Nutrition and Fitness News

Vitamin D deficiency was associated with a marginally increased risk for atrial fibrillation, and increases in serum vitamin D were linked to a decreased risk, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Increased intake of ultraprocessed foods, especially artificially sweetened beverages and artificial sweeteners, was linked to a high risk for depression, according to the results of research published in JAMA Network Open.

By performing physical activities in the mornings or afternoons, adults may lower their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The same could not be said for those who exercise during the evening.

Exercise-based rehabilitation interventions were associated with improvements in quality of life and functional exercise capacity for patients with long COVID, according to the results of a meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.

Among older adults, more time spent being sedentary was significantly associated with a higher incidence of dementia, a study published in JAMA found.

Higher intake of ultraprocessed foods was linked to higher risks for CVD and all-cause mortality, according to the results of research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Following an overall healthy diet after being diagnosed with cancer could promote and protect well-being and longevity, according to the results of research published in Nutrients.

Several food emulsifiers were linked to cardiovascular disease in French adults, according to the results of research published in The BMJ.

Added sugar, total sugar and fructose from some sources were all linked to a higher risk for coronary heart disease, according to the results of research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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