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☆ A doctor and longevity company CEO says exercise is a pillar of healthy aging. Here's his simple weekly workout.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA doctor and CEO of a longevity-focused nutrition company who views movement as one of the pillars of healthy aging shared his workout routine with Business Insider. As we age, muscles become "an organ of longevity," Antoun said. AdvertisementCardio and strength training 3 to 4 times a weekAntoun works out three or four times a week, doing a mixture of strength training and cardio. This is a great way to combine exercise with social connection, another pillar of longevity, Antoun said. AdvertisementResearchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, a large-scale longitudinal study, found that friendships could be just as important for longevity as exercise.

Persons: —, Joseph Antoun's, Antoun, frailty Organizations: Service, Business, Cleveland Clinic, European, Cardiology, New York Times, British, of Sports Medicine, Ageing Locations: LA

☆ I tried eating 30 plants in a week like gut health experts recommend. It was way easier than I expected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs a health journalist, I write about the buzzy topic of gut health a lot. So when I noticed lots of gut experts saying they aim to eat 30 plants a week, I knew I had to give it a try. It found people who ate 30 plants a week had more diverse gut microbiomes than people who ate 10 or fewer. Gut health researchers believe that eating different types of fiber results in a more diverse and, therefore, healthier microbiome. AdvertisementHaving said all that, going into my weeklong experiment, 30 plants sounded like a lot.

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☆ A gut health dietitian eats fermented foods every day. Here's 3 ways she gets more bang for her buck.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Fermented foods are rich in probiotics and can increase gut microbiome diversity. Mass-produced, processed, fermented foods may not be as beneficial. AdvertisementStudies have shown that fermented foods, like sauerkraut and kimchi, are good for gut health. Made when live bacteria or yeast are added to ingredients like tea, milk, or vegetables, fermented foods contain probiotics, which are the "good" bacteria in our guts. Fermented food can increase the diversity of the gut microbiome, the trillions of microbes that live in the colon lining.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Everyone's talking about running and rucking right now. How to decide which one to add to your fitness routine.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewRunning and rucking are hot in the fitness world right now. Running, a mainstay in the fitness world, only continues to grow in popularity. Meanwhile rucking, which involves walking or jogging with a weighted backpack, has become one of the buzziest trends in fitness. urbazon/Getty ImagesCarrying weight is good for bone healthThe biggest difference between rucking and running is the weight-carrying component. Walking with an additional load requires more work from the cardiovascular system and some of your muscles than unloaded walking, Zielinski said.

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☆ A chef from the Greek Blue Zone Ikaria shares 3 plant-based recipes inspired by the island where people often live to 100
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewDiane Kochilas, a chef and cooking teacher, lives between Greece and the US, but Ikaria is her spiritual home. In recent years there has been growing interest in how islanders live from those looking to boost their own longevity. Related VideoHer new cookbook, "The Ikaria Way," aims to popularize the principles behind cooking in Ikaria. About 5 minutes before removing from heat, stir in all the fresh herbs and half the lemon juice. In a large serving bowl, combine the lentils with the chopped parsley, diced tomato, pepper, onion, scallions, and garlic.

Persons: —, Diane Kochilas, Ikaria, Kochilas, Rice, Greens Rice, Cook Organizations: Service, Business, US News, Greens, leek Locations: Greece, New York, Ikaria, chard, cayenne

☆ Ultra-processed plant-based food has been linked to heart disease and early death — but a simple swap could boost your health
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Plant-based diets have been linked to lower blood pressure and slower aging. But the plant-based ultra-processed food category is growing. Plant-based UPFs increased the risk of heart disease, while whole foods lowered it, in a new study. AdvertisementEating a plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of heart problems and a longer life. But plant-based foods that are ultra-processed, like vegan nuggets or potato chips, can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, according to a new study.

