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Reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes may help prevent worsening back pain

Back pain can range from annoying to debillitating. There are many possible treatments and different ones work better on different people. This research shows that something as simple as reducing sitting time by 40 minutes may help. 

Simple way to reduce back pain  


Brainstem damage could explain long COVID symptoms, precision MRI shows

Long Covid, when symptoms and effects last long after the disease has supposedly left the body, has puzzled medical authorities since it was first recognized. New research has found a possible cause. 

A possible cause of long Covid 


Carbs or fats for breakfast? Which is best for healthy weight in men vs women?

Breakfast is a meal with much debate. Do you eat a lot to start the day, do you skip it for intermittent fasting? If you eat what is best? This research looks the whether carbs or fats are better for breackfast. 

 

Carbs or fats for breakfast? 


Sleep, stress, and gut imbalances may impact colorectal cancer progression

Colorectal cancer affects many people. This research looks at how sleep, stree, and gut imbalances affect its progression. 

Factors affecting colorectal cancer progress 


Mindfulness may be as effective as antidepressant for anxiety symptoms

Mindfulness is a prctice with many benefits. This research shows it may be equivalent to antodepressants for anxiety symptoms. 

Mindfulness for anxiety 


Nutty for Nuts! 5 Recipes to Get You Eating More of Nature’s Protein Powerhouse

Nuts have often gotten a bad reputation for being high in oils. But they also offer many helath benefits. This article looks at some of the benefits and gives easy ways to get more nuts into your diet. 

 

Nuts for health 


BMI vs. BRI: Why body roundness may be a better indicator of heart disease risk

BMI, body mass index has long been used as a measure of health risks. New research may be showing that another measure, body roundness, is a better indictor of heart disease risk.

 

BMI being replaced?  


Mediterranean diet can help lower heart failure risk, particularly in women

Much has been written about the Mediterranean diet. This research looks at its link to lowering heart failure risk. 

 

Mediterranean diet and heart health 


Vitamin D supplements may help improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that comes from exposure to sunlight. Supplements are needed by those who do not get enough exposure to the sun due to climate or other issues. New research shows vitamin D may help with a number of health issues. 

 

Vitamin D for health 


Are all ultra-processed foods equally bad for health?

Ultra processed foods are getting a lot of attention. But are the reports accurate? This article looks at them and addresses the health impact. 

 

Ultra processed - good or bad?