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Topic- Nutrition
No need to skip red meat for good health, new guidelines say
The American College of Physicians provides a staggering five reviews and an editorial in the latest issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine to bolster what is bound to be a controversial new guideline on red and processed meat consumption that you will want to discuss in your organization.
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Healthy lifestyle lowers type 2 diabetes risk by 75%
People following the healthiest lifestyle have a 75% lower risk of type 2 diabetes compared with those with the least healthy lifestyle - and, among those who already have type 2 diabetes, a healthy lifestyle is also associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a lower risk of death from all causes, according to a recent meta-analysis of existing studies.
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"Traffic light" food labels help employees make healthier choices
Here's a wellness program that can make a difference for employees who buy their meals at work Researchers found that labeling food choices in a hospital cafeteria with simple "traffic-light" symbols indicating their relative health value was associated with a reduction in calories purchased by employees, and that the dietary changes were sustained over two years.
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Low vitamin K tied to low mobility and disability in older adults
Most readers are familiar with the benefits of healthy diets rich in (among other nutrients) vitamins A, B, C, D and E.
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Medically tailored meal delivery halves hospital admissions
Adults with low incomes and chronic diseases who get free meals delivered that are tailored to their medical needs are less likely to be admitted to the hospital or a skilled nursing facility, researchers have found.
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Restricting carbs at breakfast curbs glucose spikes in diabetics
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate breakfast can help individuals with type 2 diabetes control blood sugar levels throughout the day.
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