heard friends lament they couldn't eat bread because they were on the Keto diet, or maybe it was Paleo, or a low-carb plan or perhaps they were forgoing gluten. It's hard to keep track.
That's because lots of Americans are following a special diet. On any...
Eating Out: A Recipe for Poor Nutrition, Study Finds
- Serena Gordon
- January 29, 2020
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Whether you're stopping at a casual fast-food place or sitting down to eat in a full-service restaurant, eating out is an easy way to fill up when you're hungry. But those meals may not deliver much nutritional value, a new study suggests.
The researchers found that...
How to Create a Diet That Lowers Your Cholesterol
- Len Canter
- July 5, 2019
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Watching your cholesterol intake has gotten easier.
Nutrition experts now agree that certain foods high in cholesterol, like shrimp and eggs, don't have the impact on your blood cholesterol that was once thought. Even better, some foods can help lower your blood cho...
More Education Could Mean Less Heart Disease
- Robert Preidt
- June 25, 2019
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New research offers a compelling case for staying in school: American adults who spent more time in the classroom as kids have a lower risk of heart disease.
"As a society, we should be thinking about investing in social policies to improve overall health and reduce...
Cholesterol Levels Improving Among U.S. Kids
- Amy Norton
- May 21, 2019
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Despite an epidemic of childhood obesity, the cholesterol levels of American kids have been improving over the past 20 years, a new study shows.
Researchers found that since 1999, levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol among U.S. children and teens have declined, while leve...
Veggies, Fruits and Grains Keep Your Heart Pumping
- Steven Reinberg
- April 23, 2019
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As if you needed any more proof that fruits, vegetables and whole grains are good for you, a new study finds they may cut your chances of heart failure by 41%.
Conversely, the so-called Southern diet, which focuses on meats, fried and processed foods and lots of ...
Heart-Breaking News for Egg Lovers
- Serena Gordon
- March 15, 2019
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Eggs may not be all they've been cracked up to be.
A new study says eggs are a major source of dietary cholesterol and that cholesterol in the diet ups the risk of heart disease and premature death.
The researchers followed nearly 30,000 adults over three dec...
Healthy Diet While Young, Healthy Brain in Middle Age
- Robert Preidt
- March 7, 2019
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Young adults who eat a heart-healthy diet may also be protecting their brain in middle age, a new study suggests.
It included more than 2,600 participants who were an average age of 25 at enrollment and followed for 30 years. They were asked about their eating habits...
Cholesterol Levels Spike After Christmas
- Steven Reinberg
- January 2, 2019
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After indulging in big, rich, holiday meals, cholesterol levels go through the roof, Danish researchers report.
After Christmas, cholesterol levels jumped 20 percent from summer levels among the 25,000 people studied.
Your risk of having high cholesterol b...
What's the Best Diet for 2019? Experts Weigh In
- Serena Gordon
- January 2, 2019
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For many, the start of the new year signals the start of a new diet. But what's the best way to eat if you want to lose weight?
For overall healthy eating, the best diet plan is the Mediterranean diet, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual diet re...