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Vitamin D in Your 30s May Shape Your Brain at 50
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Vitamin D in Your 30s May Shape Your Brain at 50

A 16-year study of 793 adults found that higher vitamin D levels in midlife were linked to lower tau protein, a key Alzheimer's biomarker. One-third of participants had low levels, and only 5% supplemented.

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Your Food Environment Matters More Than Willpower
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Your Food Environment Matters More Than Willpower

Research shows your food environment shapes your diet more than discipline. Two viral Reddit threads and decades of data agree: where you eat determines what you eat.

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Your Genes May Change What You Should Eat
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Your Genes May Change What You Should Eat

A Karolinska Institutet study of 2,100+ adults found that APOE4 gene carriers who ate more meat had slower cognitive decline. One-size-fits-all diet advice may be outdated.

Selena·
Hara Hachi Bu: Why Eating to 80% Full Works
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Hara Hachi Bu: Why Eating to 80% Full Works

A traditional Japanese practice of stopping at 80% full is gaining research attention. It may help reduce calorie intake and improve your relationship with food without strict dieting.

Selena·
Most People Don't Eat Enough Fiber. Here's Why It Matters
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Most People Don't Eat Enough Fiber. Here's Why It Matters

Only 5% of Americans meet daily fiber recommendations. New dietary guidelines and AHA research highlight fiber's role in weight, gut health, and heart disease. What you need to know.

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BMI Gets It Wrong for 1 in 3 Adults
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BMI Gets It Wrong for 1 in 3 Adults

A 2026 study found BMI places over one-third of adults in the wrong weight category. What you eat matters more than what the scale says.

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Artificial Sweeteners and Your Brain: What Research Says
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Artificial Sweeteners and Your Brain: What Research Says

New research links artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose to faster brain aging and memory issues. Here is what the science actually shows and what it means for your diet.

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Your Diet Shapes 92% of Your Gut Bacteria
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Your Diet Shapes 92% of Your Gut Bacteria

A landmark Nature Medicine study of 10,068 people found that what you eat predicts 92.4% of gut microbial species. Coffee, yogurt, and processed food each leave distinct bacterial fingerprints.

Selena·
Aumaï vs Yazio: Which Nutrition App Should You Use?
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Aumaï vs Yazio: Which Nutrition App Should You Use?

Yazio is a solid calorie counter with 100M+ users and strong fasting tools. But if you want an AI coach that actually remembers you, here is how it compares to Aumaï.

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How to Fuel Japanese Walking for Better Results
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How to Fuel Japanese Walking for Better Results

Japanese walking (Interval Walking Training) is 2026's biggest fitness trend. But nobody talks about what to eat before and after sessions. Here's what the research says about fueling IWT for maximum benefit.

Selena·
Wegovy for Heart Health: Why Diet Matters More, Not Less
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Wegovy for Heart Health: Why Diet Matters More, Not Less

NHS just approved Wegovy for 1.2M heart patients. But GLP-1 drugs cut appetite so hard that 1 in 4 users develop deficiencies. Here is what to eat.

Selena·
Your Gut Bacteria Grade Your Diet for Your Brain
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Your Gut Bacteria Grade Your Diet for Your Brain

A March 2026 study found six gut metabolites in blood predict early cognitive decline with 79% accuracy. What you eat shapes your brain health through the gut-brain axis.

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