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News Roundup: October 2023
While the UK CBD industry grappled with the impact of changing Food Standards Agency guidance and the Gov accepting advice on THC levels; World Menopause Day (18th October) brought attention to the role of supplements in managing menopause symptoms, with experts emphasising the need for further scientific research in this area; and the Active Nutrition…
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Toby Amidor: A prolific spokesperson, cookbook author
Toby Amidor ’96 has made a career from something she initially would’ve shied away from. At Binghamton, as much as she loved being a Hebrew major, Amidor realized she’d have a more promising future in nutrition. After taking the only two courses Binghamton offered in that field, she pursued a master’s degree in clinical nutrition…
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On nutrition: Don’t toss those pumpkin seeds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It all started with a question from a reader in Missouri: “Can pumpkin seeds minimize an overactive bladder? Is it better to eat ground-up pumpkin seeds or whole seeds? How much is advisable?” Sure enough, there is evidence that pumpkin seeds—more specifically the oil in pumpkin seeds—may help treat what is…
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IV Nutrition, offering IV therapy, opens in Kenosha
IV Nutrition, a medical spa offering IV therapy, recently opened at 3667 Market Lane and is focused on health and wellness “for anyone” according to owner Aaron Miller. Aaron and Sarah Miller have opened IV Nutrition at 3667 Market Lane. SEAN KRAJACIC KENOSHA NEWS Clients can choose from a selection of services, offering mixes of…
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Health Ministry Temporarily Suspends Nutritional Warnings on Imported Food
By Yoni Weiss A water bottle. (Abir Sultan/Flash90) In an effort to ensure the uninterrupted supply of food to Israel during the ongoing conflict, the Health Ministry has announced a temporary suspension of the “red labeling” of imported food products and the Hebrew labeling of imported bottled mineral and spring water. The ministry’s statement reassures…
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A nutrition expert said probiotics can be helpful, but not everyone needs them
Probiotic supplements are touted as a treatment for everything from bloating to mental health. Probiotics can help restore good bacteria in your gut, but a nutrition expert said not everyone needs them. If you want to try probiotic supplements, pay a and the reputable brand and talk to your doctor. Loading Something is loading. Thanks…
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Attorney General Brown joins coalition defending immigrant families’ access to health and nutrition support
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a coalition along with other 17 Attorneys General to champion the rights of immigrant families to have access to health care, nutritional support, and other programs to help with their well-being. Brown is in support of President Biden’s administration’s revised version of “public charge” regulations, which…
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How cycling nutrition is made: Behind the scenes with Science in Sport
Every cyclist wants to avoid the dreaded bonk – that moment when energy levels reach zero and your legs turn to jelly. Doing this requires careful fuelling, which can be difficult on long rides when carrying food becomes a dilemma in itself. That’s where dedicated energy products come into the equation, and Science in Sport…
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The gut-brain connection: How nutrition impacts mental health
The gut plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, encompassing both digestive and immune regulatory functions. At its core, it hosts a diverse ecosystem known as the microbiome, which consistently interacts with the host. This interaction extends beyond the gut itself, impacting various bodily systems, including the immune, metabolic, and nervous systems.What’s intriguing is…
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Lacking This Vitamin May Increase Your Fracture Risk By Up To 48%
Supporting bone health has to be vitamin D’s claim to fame—thanks to its role in aiding calcium absorption. What’s less known is how vitamin D status impacts one’s likelihood of experiencing a break (or fracture) in a bone. Bone fractures are unfortunately a common concern as people get older. With age, bone density and quality…