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☆ 3 easy ways a gut-health expert sneaks fermented foods into her diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Eating fiber and fermented foods is good for gut health and overall well-being. Fermented foods like kimchi, yogurt, and cheese boost gut microbiome diversity and immunity. AdvertisementYou might have heard by now that eating lots of fiber and fermented foods is good for your gut health. Most people already consume fiber, which is found in plants such as vegetables, beans, and nuts, but fermented foods such as kimchi and kombucha are less central to the average Western diet. A gut health dietitian shared tk easy ways to add more fermented foods to your diet.

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☆ More young people are having strokes. A doctor shares 3 ways to help prevent them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

This corresponds with a rise in cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity among younger, working-age adults, it said. That's why acting fast and educating the public about stroke risk factors are crucial, the study said. These are all known stroke risk factors. Aim to up your heart rate in a "graded way," she said: "you don't want people going from zero to really pushing themselves." This is because it plays an important role in reducing several stroke risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol.

Persons: —, Neshika, Samarasekera Organizations: Service, CDC, Business, Cleveland Clinic, Stroke Association, American Heart Association, World

☆ Celibacy is in — just ask Lenny Kravitz, Julia Fox, and Gen Z
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Serafina Kenny | Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewCharlie Michael Baker used to be "majorly sexually active," but at age 17 he's decided he's not having any more sex. Charlie Michael Baker has decided to abstain from sex. But for others, not having sex is a more conscious choice. Similarly, Gen Z women in the US are swearing off sex because men they've dated have treated them badly, BI's Jordan Parker Erb reported last year. For Baker, celibacy makes him feel more comfortable with himself because he no longer feels the need to "keep a man happy," and avoids getting hurt by people who give him "false hope."

Persons: —, Charlie Michael Baker, he's, Baker, Julia Fox, Lenny Kravitz, Suki Waterhouse, Justin Bieber, Disney starlets, Zers, Roe, Wade, Zach Sang, Gen, they've, BI's Jordan Parker Erb, Bumble, hasn't, father's, Sandra Wheatley, Wheatley Organizations: Service, Business, Guttmacher Institute, Guardian, British Psychological Society Locations: Korean, Korea

☆ A human performance scientist shares the 9 supplements he takes daily for gut, brain, and muscle health
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Read previewA human performance scientist who's coached elite athletes and celebrities, from the LA Clippers to Travis Barker, shared the nine supplements he takes daily for gut, brain, and muscle health with Business Insider. It can involve taking supplements or undergoing medical treatments that might not be backed by robust scientific evidence as an insurance policy. AdvertisementWhether taking collagen supplements supports joint health or improves joint-related conditions such as osteoathritis is a tricky question to answer based on the information currently available. AdvertisementGalpin takes 200 mg a day of magnesium for muscle health, recovery, and sleep. Galpin takes 5,000 International Units daily for muscle, brain, and gut health.

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☆ I'm Gen Z and have always loved being cozy and well-rested. I'm relieved my generation is catching up with me.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I'm a Gen Z freshman and I don't have a ticket to the sold-out club night my roommates are excited about going to. AdvertisementGen Z is one of the first generations who will be less wealthy than our parentsIt's not the first time Gen Z has defied expectations. As Business Insider previously reported, Gen Z is one of the first generations that will be worse off than their parents or grandparents. Gen Z appears to be less focused on the future and more on living enjoyable lives now. I'm an older Gen Z on the cusp of being a millennial, but this trend applies to some of the younger members of my generation, too.

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☆ A chart shows the most common symptoms of colon cancer in people under 50, as cases in younger people rise
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The most common symptom of colon cancer in younger adults is rectal bleeding, a study found. Rates of colon cancer in people under 55 have risen significantly since the mid-1990s. AdvertisementRectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits were identified as the most common symptoms of colon cancer in younger adults in a new study. The disease is affecting more and more younger adults, as rates of colon cancer in people under 55 have risen significantly since the mid-1990s. The rate of colon cancer for people in that age group increased by about 70% from 1999 to 2020, according to Centers for Disease Control data.

