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Type 2 diabetes latest research: How to use diet for prevention
2025-12-11

Type 2 diabetes latest research: How to use diet for prevention

Research shows that following either the Mediterranean, DASH, or AHEI diet may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Studies from 2025 suggest that the DASH diet may be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of diabetes complications. Recent research has also found that 3 to 5 cups of coffee per day may be linked to a longer life and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Finally, recent evidence shows that a plant compound found in nuts, fruits, and vegetables may help lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Daily multivitamins may help reduce hypertension risk as we age
2025-12-10

Daily multivitamins may help reduce hypertension risk as we age

In 2024, an estimated 1.4 billion people around the world were living with hypertension. There are several modifiable risk factors that can help a person possibly lower their high blood pressure risk, such as eating a heart-healthy diet. Certain nutrients like potassium and magnesium may help improve a person’s blood pressure. A says that taking a daily multivitamin long-term may help reduce high blood pressure risk and blood pressure overall in older adults following a low-quality diet.

Soybean oil may contribute to obesity, new study shows
2025-12-09

Soybean oil may contribute to obesity, new study shows

Soybean oil encompasses 57% of all cooking oils used in the United States, and 30% globally. More than 50% of soybean oil is made of an omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid. Past studies show that consuming too much soybean oil or omega-6 fatty acids may increase your risk for certain health concerns, such as obesity. A new study sheds light on how soybean oil might contribute to a person’s obesity risk.

Midlife hearing loss could increase dementia risk, study finds
2025-12-07

Midlife hearing loss could increase dementia risk, study finds

The lack of a cure for dementia highlights the importance of interventions that can help mitigate risk through modifiable factors. A new study showed that mild or greater hearing loss in midlife was associated with a 71% higher risk of dementia over a 15-year follow-up period. The study also showed that individuals with mild or greater hearing loss were more likely to show deficits in cognitive function and elevated levels of brain imaging markers for dementia. The use of hearing aids helped lower the risk of dementia among individuals with hearing loss, underscoring the importance of early detection and treatment of hearing problems.

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