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The 8th Cutter Symposium focused on one of the major challenges of obtaining accurate results in nutrition studies—the role of hidden, so-called confounding factors in studying the impact of diet on disease.
Sugary drinks increase risk of cardiovascular disease, regardless of how much you exercise
Daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages may heighten the risk of developing cardiovascular disease even among those with above average physical activity levels, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Mindful eating can be antidote to stress
A growing body of research suggests that taking the time to savor meals rather than gulping them down on the go can improve health and well-being and promote a healthier relationship to food.
Increasing workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Increasing workplace flexibility may lower employees’ risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School and Penn State University.
Drops in blood pressure linked to higher dementia risk
Orthostatic hypotension—a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing up, resulting in dizziness—may be linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.
Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle associated with lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality
People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle—which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; healthy eating habits like limiting added salts and sugars; and habits promoting adequate rest, physical activity, and socialization—have a lower risk…
Lifestyle changes may be driving higher cancer rates in people under 50
Cancers are on the rise among people younger than 50, and experts think that lifestyle changes may have something to do with it—although data is not firm.
Daily multivitamin may improve memory in older adults
Taking a daily multivitamin may improve memory and help slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health Launched at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health will launch April 26 at the Harvard Chan School. The Center’s mission is to empower people around the globe to live with purpose, equanimity, and joy through the…
Sugar-sweetened beverages linked with increased risk of premature death for people with type 2 diabetes
High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an elevated risk of premature death and incidence of cardiovascular disease among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School. Drinking…