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Can diet and nutrition affect your hair health? Building on existing studies, a new research review suggests it can, with results showing that sugary beverages and alcoholic drinks may contribute significantly to hair loss, while vitamin D and iron supplements may be particularly beneficial for hair growth.[1]The review included 17 English- and Portuguese-language studies focused on diet and hair, and included more than 61,000 participants, almost all of them female.The scientists analyzed data from a range of study types, including case-control studies (comparing a group of people with a medical condition to a similar group without that condition), cohort studies…

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The skin is an astounding organ. The more we learn about it, the more we uncover just how important it is for a myriad of health reasons, from playing an essential part in our immune function1 to its reciprocating role in cognitive health2 to helping regulate internal inflammation. Overall health is dependent on the skin, just in the same way that our skin health is dependent on the body.   

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Researchers recently found that sucralose could negatively impact cancer patients’ response to immunotherapy and that the gut microbiome likely mediates this relationship.Image credit:©iStock, magnez2In 1976, researchers Leslie Hough and Shakshikant Phadnis from Queen Elizabeth College in London were studying the chemical derivatives of sucrose. Phadnis tasted one of these compounds, having misheard Hough’s instruction to test it—the intense sweetness blew Phadnis away. Now, sucralose, widely sold under the trade name Splenda, is in nearly every sweetened “diet” food and beverage product. Many consumers of artificial sweeteners agree that sucralose most closely resembles table sugar in taste. At about 600 times…

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However, the higher dose was also associated with “markedly delayed recovery” compared to the lower dose in a muscle endurance test on 34 males. “Given the LOW dose of curcumin did not impair muscle recovery in the present study, it is possible that an “inverted U” dose relationship exists whereby high doses above a certain threshold may actually impair recovery compared to placebo,” wrote researchers at St. Mary’s University and other institutions in the UK.Natural approaches to sports recoveryExercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can occur after high-intensity physical exercise. Mechanical loading may overstretch muscle fibers,…

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Convenience foods can be nutritious and help support healthy blood pressure.Stock up on black beans, edamame, canned tuna, Greek yogurt, beets and prewashed greens.Start with small, gradual changes and swaps to support your heart health. If you’re managing high blood pressure, you might assume “convenience food” is off-limits. After all, it often brings to mind greasy takeout, salty snacks or sugary treats. But here’s the truth: convenience doesn’t always mean unhealthy. In fact, supporting your heart health doesn’t require hours in the kitchen—many quick and easy foods can be part of a heart-healthy diet. “Convenience foods get a bad rap,…

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Twelve weeks of supplementation with PEA was associated with improved concentrations of IL-2, indicating reduced intestinal inflammation compared to the placebo. Triglyceride levels also decreased, according to the findings published in Biomedicines. “While the overall composition of gut microbiota remained stable, specific functional changes were observed in the PEA group, suggesting a potential modulation of metabolic pathways,” wrote scientists from Central Queensland University, The University of Queensland and RDC Clinical. “To our knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the specific microbiome functional changes following PEA supplementation […],” they wrote. “Alterations in microbiome function have been associated with various…

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Be the first to rate & review! Three ingredients—plus a pinch of salt—is all you need to make a homemade Gatorade-like electrolyte drink. Unsweetened coconut water is rich in electrolytes to help rehydrate your body after exercise. This drink will remind you of your favorite store-bought sports drink, but with no added sugar, thanks to the natural sweetness of the watermelon. Published on September 5, 2025

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IPL has been shown to help with several skin conditions and offers potential benefits. “In general, the benefits of IPL are very well studied and supported by hundreds of peer-reviewed papers,” Anderson says.Here are the potential benefits that show the most promise, according to research.May Improve Skin DiscolorationIPL may be especially effective for addressing skin discoloration, such as sunspots, spider veins, rosacea, broken capillaries, and skin redness. “It delivers energy to specific targets in the skin, and specific wavelength filters are used to treat redness, brown pigment, or a combination of both,” Dr. Hart says.One small study involving 20 people…

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