Given the way that topics and diseases surrounding cognitive decline have become more and more of a public health issue (according to the CDC, the prevalence of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is 11.1%, or 1 in 9 adults ), it s no surprise that studies and reviews are also increasingly looking for ways to help support cognitive function as we age.
A paper published earlier this week in the journal Why this mash-up diet is good for brain health
As a refresher, the MIND diet exists at the intersection of the Mediterranean diet and DASH diet. It was specifically developed with cognitive health in mind. Note the play on words here, pointed out certified dietitian and nutritionist Isabel Smith, R.D., CDN. It technically stands for the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, but the health benefits
Soya ‘still king’ in plant-based space as report hails its health and sustainability benefits A report claims to ‘overwhelmingly counter misplaced concerns’ concerning soya’s health and environmental credentials.
Soya has been part of the human diet for centuries but in recent years consumption in Europe has taken off, particularly in the form of dairy alternatives and plant-based meat alternatives.
According to Kantar data, for example, nearly a quarter of UK households (7 million households) have, among them, spent £216 million in the past year on soya dairy alternatives alone. Soya drinks, which are the most popular way of consuming soya, have seen a 16% increase this year compared to the same period last year.
Systematic review: Exposure to endocrine-disruptors could elevate breast cancer risk
Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research. However, for many chemicals, evidence is inconsistent or still limited. The review was carried out by researchers at the universities of Hong Kong and Eastern Finland and published in
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can interfere with the body s hormonal system, also called the endocrine system, and are widely present in the environment. They originate from a variety of sources, including pesticides, plasticisers and other industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals, as well as natural sources. Humans are often exposed to EDCs through food, but other possible exposure routes include drinking water, skin contact and air.
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Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research. However, for many chemicals, evidence is inconsistent or still limited. The review was carried out by researchers at the universities of Hong Kong and Eastern Finland and published in
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can interfere with the body s hormonal system, also called the endocrine system, and are widely present in the environment. They originate from a variety of sources, including pesticides, plasticisers and other industrial and pharmaceutical chemicals, as well as natural sources. Humans are often exposed to EDCs through food, but other possible exposure routes include drinking water, skin contact and air.
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May 18, 2020 @ 14:06
The head of a federal committee tasked with advising the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on air quality science recently disparaged a new Harvard study examining the link between air pollution and coronavirus fatalities across the country. The EPA adviser’s critical remarks appear consistent with his track record of disregarding robust science on air pollution and health risks in his consulting work for industry clients such as tobacco and fossil fuel interests.
Dr. Louis Anthony (Tony) Cox Jr., who is chair of EPA’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, criticized a preliminary study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in comments made to the Washington Examiner. Cox who previously produced his own study on air pollution and health risks that was funded and edited by the American Petroleum Institute questioned the validity of the Harvard study, which was released publicly in early April but has yet to undergo form