Diet
Low glycemic index therapy diet reduces seizure burden with fewer adverse events
Grants fund research into effects of healthy lifestyles on cancer prevention, survivorship
American Institute for Cancer Research awarded approximately $1.3 million in grants to support eight projects intended to improve the understanding of the effects of lifestyle factors on cancer prevention and survivorship.
Healthy diet linked to lower risk for symptoms preceding Parkinson’s disease
Adhering to a healthy diet was associated with a lower risk for co-occurring prodromal features of Parkinson’s disease, according to research published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Acid-producing diet, smoking history increase mortality risk among breast cancer survivors
Acid-producing diets and past smoking history appeared independently and jointly associated with increased risk for mortality among a cohort of breast cancer survivors, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Lifestyle factors predict likelihood of diet changes after type 2 diabetes diagnosis
Adults with an improved diet-quality score 3 months after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis were more likely to be nonsmokers and have a lower BMI and higher physical activity level vs. those who did not improve their diet, study data show.
Cancer survivors report higher perceived vs. actual diet quality
Cancer survivors often overestimate the quality of their diets, reporting a higher-than-actual intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, according to study results published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Long-term sugar intake increases ectopic fat depots
Increased intake of added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages was linked to greater visceral and pericardial adipose tissue volumes, researchers found.
AHA, Happify Health launch joint program to improve mental, heart health
The American Heart Association and Happify Health announced the launch of a program offered to employers and health plans with the goal of improving CV health through mental health.
Exercise may not boost weight loss compared with diet alone
Participants adhering to a calorie-restricted diet who exercised approximately 1.5 hours per week for 1 year had about the same amount of weight loss as those on the same diet who exercised nearly 4 hours per week, according to research presented at Nutrition 2020.
Dietary salt reduction initiative effective, with modest BP benefits
A province-wide campaign to reduce salt intake in Shandong, China, resulted in significant decreases in dietary sodium, modest reductions in BP and improved attitude and knowledge about salt intake among participants.