Not eating enough of these six healthy foods is associated with higher cardiovascular disease and deaths globally

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A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) has found that not eating enough of six key foods in combination is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults.

Consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products is key to lowering the risk of CVD, including heart attacks and strokes. The study also found that a healthy diet can be achieved in various ways, such as including moderate amounts of whole grains or unprocessed meats.

Previous and similar research has focused

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Quinoa Beet Salad – JennifersKitchen

Let me be very clear. I do not like beets. I’ve spent over fifty years disliking beets.

I’ve tried them boiled (gag-inducing), roasted (almost tolerable, but no), raw (the additional chewing required just prolongs the misery), and picked (where’s the bathroom?).

Quinoa Beet Salad Ingredients

To me, beets taste like garden dirt laced with a little bit of sugar. Interestingly, there is validity to that perception. Beets contain a naturally-occurring compound called geosmin, and geosmin gives beets their dirt-like . . . er. . . earthy flavour.

Some people like this earthy flavor.

I’m not one of them.

Just as interesting – at least

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Child health: More focus needed at earliest years, WHO urges

The report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Children’s Fund UNICEF found that the first year of a child’s life provide “irreplicable opportunities to improve lifelong health, nutrition and well-being” according to a press release.

It tracks progress against the global Nurturing care frameworkwhich provides guidance on supporting the healthy physical, intellectual, and emotional development of young children.

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This framework promotes an integrated approach to early childhood development, covering nutrition, health, safety and security, early learning, and responsive caregiving as essential areas for interventions.

“Early childhood development provides a critical window to improve health and well-being

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Health Alert Abilene: Alcohol increases diabetes and obesity risk. Doctor Explains | state

The Big Picture: Dr. Puja Uppal says, “You’re hurting your brain & body!”

in the news: New research from Dr. Tianyuan Lu and team is showing that even light drinking can lead to diabetes and obesity. In fact, the study finds that the notion of improved health from low alcohol use should be put to rest.

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Orlando Health hosts hiring events

If you’re looking for a job in health care, we’ve got some leads for you.

Orlando Health will host two separate hiring events on Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday’s recruitment fair will happen from 5 pm to 7 pm at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.

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Billed as a “Nursing Mix and Mingle,” Health Central, along with Horizon West Hospital, will aim to recruit the following candidates:

  • Nursing Students

  • Graduate Nurses

  • Surgical Tech Students

  • Surgical Techs

See a map of the event location below:

Click here to register.

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Fears for LGBTQ mental health, as a flood of online hate spills out

Experts and LGBTQ community members worry about the normalization of hate and its impact on mental health and safety.

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Fae Johnstone says nothing could have prepared her for the barrage of online harassment she endured after being featured in an International Women’s Day campaign for Hershey Canada.

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Raymond James & Associates Purchases 32,569 Shares of Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV)

Raymond James & Associates grew its holdings in Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV – Get Rating) by 20.1% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investors owned 194,612 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 32,569 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates’ holdings in Elevance Health were worth $89,484,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. acquired a new stake in Elevance Health during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,760,000. Fiduciary Alliance LLC bought a

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Longevity expert Peter Attia shares the walking workout he swears by to stay healthy and prevent falls as you age

Whether it’s a morning cup of tea, a daily meditation, or a call to your closest friend, your daily habits impact your health and happiness.

While Dr. Peter Attia, author of New York Times best seller Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, said there’s no “silver bullet” to increase one’s health span and life span, there are still a variety of longevity-linked habits that may work for you to stave off age-related diseases and early mortality.

“People have so much more agency over this than they will ever believe if they don’t take the step to educate themselves

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