Good News Notes: “Your heart is one of the most vital organs in your body, but keeping this muscle healthy isn’t always easy. Due to risk factors like high blood pressure, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Plant-Based Diet Rich in Olive Oil, Tomatoes Lowers Heart Disease Risk
Good News Notes: “Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the US. To avoid it, a mostly plant-based diet is your best bet, according to a meta-analysis published July 6 in Cardiovascular Research. Researchers from the University of Naples reviewed nearly 100 studies on the relationship between heart disease risk and dietary habits. They focused on…
Healthy Diet May Lower Relapse Risk After 1st Myelin Attack Signaling MS
Good News Notes: “A ‘prudent’ diet rich in fresh fruit, non-fried fish, whole grains, vegetables, and nuts may lower the likelihood of a relapse in people with a first demyelinating event, a major risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS), a study in Australia suggests. While the researchers did not find a strong link between such a…
Plant-Based, Sugar-Free Foods Are On The Rise
Good News Notes: “Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the relationship between diet and health, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, this is taking on a new significance. With the virus continuing to spread, it makes sense that people are paying attention to what they can control, which includes eating a healthy diet to increase the chances…