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Do Daily Peanuts Help the Aging Brain? 2026 Study
A 2026 Maastricht trial found daily peanuts may sharpen the aging brain's insulin response in memory regions. Here's what the research shows and doesn't.
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Are Ultra-Processed Foods Really All Bad? 2026 Study
A 2026 study of 461,682 adults found total ultra-processed food intake was not tied to colorectal cancer. The type of food mattered far more than the label.
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Low-Carb Diets and Dementia: What a 2026 Study Found
A 2026 study links healthy, plant-based low-carb diets to lower dementia risk. The quality of your carbs may matter more than the amount.
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Do Whole Grains Really Help Your Heart? 2026 Study
A 2026 meta-analysis of 87 trials found whole grains nudged cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, and inflammation in a healthier direction at once.
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Does Late-Night Eating Harm Your Liver? 2026 Study
A 2026 OHSU study of nearly 200,000 people found late-night eating linked to a 20-30% higher risk of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Here's what it means for you.
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Protein Source & Timing: Do They Build Muscle? 2026
A University of Illinois trial found protein source and meal timing didn't change muscle growth when daily protein was matched. Here's what to actually track.
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High-Fiber Diet vs Metformin: What a 2026 Trial Found
A small 2026 trial pitted a high-fiber diet against metformin for type 2 diabetes. Here is what it found on blood sugar, weight, and the gut.
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Same Calories, Bigger Insulin Spike? 2026 Study
A 2026 Nature Metabolism trial found ultra-processed meals triggered a bigger insulin and brain response than matched meals with the same calories and macros.
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Diet Soda vs Water: What a 2026 Trial Found
A 104-week randomised trial found diet drinks led to similar weight loss as water. Here is what the 2026 SWITCH study really showed.
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A Sugar in Red Meat May Raise Diabetes Risk: 2026
A 2026 French study links Neu5Gc, a sugar in red meat, to a 63% higher type 2 diabetes risk. Here is what the science actually shows.
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Does Eating Less Actually Slow Aging? 2026 Study
A 2026 analysis of seven trials found calorie restriction improved aging biomarkers, but weight loss explained less than half the effect.
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Do Food Preservatives Raise Blood Pressure? 2026 Study
A 2026 European Heart Journal study of 112,395 adults tied common food preservatives, even vitamin C, to higher blood pressure. Here is what it shows.
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No Single Best Diet Slows Aging, 2026 Study Finds
A 2026 study of 7,500 adults found several healthy diets each slow biological aging, with no clear winner. The best diet is the one you can stick with.
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Runner's Gut: Can You Train It? 2026 Research
Up to 80% of endurance athletes get GI symptoms mid-race. Here is what 2026 research says about training your gut to handle race-day fuel.
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Does the Nordic Diet Help You Live Longer? 2026 Study
A large 2026 Swedish study tied the Nordic diet to a 23% lower risk of death. Here's what it found and how to eat this way.
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Do Your Drinks Affect Your Mood? 2026 Study
A 2026 review of 2 million people links sugary and energy drinks to higher depression risk, while coffee went the other way. Here's what to know.
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Does Coffee Build Muscle and Cut Fat? 2026 Study
A 2026 Finnish study links regular coffee to less body fat and more muscle. Here's what the research shows, and what it can't prove yet.
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Does Eating Fish Prevent Alzheimer's? 2026 Study
A new 2026 Tufts study used a tougher method to test whether oily fish lowers Alzheimer's risk. The answer is messier than the 'brain food' label suggests.
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Keto vs Mediterranean: What a New 2026 Study Found
A 2026 clinical trial pitted keto against Mediterranean and low-fat diets. All caused weight loss, but one changed liver fat and blood sugar most.
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Can Your Diet Trigger Acid Reflux? 2026 Study
A 2026 study of 183,878 adults links diet quality to acid reflux risk. Here is what the data shows about GERD and what you eat.
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Can What You Eat Change How You Sleep? 2026 Study
A 2026 Nature Health study of nearly 4,800 nights linked higher fiber and plant-forward eating to more deep sleep and REM. Here's what the data shows.
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Does Meal Timing Affect How Long You Live? 2026 Study
A 2026 study of 31,000 adults links when you eat your first and last meal to lifespan. Here is what the timing data actually shows.
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Is Full-Fat Dairy Actually Healthy? What 2026 Says
A 2026 University of Toronto trial found three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not raise weight or cholesterol. Here is what it means for your plate.
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Does Eating Fast Raise Blood Pressure? New 2026 Study
A 236,000-person study links fast eating and skipping breakfast to higher blood pressure risk. Here is what the 2026 research actually found.
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Is the Magnesium Hype Real? What 2026 Research Says
Magnesium is 2026's most-Googled supplement. Here's what the science actually supports, how much you need, and when a pill beats a plate.
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Is More Protein Actually Better? What 2026 Research Says
A 2026 review of 350+ studies questions the protein boom, suggesting less protein may support healthier aging for many adults.
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Fibermaxxing: Does the Viral Fiber Trend Work?
Fibermaxxing is TikTok's biggest 2026 nutrition trend. Here's what the science says about how much fiber you need and how to do it safely.
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Does When You Eat Affect Your Brain? New 2026 Study
A 2026 trial found older women who ate within an 8-hour window scored better on brain tests than those eating over 12 hours, despite similar weight loss. Here is what it means.
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Can You Really Detox Cortisol? What Science Says
The 'cortisol detox' trend has 800M+ TikTok views, but you cannot flush a hormone. Here is what the science says, and why fiber is the real story.
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Spermidine: The Food Compound Tied to Immune Aging
A 2026 pilot trial links spermidine, found in mushrooms, aged cheese and wheat germ, to a stronger immune response in older adults. Here is what the science says.
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Does Keto Raise Cancer Risk? New 2026 Research
A 2026 MIT study found a ketogenic diet increased small intestine tumor growth in cancer-prone mice, even as similar diets looked protective in the colon. Here is what it means for keto eaters.
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Do You Really Need Electrolytes in a Heat Wave?
Heat waves have turned electrolyte drinks into a summer craze. Here's what 2026 research says about hydration, water-rich foods, and when salts actually help.
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The Protein Craze: Do Fortified Foods Actually Help?
High-protein lattes, chips and beer are everywhere in 2026. Here is what the science says about fortified foods and how much protein you really need.
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