Nutrition

NYU Langone Health tops the Vizient academic medical center rankings

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NYU Langone Health tops the Vizient academic medical center rankings

NYU Langone Health has once again been named the nation’s best comprehensive academic medical center by healthcare performance improvement company Vizient. The rankings, released Wednesday, measure annual performance in six key areas: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness and equity. “Recognitions like this further validate the quality that NYU Langone consistently delivers to everyone in our … Ler mais

Burger King, McDonald’s, Five Guys and more

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Burger King, McDonald's, Five Guys and more

Cheeseburger lovers in heaven. Today, Wednesday, September 18, is National Cheeseburger Day — and there are plenty of deals to be had. While some cheeseburgers may be better for your health than others, there’s no shortage of options to get your hands on this beloved foodie feast. Here are a handful of deals that will … Ler mais

Cost could soon come down for millions of Americans, drugmaker confirms – here’s how

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Cost could soon come down for millions of Americans, drugmaker confirms - here's how

Get skinny about it. Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company that makes Ozempic, said it is “very likely” the cost of the popular diabetes weight-loss drug has turned to weight loss in the second round of Medicare drug price negotiations. Ulrich Otte, the company’s senior vice president of finance and operations, made the claim at … Ler mais

Dietology shows how you can enjoy ultra-processed foods

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Dietology shows how you can enjoy ultra-processed foods

In the wake of new research confirming the link between ultra-processed foods and the development of type 2 diabetes, a nutritionist is showing how to safely incorporate guilty pleasures into a balanced diet. The latest study, published this week in Lancet Regional Health—Europe, analyzed the UPF consumption of nearly 312,000 people from eight European countries. … Ler mais

Would you pop the question to a $10,000 lobster?

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Would you pop the question to a $10,000 lobster?

“Happily ever after” can start here – if you’re hungry enough. A sandwich shop in Boston called Pauli’s North End announced in honor of National Lobster Day on September 25th that they are selling $10,000 worth of lobster rolls, featured with a 1-5/8 carat diamond over 1.75 pound of fresh lobster meat. “The idea of … Ler mais

Conservatives have larger brain amygdalas than liberals: study

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Conservatives have larger brain amygdalas than liberals: study

Forget crowd size — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and responding to potential threats, compared to liberals. “A slightly larger amygdala simply highlights the brain’s increased sensitivity to issues related to [the] need for security, reduction of uncertainty … Ler mais

Neuroscientist reveals 4 simple ways to boost thinking skills

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Neuroscientist reveals 4 simple ways to boost thinking skills

She is giving you a piece of her mind. Emily McDonald, a neuroscientist and mindset coach from Arizona, is sharing four ways to stimulate the birth of new brain cells—a process known as neurogenesis. Most of our 100 billion brain cells are created before birth – the brain can still produce new cells, called neurons, … Ler mais

I’m a dentist – don’t eat during these two hours of the day if you want healthy teeth

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I'm a dentist - don't eat during these two hours of the day if you want healthy teeth

This dentist is revealing the tooth for oral hygiene. Dr. Alex Foo says it takes more than brushing and flossing twice a day to keep your teeth healthy. To prevent tooth decay, the award-winning dentist says it’s essential to give your teeth a break after lunch. A two-hour food embargo after a midday meal can … Ler mais

Scientists want to reduce the size of the beer glass

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Scientists want to reduce the size of the beer glass

Your beer glass may soon get smaller — and this time, it’s not about shrinking. A group of UK scientists – interested in finding innovative ways to encourage the public to cut down on excessive alcohol consumption – have published the findings of a study involving a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants where pint glasses … Ler mais