Tag: diet and nutrition
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New Study Finds Vitamin C May Relieve Constipation
Understanding the New Claim Digestive health hinges on gut motility—the coordinated contractions that move food through the intestines. When this system slows, constipation can follow, leading to discomfort, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. A recent study highlights a potential, practical intervention: vitamin C supplementation may help relieve constipation in some individuals. While vitamins are best…
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What Your Farts Can Tell You About Gut Health Today
Introduction: Why Your Farts Matter Flatulence is a normal part of digestion, but it’s also a window into your gut health. The composition, frequency, and even the odor of your farts can offer clues about how your digestive system is functioning. Rather than a source of embarrassment, understanding what your gas might be signaling can…
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Why You Need Vitamin D This Winter: Essential Health Benefits and Tips
Why Vitamin D Matters More in Winter As daylight shortens and outdoor time dwindles, vitamin D—often called the sunshine vitamin—becomes harder to obtain naturally. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone health, immune function, and overall wellbeing. When sun exposure declines, the body’s ability to synthesize vitamin D from sunlight drops, making it important…
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Managing Disease Progression in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Its Inflammatory Form (MASH)
Understanding MASLD and Its Inflammatory Counterpart, MASH Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a common condition characterized by fat accumulation in the liver tied to metabolic dysfunction. When fat buildup is accompanied by liver inflammation and injury, the condition is referred to as MASLD-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) or simply MASH. While MASLD can be a…
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Bruised Easily? Could a Vitamin Deficiency Be to Blame
Why Some People Bruise Easily Bruising with little or no apparent trauma can be alarming. For some, it’s a rare event tied to a serious medical condition. For others, it may signal a nutritional imbalance, particularly a deficiency in specific vitamins that help the blood clot, support blood vessel strength, or protect connective tissue. As…
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Factors Influencing Malnutrition in Patients with Heart Failure: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome marked by the heart’s inability to pump blood efficiently, leading to systemic consequences that extend beyond the cardiovascular system. Among these, malnutrition emerges as a common and clinically significant problem. Malnutrition in HF patients is not merely a matter of inadequate calorie intake; it reflects a…
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Lobby Accelerates Push to Punish Junk-Food Marketing Targeting Children in Kenya
Kenya’s Health Lobby Demands Accountability for Junk-Food Advertising Targeting Children A prominent health rights campaign is pressing for stronger penalties against advertisers who market high-sugar snacks and junk foods to children. The Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN) and allied groups argue that such marketing contributes to a rise in…
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Healthy Diets Linked to Lower RA Risk: Mediterranean & Anti-Inflammatory
Healthy dietary patterns may lower rheumatoid arthritis risk New findings summarized in Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism indicate that adherence to healthy dietary patterns—particularly the Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory diets—may be associated with a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While genetics and environmental factors continue to play a role, what people eat appears to…
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Prostate Health Diet: Top Foods to Reduce BPH Risk and Cancer Progression
Why diet matters for the prostate The prostate is a small gland, but it plays a big role in men’s health. While age, genetics, and lifestyle are important factors, diet can meaningfully influence prostate health. A thoughtful, nutrient-rich eating pattern can help lower the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and may support outcomes for…
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Healthy Habits for Heart Health: A Simple Plan to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Healthy Habits That Strengthen the Heart The heart is a resilient organ, and small daily choices can make a big difference. A practical approach to protecting this vital muscle rests on four pillars: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. By embracing these habits, you reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve overall well-being.…