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Healthy Aging: Smart carbs for women in 40s: Harvard-led study reveals key to healthy aging

Healthy Aging: Smart carbs for women in 40s: Harvard-led study reveals key to healthy aging

When it comes to carbohydrates, not all are created equal. Some carbohydrates are refined, which are quickly digested. These are called low-quality carbs that increase the risk of chronic diseases by spiking blood sugar. White bread, white rice, sugary snacks and beverages, and starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn are low-quality carbs. In contrast, carbs rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, …

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Study links extreme calorie restriction to worsening depression symptoms

Study links extreme calorie restriction to worsening depression symptoms

The food at the Lookout Mountain Preschool including fruit kabobs are readied for a healthy school party for Mother’s Day in Golden, Colorado in this photo from May 10, 2012. — Reuters A new study suggests that excessive calorie restriction may be linked to heightened depression symptoms, particularly among men and those with higher body mass indexes, CNN reported.  Published …

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