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Do you find yourself reluctant to keep up social activities? Turns out not doing so may increase your risk to develop dementia as you get older, so much like an exercise habit, staying socially engaged is a good strategy to …
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As you age it’s important to tend your relationships, since becoming socially isolated impacts health, including your risk to develop dementia. That’s according to research by Thomas Cudjoe, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues. Cudjoe: Social connections really …
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Gut bacteria, known collectively as the gut microbiome, are inextricably linked with your overall health. Can a plant based diet help improve and maintain your gut microbiome? Jaclyn Rose, a Johns Hopkins dietician, says yes indeed. Rose: Diets rich in …
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Impossible burgers, made largely of soybeans, and other meat substitutes have been on the market for some time now, but are they any healthier than their animal product predecessors? Johns Hopkins dietician Jaclyn Rose says yes, these products do undergo …
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Foods that are derived from soybeans, like tofu, can be an important source of protein in a largely plant based diet. But some women worry about consuming them if they’ve had breast cancer, since these foods contain a form of …
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