Health
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk in Women by Up to 25%
A 21-year study of 105,000 women found that closely following the Mediterranean diet lowered overall stroke risk by 18%, with hemorrhagic stroke risk dropping 25%.
Dash Hartwell·
Nutrition Research
Health
12 Common Food Preservatives Linked to 50% Higher Diabetes Risk
A 14-year study of 108,723 adults found that high consumption of everyday preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium nitrite significantly increases type 2 diabetes risk.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
Newly Discovered Coffee Compounds Outperform Diabetes Drug in Lab Tests
Chinese researchers identified three novel diterpene esters in roasted coffee that inhibit blood sugar-regulating enzymes more potently than the prescription medication acarbose.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
The Intermittent Fasting Reality Check: When Timing Isn't Everything
New research challenges the metabolic magic of time-restricted eating. When calories stay the same, an 8-hour eating window shows no measurable health benefits.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
New Research on Vitamin D Dosing: Beyond the RDA
The old RDA of 600 IU is woefully inadequate for most adults. We explore the emerging consensus on optimal dosing, essential co-factors, and target blood levels.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mortality: The NutriNet Study
New French cohort data links ultra-processed food consumption to increased mortality, but what defines UPF, and how bad is it really?
Dash Hartwell·
Health
The Carnivore Diet: A Critical Analysis of Risks and Potential Uses
All meat, zero plants. The carnivore diet lacks long-term research but may serve as a therapeutic elimination tool for some conditions.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
The Mediterranean Diet vs. Keto: Long-Term Outcomes
Head-to-head trial compares Mediterranean and ketogenic diets over two years. Both work, but for different outcomes.
Dash Hartwell·