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1 week ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Marcy Pilate |Linas Černiauskas |Lucia Aronica |Kara Williams
Collagen is an important protein produced by the body and is the main structural protein found in skin, tendons, and bones. Marine collagen supplements have become popular for their marketed 'effectiveness and safety' in slowing the aging process compared to mammalian collagen supplements. This article will review some of the potential health benefits and anti-aging applications of marine collagen. Marine collagen is derived from the bones, skin, and scales of fish.
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1 week ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Urte Gumuliauskaite |Amy Brangwyn |Linas Černiauskas
The coffee loophole is a viral term for combining coffee with other ingredients to lose weight. There are many made-up coffee loophole recipes on the internet, with ingredients including coffee, lemon, honey, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and similar. Lately, this term has been used to advertise coffee-based supplements that claim to enhance weight loss. Read more to learn the science behind the claims.
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2 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Julia Zakrzewski |Linas Černiauskas
A calorie deficit is a reduced energy intake paired with increased energy expenditure. This can lead to some weight loss, but it’s not a perfect formula. Keep reading to learn how to safely implement a calorie deficit and build a sustainable weight loss plan. To create a calorie deficit, you must burn more calories than you consume, typically by increasing physical activity and reducing food intake.
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4 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas
WellnessPulse researchers analyzed most of the available, peer-reviewed scientific studies on microplastics and found that we ingest around 2.87 kg (6.3 lbs) of microplastics each decade. The median age of a U.S. citizen is around 39 years, and by that time, they have already ingested around 11 kg of microplastics, according to the findings of the latest WellnessPulse study. Luckily, most ingested microplastics don't stay in the body.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Alexandra Ginos |Linas Černiauskas
After routine lab work at doctor's appointments, many people find out they have high cholesterol levels and need to make lifestyle changes. Cholesterol levels affect cardiovascular health, and a high level of one type of cholesterol — low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) — increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. While high LDL-C is a cause for concern, a balanced heart-healthy diet and lifestyle changes can often help lower cholesterol levels.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Laura Juozaponytė |Linas Černiauskas
I personally find the longevity trend to be rather exhausting. With so many people trying to ‘anti-age’ by shoving hundreds of supplement pills every day, are we actually benefiting our health or just making supplement companies richer? Moreover, all these supplements tend to be based on rather thin science — but as long as you can promote them, does it matter? But not all voices in the longevity community sound the same.
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2 months ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė
Fitness trackers are among the most widely used health tech devices. But are they as accurate as their manufacturers claim? According to an analysis of scientific literature conducted by the Wellnesspulse research team, fitness trackers offer only moderate accuracy, with the Apple Watch coming out on top. Manufacturers of fitness trackers claim that the data provided by their devices are highly accurate, allowing users to make informed decisions about their health.
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2 months ago | 
healthnews.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas |Alifia Fernandes Jokubauskienė
Fitness trackers are among the most widely used health tech devices. But are they as accurate as their manufacturers claim? According to an analysis of scientific literature conducted by the Healthnews research team, fitness trackers offer only moderate accuracy, with the Apple Watch coming out on top. Manufacturers of fitness trackers claim that the data provided by their devices are highly accurate, allowing users to make informed decisions about their health.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
healthnews.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas
Air pollution can harm anyone’s health, but some individuals are more vulnerable than others to its health-related adverse effects. A global air pollution vulnerability index compiled by Healthnews identifies countries with populations most susceptible to atmospheric pollutants. Researchers analyzed 175 countries, and the results show that four out of seven G7 countries are in the top 50 list, while the U.S. is the most vulnerable of all to air pollution.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Linas Černiauskas
As the world grapples with the shortages of so-called miracle weight loss medications — GLP-1s — they are offered on the dark web marketplaces. To better understand the scale of illegal sales of these drugs, Healthnews initiated the investigation and analyzed the findings, which are presented in this report. Experts warn against purchasing such medications due to considerable health, legal, and cyber risks.
