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Five healthy habits for successfully aging in our 60s and 70s

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Anyone in their 60s, 70s or beyond knows what it feels like to notice changes in their body. Maybe they’re not quite as steady on their feet or they’re forgetting names more often than they used to. Some of these changes are normal with aging; others can be minimized with the right habits to keep…

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Frontiers | Navigating ambivalence: perspectives on healthy eating habits and readiness for change among Swedish men with prediabetes

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Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of all diabetes cases and continues to rise globally, with projections reaching 853 million adults by 2050. Prediabetes, a key risk state, offers a critical window for prevention, as lifestyle changes can reduce progression to type 2 diabetes by nearly 50%. Despite clear guidelines emphasizing diet and physical…

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New guidelines warn against obesity drugs for young children

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Children under 10 should not be given obesity drugs or GLP-1 weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, Dr Luz De Rigil, Director of Nutrition and Food Safety at WHO, said: ” for children under who does not recommend obesity medicines bariatric surgery or weight-management devices. this is a strong recommendation.>

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When “Healthy” Eating Stops Being Healthy

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Many of us use social media for information, inspiration, and connection, among other things. Whether we are looking for advice, entertainment, practical tips on what to cook for dinner, or information on the newest wellness trends, social media can provide what seems like unlimited content that appeals to our interests. Social media has become the…

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Velukkara health centre in Thrissur serves up a lesson in healthy eating

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A lunch spread featuring matta rice, sardine curry, pepper chicken, vegetable dishes, aviyal, salad and fresh fruit turned into a practical lesson in balanced eating at the Velukkara Family Health Centre. Instead of confining nutrition advice to awareness classes, the health centre brought participants around a common table to prepare, portion and eat a healthy…