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These muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Cottage cheese is the secret high-protein ingredient that is blended into these muffins. Use extra-ripe bananas that have plenty of brown spots as they add natural sweetness. Our High-Protein Chocolate Muffins unlock all of the genius secrets to eating more protein in a delicious and moist muffin. Cottage cheese, eggs, milk and walnuts round out the nutritious protein you’ll get with every bite. We’ve also packed in more fiber with whole-wheat flour and bananas—which also help reduce the added sugar in this recipe, while balancing the sweetness from the brown sugar.…

Australian adults with overweight or obesity reported “far less” joint and muscle pain after improving their diet quality in a three-month intervention. The researchers say the benefits are not explained by weight loss alone — reductions in weight, waist circumference, and body fat did not mediate improvements in pain. The weight loss study conducted by the University of South Australia included 104 participants. On average, the participants improved their diet quality by 22%, lost 7.1 kg of weight, and reduced chronic musculoskeletal pain from 50% to 24%. Lead researcher Sue Ward, Ph.D. candidate, says the results open new doors for pain…

I’m all about maximizing meals with minimal effort. Whether in terms of flavor or nutrients, if it boosts the plate, I’m all for it. Certain foods’ benefits often surprise me (like blueberries), but when I found out that spinach is a powerhouse of its own, I can’t say I was entirely shocked. The benefits of spinach are impressive, according to dietitians, as it can potentially add years to your life. It’s rich in antioxidants, can lower chronic disease risk, helps support gut health and protects your brain over time. Those are a lot of perks for something that wilts down…

The researchers were originally studying genetic influences of insulin resistance in mice when they noticed that certain mice were less prone to the condition had genes that changed the production of defensin peptides in cells lining the intestine.“Defensin peptides are present in a wide range of organisms, from plants to mice and humans, and are thought to be the earliest precursor to an immune system,” Dr Masson said. “Mice and humans seem to have evolved many defensin genes, each making a different peptide. It is thought that this diversity allows our immune system to fend off a wide range of…

Scientist fully mapped centromeres in a diploid human cell line for the first time. Their work will help reveal maternal and paternal sequence divergence and advancing functional genomic research.Image credit:©iStock, quantic69Due to their repetitive and complex DNA sequences, centromeres have been viewed as the “black boxes” of the genome for decades. Often overlooked in sequencing projects but playing a critical role in cell division, centromeres are a significant aspect of the genome that scientists are only just starting to understand. “While the rest of the genome shuffles between the maternal and paternal origins, centromeres are inherited intact: one from the…

Surgeon is jailed for fraud over his own amputationsNeil Hopper, a former NHS consultant vascular surgeon who inflicted injuries on himself—causing his legs to be amputated—was jailed for two years and eight months for making fraudulent insurance claims and possessing extreme pornography. Hopper, 49, submerged his feet in dry ice for eight hours, causing them to become “unviable,” and he underwent below-the-knee amputations in 2019, Truro Crown Court heard. He pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false misrepresentation over claims that his injuries were caused by illness. Hopper obtained more than £466 000 from two insurance policies after telling…

Paul Newman shared his tomato-endive salad recipe in the Newman’s Own Cookbook.The salad gets big flavor from crumbled bacon and some Newman’s Own vinaigrette.Upgrade the recipe with salad staples like cucumber, boiled eggs, sunflower seeds and more. There’s something special about a fresh salad made with just a few ingredients. Not only are simple salads delicious, but they come together quickly and can be the perfect thing for a quick meal or a healthy snack. Salads with only a couple of ingredients can also be incredibly beautiful. Case in point: a tomato and endive salad shared by late actor Paul…

Hormones like estrogen may help with gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation and the gut microbiome, so their decline may prompt more severe Crohn’s symptoms.[7][8] “[But] studies on the relationship between menopause and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have shown mixed, inconclusive results,” says Adalberto Gonzalez, MD, a gastroenterologist with Cleveland Clinic in Florida.[9]“On the one hand, women with Crohn’s disease whose symptoms worsened with fluctuating estrogen levels during their menstrual cycles may find relief after menopause because of an overall decrease in estrogen levels,” says Dr. Gonzalez. On the other hand, decreased levels of estrogen and progesterone from menopause may cause GI symptoms similar…

Drinking wine has both negative short-term and long-term effects on your heart health.Moderate wine consumption’s heart effects are unclear, but heavy drinking raises heart disease risk.An occasional glass of wine may provide some benefit, but if you don’t drink already, there’s no need to start. Conflicting messaging about wine can leave you wondering whether that nightly glass is helping or hurting your health. Red wine often gets attention for its antioxidants like polyphenols, which may support heart health. But newer research shows that alcohol—even in small amounts—carries risks. In fact, the benefits often linked to wine may be more about…

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