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Even before the pandemic and the presidential election, Americans reported some of the highest perceived levels of stress in the world, according to the American Psychological Association. Not only does stress have negative effects on work and personal relationships, it also increases the risk of many chronic conditions, such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease,

There were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting and Paleo diets, though adherence to the diets dropped off considerably during the one-year study, new University of Otago research shows. Intermittent fasting—whereby participants limit their energy intake to about 25 per cent of their usual diet (500kcal

Adherence to a Mediterranean diet has been associated with less cognitive decline over five years in older adults in the United States, according to a new study led by University of Maine and the University of South Australia researchers. The study, conducted by researchers Alexandra Wade, Merrill Elias and Karen Murphy and published in the

A Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy does not reduce the risk of overall adverse maternal and offspring complications, but may reduce weight gain during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Shakila Thangaratinam of Queen Mary University of London, UK, and colleagues. A Mediterranean-style

Ingredients for 4 crepes For the crepes 100 g of wholemeal spelt flour 30 g of chestnut flour 200 ml of soy drink 100 ml of water Peanut oil – for Frying ½ TSP crystal salt For the filling 400 g potatoes, mealy – peel, wash, and a 1.5-cm cubes 100 g arugula 25 g

The Mediterranean diet has been around far longer than any other trendy eating plan. It’s based on traditional cooking of countries like Italy and Greece, and science has backed its health benefits time and time again. Based on fruits and veggies, fish, whole grains, and healthy fats, the Mediterranean diet could help you lose weight,

If you’re like the millions of people who are considering a new eating style for the new year, chances are the ketogenic (keto for short) diet has piqued your interest—thanks to the countless social media influencers who continuously display their shrinking frames on Instagram. Here, we weigh the pros and cons of this trending plan

We all know the traditional Mediterranean-style diet is an incredibly healthy way to eat. So try this Greek-style roast fish recipe from Diabetic Living – delicious and healthy. Ingredients 5 small (400g) Zarella Lower Carb Potatoes, scrubbed, cut into wedges 1 brown onion, halved, sliced 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 tsp dried oregano or

Evidence is mounting that a poor diet plays an important role in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the United States. A large collaboration of researchers from the European Union investigating the connection between genes and lifestyle on the development of AMD has found that people who adhered

Women who eat a Mediterranean diet face a 22% lower risk of stroke – but the protective effect of fish and olive oil is dampened in men The Mediterranean diet revolves mainly around eating lots of fish and fruit An array of studies have already shown following it can boost heart health The new University