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1 of 2 | Stanford Medicine’s Christopher Gardner, a professor of medicine, prepares a pan of eggplant squash and tempeh as part of the study’s vegan offerings.. Photo by Louie Psyhoyos NEW YORK, Nov. 30 (UPI) — A new trial utilizing identical twins suggests that a vegan diet can improve cardiovascular health in as little as eight weeks. The Stanford …

Share on PinterestGood heart health can slow biological aging by up to six years, a study suggests. Westend61/Getty Images A new study shows having good cardiovascular health may decrease the pace of biological aging. Using Life’s Essential 8 (diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep health, BMI, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure) to measure biological age, researchers discovered those who …

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 …

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People with type 2 diabetes who took part in a diet-assisted weight loss trial showed differences across a wide range of potential biomarkers of metabolic health one year later, according to the results of a new study. The research used data from the Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) and represents a collaboration between University of Bristol, …

DALLAS — A real-world virtual obesity treatment program that involved use of GLP-1 receptor agonists with intensive lifestyle interventions led to robust and sustained weight loss, according to an analysis of a cohort study. At 12 months, there was an average weight loss of 16.2% of body weight, with results sustained up to 24 months, reported Donna Ryan, MD, of …

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers compared the effects of consuming non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) beverages and water after a weight management program. Study: Non-nutritive sweetened beverages versus water after a 52-week weight management programme: a randomised controlled trial. Image Credit: TanyaKim/Shutterstock.com Background Sugar-sweetened beverages can lead to weight gain. As such, dietary guidelines recommend water or …

A study of nearly 300,000 people in the U.K. found that people who maintained at least five of seven healthy habits cut their risk of depression by 57%. Maria Stavreva/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Maria Stavreva/Getty Images A study of nearly 300,000 people in the U.K. found that people who maintained at least five of seven healthy habits cut …

A research article published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia provides important details on a pivotal United States Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER). The U.S. POINTER study will be conducted to confirm and expand the results of the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER) in Americans, the …