Healthwatch: New study finds planet-friendly diet reduces risk of premature death
A new study published Monday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds people who closely follow a planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains can reduce the risk of premature death by nearly one-third.
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Kishida vows to lead with 'trust and empathy' to fix Japan
In his first policy speech, new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has promised to strengthen the countryโs response to the coronavirus pandemic in case of another resurgence and revive its battered economy while bolstering defenses against threats from China and North Korea.
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US documents solve mystery of war criminal Tojo's remains
Until recently, the location of executed wartime Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojoโs remains was one of World War IIโs biggest mysteries in the nation he once led.
How you can overhaul your eating habits, without missing out on the fun
While thereโs no doubt that finding the time to exercise can be impossible some days, if you can start by focusing on creating a healthy diet for yourself, youโll be on the right track.
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Can a healthy diet help your body fight COVID-19? Virginia Tech nutrition expert says yes
BLACKSBURG, Virginia โ If you want to give your body the best fighting chance against COVID-19, take a closer look at the food youโre putting on your plate. Dr. Carlin Rafie, an assistant professor of nutrition at Virginia Tech said that the food we eat and nutrition play a big role in our immune function. While the best defense against COVID-19 is mask-wearing, social distancing and washing your hands, she said eating a healthy diet will help too. โEating a healthy diet is recommended for everybody. She recommended eating foods with fiber and fermented foods like kimchi or kombucha.
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Cafe, croissant, worms? EU agency says worms safe to eat
The vaunted Mediterranean diet and the French bon gout are getting some competition: The European food safety agency says worms are safe to eat. The Parma-based agency published a scientific opinion Wednesday on the safety of dried yellow mealworms and gave them a thumbs up. Researchers said the worms, either eaten whole or in powdered form, are a protein-rich snack or ingredient for other foods. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)ROME โ The vaunted Mediterranean diet and French gastronomy are getting some competition: The European Union's food safety agency says worms are safe to eat. The Parma-based agency published a scientific opinion Wednesday on the safety of dried yellow mealworms and gave them a thumbs up.
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The Latest: India's daily infections at lowest in 3 months
(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)NEW DELHI โ Authorities in India are reporting 36,470 newly confirmed coronavirus infections โ thatโs the lowest one-day tally in more than three months in a continuing downward trend. The case number reported Tuesday is the lowest since India had 35,065 newly confirmed infections on July 17. The seven-day average for daily COVID-19 deaths has also been climbing from 12 to 22 over the past 10 days. ___ROME โ Italy registered slightly more than 17,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday. Italyโs total of known coronavirus infections during the pandemic now stands at 542,789.