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3 June 20203 June 2020

Excluding six refined foodstuffs, ie margarine, vegetable oils, butter, cream, processed meat and sugary drinks from the diet may lead to automatic significant long-term weight loss

In July 2018 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the effect of a 2-year diet that excluded six refined foodstuffs, ie margarine, vegetable oils, butter, … Read more

3 June 20203 June 2020

The Paleolithic diet plus a supervised exercise training programme appears to produce an improvement in cardiac fat, structure and function in individuals with diabetes type 2

In January 2019 researchers from Sweden and Iceland published the results of their study to assess the effects of a Paleolithic diet, with and without additional supervised exercise training, on … Read more

1 June 20201 June 2020

Adolescents at risk of mental health issues are more likely to have a low fruit and vegetable intake

In February 2019 researchers from the UK and China published the results of their study to assess the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mental health in adolescents. A … Read more

22 May 202022 May 2020

A greater adherence to the Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 may decrease the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma

In August 2019 researchers from China, USA and Singapore published the results of their study to assess the role of three dietary patterns in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, namely … Read more

22 May 202022 May 2020

Current research findings are inconsistent as some studies show no significant association between either dietary Glycemic Index or glycemic load on risk of depression, whilst other studies show that a higher Glycemic Index or glycemic load increases the risk of depression

In August 2019 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between dietary Glycemic Index, glycemic load and depression. A total of 11 … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Aerobic exercise appears to significantly improve executive functioning (eg the ability to pay focused attention to and to listen, to start, plan or complete tasks or even switch among tasks) in adults at risk for cognitive decline

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of aerobic exercise and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on … Read more

21 May 202021 May 2020

Sleep and dietary patterns, technology and internet usage, perinatal factors, breastfeeding, birth delivery mode and exercise all appear to have an effect on the amount of impulsive behaviour seen in children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

In September 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the association between weight, birth attributes, exercise and sleep habits, dietary intake and impulsive behaviour in … Read more

20 May 202020 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

In May 2020 researchers from the USA published their review on the association of extended television viewing with obesity in adolescents. The researchers stated that on a global basis, adolescent … Read more

17 May 202017 May 2020

Scientists, public health practitioners and parents need to better understand the content of their child’s screen time, how they use screens to fulfill specific needs, and how their interaction with screens has an impact on their health and choices

14 May 202014 May 2020

A life filled with worthwhile activities may promote well-being and healthy aging in the older individual

In January 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the wider implications of feeling that the things undertaken in one’s life are worthwhile. A … Read more

14 May 202017 May 2020

Moderate wine intake, especially red wine, at 1-2 glasses per day as part of the Mediterranean diet, appears to be associated with disease prevention and an improvement in disease prognosis

In August 2018 researchers from Greece published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between moderate wine consumption and health. The researchers stated that moderate wine … Read more

10 May 202010 May 2020

Environmental factors as well as the gut microbiota may strongly influence the development of psoriasis and its progression

In March 2020 researchers from Italy, USA and Serbia published their review on the interactions between the skin, microbiome, gut microbiota and psoriasis. The researchers stated that psoriasis is alternatively … Read more

10 May 202010 May 2020

A greater adherence to the Okinawan dietary pattern appears to be significantly associated with a reduced incidence of ischaemic heart disease

In February 2020 researchers from China and Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between the Australian Dietary Guidelines 2013, Mediterranean-DASH diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay … Read more

10 May 202010 May 2020

Diets, such as the MIND diet, which contain phenolic compounds, omega-3 fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, isothiocyanates, and carotenoids may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

In March 2020 researchers from Poland published their review on the role of certain bioactive compounds that appear to be effective in preventing neurodegeneration. The researchers stated that neurodegeneration is … Read more

9 May 20209 May 2020

Fish consumption is related to higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, mercury and arsenic, whilst fruit consumption can be a source of exposure to organophosphate pesticides

In October 2019 researchers from Norway, Lithuania, Spain, UK, Greece, France and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between diet and measured blood and … Read more

9 May 20209 May 2020

A vitamin or mineral deficiency or a severe reduction in carbohydrate intake may contribute to hair loss

In March 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss. A … Read more

8 May 20205 May 2020

Maternal healthy eating patterns during the period surrounding pregnancy do not appear to be independently associated with offspring overweight risk at ages 12-23 years

In March 2020 researchers from the USA, Germany and Austria published the results of their study to assess whether maternal diet quality during the period surrounding pregnancy is related to … Read more

8 May 20205 May 2020

A higher quality diet appears to be associated with a lower liver fat content and a lower incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

In March 2020 researchers Germany and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between food consumption and liver fat content. A total of 136 individuals … Read more

8 May 20205 May 2020

Consuming healthy diets appear to be effective in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, with high-fibre and low-sodium diets appearing to produce the greatest reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in individuals with diabetes type 2

In April 2020 researchers from Iran and Puerto Rico published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different dietary approaches on systolic and diastolic blood … Read more

7 May 20207 May 2020

A higher adherence to the DASH diet appears to be associated with lower blood pressure, abdominal fat rating and waist circumference in university students

In March 2020 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the association between adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and blood pressure … Read more