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Minimally Processed Foods

Minimally processed foods are whole or nearly whole foods that have undergone limited industrial processing intended primarily to preserve them, ensure safety, or make…

Diabetes Type II

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from a combination of insulin resistance and progressive dysfunction of…

Suicidal Ideation

Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts, considerations, or preoccupations with ending one’s own life, ranging from fleeting, passive thoughts (e.g., wishing not to wake up)…

Neurodegeneration

Neurodegeneration is the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons in the central or peripheral nervous system, ultimately leading to neuronal dysfunction and…

Blue Zones

Blue Zones are geographic regions identified by researchers Dan Buettner, Gianni Pes, and Michel Poulain as having unusually high concentrations of individuals who live…

Longevity Diet

The Longevity Diet is a dietary framework developed by biogerontologist Valter Longo and colleagues, designed to promote healthy aging, extend healthspan, and reduce the…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses