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Andrew Rhoades

Philadelphia

Online Content Editor at Healio Primary Care

Writer at @GoHealio | Formerly @igglesnews, @National_Digest, @PhilliesNation, @Sjuhawknews | Saint Joseph’s University 2020 | Opinions are my own

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  • Study: Eating more sweet foods may not change taste preferences

    3 days ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades

    Key takeaways: The level of exposure to sweet foods did not influence adult’s preferences for sweet-tasting foods. The researchers plan to conduct a similar study in children. ORLANDO — Eating more sweet-tasting foods did not increase a person’s preference for sweet tastes, according to the results of a parallel randomized clinical trial presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.

  • Caffeine, particularly coffee, boosts healthy aging in women

    4 days ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades

    Key takeaways:Regular coffee intake increased the odds for healthy aging by 2% to 5% while cola lowered these odds. A researcher told Healio that coffee intake should still be moderate and individually tailored. ORLANDO — Caffeine intake increased the likelihood of healthy aging in women, data presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting showed. Specifically, drinking regular coffee increased the odds up to 5%, according to a press release.

  • Greater phytosterol intake tied to lower risk for CVD and diabetes

    4 days ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades

    Read more Key takeaways: Greater phytosterol intake lowered the risk for diabetes by 8% and CVD by 9%. Total phytosterol and beta-sitosterol were also tied to favorable metabolite profiles and plasma metabolic profiles. ORLANDO — Increased consumption of phytosterols reduced the risk for CVD and type 2 diabetes, a study presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting showed.

  • Q&A: High-fiber, plant-based diet may lower multiple myeloma risk

    5 days ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades |Francesca Lo Castro

    Key takeaways: The median BMI of participants at risk for multiple myeloma decreased by nearly 7% after 12 weeks of a high-fiber diet. The intervention also improved quality of life and several metabolic markers. ORLANDO — A high-fiber, plant-based dietary intervention and nutritional counseling improved several risk factors for multiple myeloma, a study presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting showed.

  • MIND diet reduces Alzheimer’s risk across age, racial groups

    5 days ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades

    Key takeaways:The MIND diet decreased the risk for dementia by 13% among Hispanic, white and Black participants. This risk reduction was even greater among those who improved their adherence to the diet over a decade. ORLANDO — The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND, diet was tied to a 9% to 25% lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia forms, data show.

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