Evidence-Based Wellness Digest

• Well Informed from PolitiFact and Poynter sorts real medical advances from marketing hype on food safety, vaccines, and supplements
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A cluster randomized trial in nursing homes found no difference in respiratory infections with HEPA filters versus controls (0.99 vs 1.04 per winter;...

• Family history serves as a tool for assessing chronic disease risk and tailoring screenings or lifestyle changes.
• Key conditions include heart...

Key facts for informed screening decisions:

• Screening mammograms target asymptomatic people; diagnostic ones evaluate symptoms or abnormal results
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Practical insights from a physician's Q&A address everyday wellness concerns with clear guidance.

• Protein needs: Aim for 0.32-0.45g per pound of...

Clinical guidelines strongly endorse clinician-delivered interventions for lumbar radiculopathy over most home-based options.

• Exercise therapy,...

Exercise physiologist Andy Galpin notes that undiagnosed sleep apnea affects up to 80% of sufferers and stresses the interplay of sleep, stress, and nutrition for effective energy management.

Calcium's role in blood sugar regulation matters most for adults over 40, especially postmenopausal women and plant-based dieters, due to differences in absorption and dairy intake.

Lifestyle medicine delivers evidence-based care through six integrated pillars to address root causes of chronic disease.

• Nutrition emphasizes...

SupplementWise lets users scan supplement bottles with a smartphone and ask voice questions to access LPI's Micronutrient Information Center, directly...

Higher intake of dietary polyphenols—largely from coffee—was associated with lower breast cancer-specific mortality in a study of 95 women followed...

• LASSS blocks nitration damage to HGF, the key muscle-repair protein
• At higher doses it doubled HGF's binding to repair cells, creating a 'super HGF'
• Mouse atrophy tests showed reduced nitration from disuse
• Human muscle studies are still required

Dietitian Bridgette Bienias calls Nutrition Facts labels a "blueprint" for making informed choices.

• Fats: Skip trans fats entirely; limit saturated...

Grasping the physiological mechanisms that govern blood sugar regulation is essential for effective low blood sugar management.

Meta-analyses show omega-3s at ~1g/day ease depression symptoms and reduce anxiety, while 1-2g/day doses improve ADHD attention and hyperactivity in...

Women face higher iron deficiency risk from menstrual blood loss, impacting energy and blood health.

• Iron sources: Lean meats, legumes, and leafy...

Consistent aerobic training plus interval work and progressive overload are the most reliable ways to improve VO2 max.

• Weekly structure: 3-5...

A critical review examines the science on highly processed food intake as dietary guidance increasingly factors in processing and formulation to address obesity at multiple government levels.

• Calcium and vitamin D support bone strength during menopause
• Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation
• Antioxidants like vitamins C and E aid cellular protection
• Prioritize these for evidence-based symptom and bone management

Many Medicare beneficiaries miss no-cost preventive services from enrolled providers, with no deductible or copay.

• Annual wellness exams,...