Mediterranean diet may lower dementia risk by a quarter, study suggests
Data from more than 60,000 Britons suggests plant-rich diet may help regardless of person ’s genetic riskA Mediterranean diet of nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables could lower the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, according to promising early research that could pave the way for new preventive treatments.The data suggests eating lots of plant-based foods may have a “protective effect” against dementia, regardless of a person’s genetic risk, which the researchers said could form the basis for future public health strategies if further research confirms their findings.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 14, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Rachel Hall Tags: Dementia Health Society Science Alzheimer's Source Type: news

Mediterranean diet rich in seafood and vegetables may slash dementia chances by nearly a quarter
Researchers studied data from more than 60,000 individuals aged 60 and above from the UK Biobank - an online database of medical and lifestyle records from more than half a million people. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The company behind this bottle wants to upend the Earth-destroying, $60 billion palm oil business
Guess what? As the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) observed way back in 2011, they’re all palm oil. “It’s in half of all consumer goods,” says Emma Rae Lierley, a RAN spokesperson. “It’s one of the most widely-used vegetable oils on the planet.” In the food and beauty industries, palm oil…#emmaraelierley #klaythompson #manhattan #hudsonriver #c16biosciences #sharaticku #c16 #tide #palmless #ticku (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Asda and Morrisons lift buying limits on some fresh fruit and salad items
Supermarkets have begun to remove some of their purchase limits on fresh fruit and vegetables, introduced after widespread salad shortages and gaps on shelves. Asda has lifted limits on customers buying cucumbers, salad bags, broccoli, cauliflower and raspberries, after the retailer said supply of…#asda #tesco #africa #spain #morocco #nationalfarmersunion #nfu #tombradshaw (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Two Healthy Diets May Reduce Brain'Plaques' Tied to Alzheimer's Risk
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 -- Elderly adults who eat plenty of leafy green vegetables, fish and other healthy fare may take years off their " brain age, " a new study suggests. Researchers found that seniors with either of two healthy eating patterns --... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Study: People who eat diets rich with leafy greens show fewer Alzheimer's signs
People who eat a leafy green-rich diet, along with other fruits and vegetables, may develop fewer signs of Alzheimer ' s-associated amyloid plaques and tau tangles in their brains, according to a new study. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries highlights impact of ...
UNOSSC, IBSA and India-UN Fund outreach for development of least developed countries 5 March 2023, Doha – On the sidelines of the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, the catalytic power of South-South cooperation to enable transformational development in least developed countries was celebrated. Eminent personalities from India, Brazil, The Gambia, Malawi, Uganda, South Africa, Timor-Leste and officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), U...
Source: WHO EMRO News - March 5, 2023 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news

Donald Trump Jr. doubles down on calling John Fetterman a " vegetable "
Donald Trump Jr. has doubled down after previously facing backlash for calling Democratic U.S. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania a "vegetable." Fetterman was elected to the Senate last year months after suffering a serious stroke that prompted Republican candidate Mehmet Oz and other GOP…#donaldtrumpjr #johnfetterman #pennsylvania #trumpjr #triggered #donaldtrump #maryland #nationalreview #wesleysmith #cpac (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

UK is grappling with vegetable shortages. How did it happen?
LONDON -- When European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Britain last week, some joked on social media: Can you please bring us some tomatoes? People in the U.K. have had to ration salad staples like tomatoes and cucumbers for the past two weeks amid a shortage of fresh vegetables. Shelves…#ursulavonder #leyen #spain #northafrica #theresecoffey #morocco #almeria #fepex #spanish #netherlands (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

AHA News: For Black Churchgoers in New Orleans, Religious Beliefs May Influence Health Behaviors
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Members of Black churches in New Orleans who believe religion plays an important role in their health may be more likely to eat fruits and vegetables, be physically active and have... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

AHA News: Mediterranean Lifestyle, Not Just Diet, May Greatly Improve Health
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Much is known about the heart-health benefits of adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, with its heavy focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish and healthy oils. But what about the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 1, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

UK salad shortages not down to Brexit, says Spain
Minister points to cold weather as data shows value of annual vegetable exports has risen even as volumes have fallen (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Magnesium Supplements Are a Buzzy New Sleep and Anxiety Aid. Do They Work?
Everyone on TikTok is bleary-eyed and anxious, it sometimes seems. The generations that dominate the app—Gen Z and Millennials—are also those most beleaguered by anxiety, which is closely tied to sleep disturbances. It’s little wonder, then, that supposed sleep aids—like tart cherry juice, brown noise, melatonin, and CBD—are constant fixtures on the social media platform. Now, the app’s wellness community has latched onto the latest supplement touted to heal both poor sleep and anxiety: magnesium glycinate, one of nearly a dozen over-the-counter supplements that can be used to boost the ...
Source: TIME: Health - February 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

British supermarkets are rationing some fresh produce due to supply chain problems causing shortages
Supermarkets in the UK are facing shortages of certain vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and lettuce, leading to the implementation of purchase restrictions. , the largest supermarket chain in Britain, has announced that it is restricting the purchase of tomatoes, peppers, and…#northerneuropean #southerneurope #northernafrica #morocco #spain #andrewopie #ireland #irish #irishnews (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Could a Common Sweetener Raise Heart Risks?
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 -- An artificial sweetener commonly used in processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study argues. Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol found in many vegetables and fruit. Even... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news