Food
Food is the foundation of health and daily mood. Research highlights the importance of proteins, the risks of ultra-processed foods, and evidence-based ways to optimize metabolism and energy.
Everyday Food
Plant protein and fish are linked with longer life, while red and processed meat raise risk
A recent media claim said that eating a lot of animal protein speeds aging. The idea has some truth, but…
Ultra-processed foods are linked to more fat inside thigh muscles
In 666 adults around age 60, those who ate more ultra-processed foods had more fat inside their thigh muscles on MRI, independent of weight, calories and exercise. Muscle strength was not measured.
videoMeal timing and food choices that support health
Intermittent Fasting (IF): Eating within a restricted time window, like 16–20 hours of fasting daily, helps activate longevity pathways, reduce…
Not smoking, exercise and varied food raise odds of living to 100
In a Chinese study of adults over 80, those who did not smoke, exercised, and ate a varied diet had 61% higher odds of reaching 100. Healthy habits still seem to count late in life.
Diet plays a bigger role in weight loss than exercise
Role of physical activity in weight loss for people with obesity remains modest but beneficial Exercise, particularly aerobic training, contributes…
Eating Smarter
Ultra-processed foods may raise early bowel cancer risk
A new cohort study linked higher ultra-processed food intake in women under 50 with more early colorectal adenomas, but it did not prove direct bowel cancer causation.
HSL helps maintain fat tissue from inside the nucleus
A Cell Metabolism study (first published online 23 October 2025) reports that hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) is active on fat droplets and in fat-cell nuclei, where it helps maintain adipose tissue. In the mouse models and rare human HSL-deficiency cases described in the paper, the phenotype is lipodystrophy (abnormal loss or redistribution of fat tissue), not obesity. The work reframes how too much and too little functional fat tissue can both strain metabolism. It does not replace medical or lifestyle advice or prove any new treatment.
High sweetener intake tied to 63% faster cognitive decline
In a Brazilian study of 12,772 adults followed for eight years, people who consumed the most low- and no-calorie sweeteners showed a 63% faster decline in thinking and memory than the lowest consumers. The study shows a link and cannot prove cause.
Gluten in everyday bread may drain energy, worsen mood, and raise schizophrenia risk
Scientists and doctors are looking again at the humble loaf. New reporting highlights a body of research showing that the…
Frozen vegetables are a healthy choice
Frozen vegetables rival fresh produce on nutrients, price and safety Many shoppers assume that “fresh” automatically means “healthier,” yet freezing…
Economic development drives obesity primarily through increased calorie intake, not reduced activity
A global study examining energy expenditure and obesity across 34 populations reveals that economic development is strongly associated with increased…
Nutrition Science
Drinking more coffee or tea is linked to less frailty in old age
A study found that higher consumption of caffeine-containing beverages, such as coffee and tea, during midlife is associated with a…
Three genes are linked to staying vegetarian in 334,779 UK adults
A DNA study of 334,779 white UK adults linked three genes, two of them involved in handling fats, to strict vegetarianism. Common DNA variants explained about 1.5% of the differences, and the result still needs confirmation.
Matcha can be healthy in small, unsweetened servings, say experts
Matcha is a safe, potentially beneficial drink when used in moderation and without added sugar, but its reputation still runs…