For a healthy diet, there’s no one-size-fits-all
“You don’t have to follow a rigid regimen. Basically, you want to eat whole foods," says Harvard Chan School's Frank Hu.
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Nutritious diet in midlife linked to healthier aging
Eating a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and unsaturated fats throughout midlife may increase the odds of aging healthfully, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
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Plant-based low-carbohydrate diet linked with lower risk of premature death for people with type 2 diabetes
Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
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Following healthy lifestyle may reduce risk of long COVID
Women who followed most aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including healthy body weight, not smoking, regular exercise, adequate sleep, high quality diet, and moderate alcohol consumption, had about half the risk of long COVID compared with women without…
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Moderation key to alcohol’s potential health benefits
Evidence suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits, but these must be weighed against potential risks.
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