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WellnessSee articleDitching Meat May Decrease Cancer Risk by 14 Percent
A new study spearheaded by researchers from Oxford University found that eating less meat—or better yet, eliminating it altogether—can lower the risk of developing cancer by up to 14 percent. The large-scale study followed 472,377 British men and women between the ages of 40 and 70 for 11.5 years to assess the link between meat […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study: Eating More Plant Foods Could Increase Lifespan by up to 13 Years
Incorporating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts into your diet could increase your lifespan by a decade or more, according to new research published this week in PLOS Medicine. Researchers used data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease study to assess the impact of various food groups on life expectancy. They then […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Olive Oil Study Sparks Questions for Whole-Food, Plant-Based Eaters
A large new study out of Harvard suggests that a small daily dose of olive oil may substantially reduce the risk of early death. That’s raising questions among whole-food, plant-based eaters, since avoiding added oil is a cornerstone of the WFPB diet. The new study, published in January in the Journal of the American College […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Links Plant-Based Diets with Lower Risk of Fatal Prostate Cancer
New research provides fresh evidence that plant-rich diets may protect against prostate cancer. The study, published in the November 2021 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, leveraged data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS)—a large-scale study that has tracked the diets and health outcomes of more than 40,000 male participants since 1986. […] -
WellnessSee articleVegan Diet Linked to Lower Medication Use In Old Age
Older adults who eat vegan may need significantly fewer prescription drugs than their non-vegetarian counterparts, according to new research. A study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine examined the relationship between a vegan diet and polypharmacy—the use of five or more daily medications—in older adults. The study included 328 people aged 60 and […] -
WellnessSee article5 Reasons to Cut Back on Sodium
Sodium is essential: It helps conduct nerve impulses, control muscles, and regulate fluid levels. But when we eat too much of it—as 90 percent of Americans do—our bodies hold onto excess water to balance things out. That extra water increases blood volume, causing high blood pressure, which gradually damages the delicate tissue lining the arteries. […] -
WellnessSee articleLower Rates of Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Plant-Based Diets
Whole-food, plant-based diets have been linked to decreased rates of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other life-threatening ailments. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at the diet’s potential benefits for sexual health. A new study, presented at The American Association of Urology 2021 Conference, found that the closer a man sticks to a healthy […] -
HealthSee articleAsthma and Diet: Here’s What You Should Know
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can start at any age. It causes the lining of the bronchial tubes—the airways leading into your lungs—to become red, swollen, and sensitive. Once these airways are inflamed, they become hypersensitive to triggers that may not bother others. Under these circumstances, triggers can lead to […] -
WellnessSee articleStudy Links Keto Diet to Severe Long-Term Health Risks
The negative long-term consequences of ketogenic diets may far outweigh any potential short-term benefits, according to a comprehensive review published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Keto diets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade due to their ability to promote quick weight loss. Typically very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fats, […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Studies Show Eating Plant-Based at Any Age Can Protect Against Heart Disease Later In Life
Two large-scale observational studies published last week in the Journal of the American Heart Association came to the same conclusion: the more plants and minimally processed food in a person’s diet, the less likely they are to suffer from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. Let’s take a closer look at the research. Eating Plant-Based […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Research Finds the Genetic Mutation That Links High Meat Intake and Cancer
A study published in the June 2021 issue of Cancer Discovery sheds new light on how eating red meat may promote the growth of colorectal cancers. Numerous studies have linked colon cancer and red meat consumption, prompting the World Health Organization to classify red meat as a probable carcinogen in 2015. Still, scientists have been […] -
WellnessSee article5 Takeaways from ‘Seaspiracy,’ the Viral New Netflix Documentary
A new documentary is churning up national conversation about the environmental and ethical costs of eating fish. Seaspiracy, which debuted on March 24 and quickly became one of the most watched films on Netflix, follows filmmaker Ali Tabrizi around the world as he untangles the complex and devastating consequences of commercial fishing. The provocative documentary […]
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