Tag Archives: Diseases

The association between lifestyle habits and health has been well established in the literature. Recommendations have been developed for the general population for physical activity1, healthy eating2, smoking3, and alcohol use.4 Many studies have shown that lifestyle factors play an important role in the health of patients with rheumatic diseases. For example, a recent study explored physical activity levels in …

ALEXANDRIA, La., Sept. 28, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the opening of a pilot Nutrition Hub under the Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health (ASCEND for Better Health) initiative. The Nutrition Hub is being launched in partnership with Southern University, a historically black 1890 Land-grant University in Louisiana, and …