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07/06/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Review Highlights Protein’s Role in Appetite, Muscle, Bone Health
Protein, a macronutrient found in meat, dairy, beans and nuts, is linked to reduced appetite and increased muscle mass, according to a review of scientific studies. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend adults consume protein to prevent deficiency, with standard references citing general ranges based on body weight, according to the nutrition textbook “Understanding Nutrition” [1]. […]
07/06/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Lower Vitamin C Levels to Reduced Brain Volume, Weaker Neural Connections in Older Adults
Older adults with lower levels of vitamin C in their blood tend to have smaller gray matter volume and weaker connections in the default mode network, a brain system involved in memory and attention, according to a study published June 10, 2026 in the journal PLOS One. The research, led by Haruka Nagaya of Hirosaki […]
07/02/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Pesticide Mixtures to Higher Alzheimer’s Prevalence Across U.S. Counties
A study published on June 30, 2026, in Scientific Reports has found associations between county-level pesticide mixtures and Alzheimer’s disease prevalence across the United States. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina conducted a cross-sectional analysis of over 3,000 U.S. counties, using data from the Chicago Health and Aging Project and U.S. Geological Survey […]
07/02/2026
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By Coco Somers
UCLA Study Links Pesticide Chlorpyrifos to More Than Doubled Parkinson’s Risk
Long-term residential exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with a more than 2.5-fold increase in the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published May 15, 2026, in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration by researchers at UCLA Health. The study, which drew on data from the Parkinson’s Environment and Genes (PEG) project, compared […]
06/29/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Daytime Light Exposure Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
A large study published Thursday, June 25, in the journal General Psychiatry has found that spending time in bright daytime light is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia. Researchers from universities in China followed nearly 87,600 adults for eight years, using wrist devices that measured light exposure and physical activity. During the study […]
06/24/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Higher Vitamin C Levels to Better Brain Structure in Older Adults
A study published in PLOS ONE has identified an association between higher blood levels of vitamin C and healthier brain structure in older adults, according to researchers. The observational study, led by Tomohiro Shintaku of Hirosaki University, examined 2,044 participants in Hirosaki City, Japan, with an average age of 69. [7] Researchers measured vitamin C […]
06/23/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Potassium Intake at Dinner to Reduced Insomnia Symptoms
A cross-sectional study of approximately 4,600 adults has found that higher potassium intake, particularly at dinner, was associated with fewer insomnia symptoms, according to a report published in the journal Nutrients. The analysis drew on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and assessed dietary intake using 24-hour recall interviews. Researchers reported […]
06/21/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Cognitive Decline; Processed Meat Shows Strongest Association
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that older adults who consume higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) face an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, with processed meat showing the strongest association among food categories, according to the report. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking […]
06/18/2026
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By Coco Somers
Paraquat Emissions Linked to Elevated Parkinson’s Rates in Mississippi County, Report Finds
A new investigation by Investigate Midwest, published May 18, links airborne emissions of the herbicide paraquat from a chemical plant in Wayne County, Mississippi, to elevated rates of Parkinson’s disease in the area. According to the report, Wayne County, home to approximately 20,000 people, recorded a Parkinson’s mortality rate of 21.5 per 100,000 residents between […]
06/17/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Elevated Risk of Cognitive Decline, Dementia
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia among older Americans, according to the researchers. The study used data from the Health and Retirement Study, which tracks participants’ dietary intake and cognitive function over time, […]
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