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Share on PinterestCan a vegan diet help reduce hot flashes? Image credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy. More than 80% of menopausal women experience hot flashes. Previous research has shown that hot flashes can increase a person’s risk for certain diseases and negatively impact their sleep. Researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have now found that following a low-fat vegan diet …

A lower-calorie, plant-forward Mediterranean diet coupled with increased physical activity can lead to a reduction in body fat and prevent muscle loss in older adults, according to new research published in the journal JAMA Network Open.  The study, conducted by a team of researchers, sheds light on the potential benefits of this lifestyle intervention for middle-aged and older adults with …

Lee-Ann Lovegrove was diagnosed with melanoma when she was just 11 years old. Now 47, the central Queensland woman says she is living proof that a positive mind and body may be able to help improve disease outcomes. “We are not bulletproof as humans, we have to look after ourselves … and when it comes to cancer, prevention is better …

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that eating a low-calorie version of the Mediterranean diet can help people lose body fat and lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. FG Trade/Getty Images As people age, they tend to gain belly fat while also losing muscle. These changes in body composition are linked with metabolic syndrome. However, a reduced-energy Mediterranean diet and increased …