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☆ A human performance scientist who coaches elite athletes shares his efficient longevity workout
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"I do a little bit of low intensity. AdvertisementThe first is "very low intensity, very long duration." "Anything where it's a very low heart rate for at least 30 minutes or longer continuously." The second is somewhere in between low intensity and full throttle. "It's not max effort, but it's not low intensity," he said.

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☆ A gastroenterologist has 3 tips to eat more fiber without getting bloating or constipation
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCutting down on ultra-processed foods and eating more fiber is good for gut health. Done wrong, an infusion of fiber can lead to bloating, gas, abdominal pain, cramping, and changes in bowel habits like constipation or diarrhea. Anytime we change our diet, our gut microbes are forced to adapt, he said. Stay hydratedBeing well-hydrated improves our ability to process and digest fiber, Bulsiewicz said. Drinking water when you eat fiber also helps prevent gas and bloating, according to UMass Chan Medical School.

Persons: —, It's, Dr, Will Bulsiewicz, shouldn't, Bulsiewicz, Zoe Organizations: Service, Business, Mayo Clinic, UMass Chan Medical

☆ If you're not making progress in therapy, you might be intellectualizing your emotions. Here are 3 signs, according to a therapist.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

You might fixate on understanding why you're feeling this way, why the upsetting situation has occurred, and what you can rationally do to resolve it. AdvertisementShe shared three signs that you might be intellectualizing your feelings and how you can start to feel safe enough to feel them. The goal of therapy should be to support when you're feeling safe enough that you want to feel your feelings." You feel emotionally disconnected from people and things in your lifeFeeling a sense of emptiness or disconnection could be a sign you're intellectualizing your feelings. You're responding normally but you don't feel fully authentic or present because you're thinking too much and you're "stuck in your head."

Persons: —, Trisha Wolfe, Wolfe, they've, They'll, I'm, Intellectualizing Organizations: Service, Business, Systems Locations: Michigan, intellectualizing

☆ A woman gave herself poop transplants using her brother's feces to treat debilitating IBS. Then she started getting acne just like him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A man in his mid-30s with Crohn's disease did DIY poop transplants using his mom as a donor for years. They appeared to ease his gut symptoms, but he experienced menopause symptoms such as sweating, hot flashes, and mood swings, similar to his menopausal mom. Experts in the documentary warned against trying poop transplants at home because there is a risk of transferring bad microbes and susceptibility to all kinds of diseases. After she made the switch, her acne went away, but this time, she experienced depression symptoms. AdvertisementWhen Koepke once again switched back to her brother's poop transplants, the depression went away within a week, she said.

Persons: —, Daniell Koepke, Koepke, Thomas Borody, Guilia Enders, who's, Enders, Jack Gilbert, Gilbert, FMTs Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, US Food and Drug Administration, Digestive Diseases, UC San Diego Locations: Sydney, Australia

☆ Not all ultra-processed foods are created equal. Here are the 4 UPFs linked with early death in a study.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Eating certain types of UPFs carries a higher risk of early death than others, a new study found. AdvertisementPeople who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods are more likely to die early than those who don't, according to a study. Chan School of Public Health, told CNN that the association between UPFs and early death was "moderate" and not equally strong among all UPFs. Notably, a recent study linked UPFs to 32 health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and depression. To address these concerns, the researchers placed UPFs into nine groups to assess if some foods had a greater impact than others.

Persons: —, Mingyang, Harvard T.H, UPF, Gunter Kuhnle Organizations: Service, Harvard, of Public Health, CNN, University of Reading Locations: Chan, UPFs

☆ A woman couldn't understand why she wasn't losing weight after trying diets, exercise, and medication. A test revealed she was missing crucial gut microbes.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Kimmie Gilbert couldn't seem to lose weight despite trying diets, exercise, and medication. Research suggests that gut microbiome composition might play a role in a person's weight. AdvertisementKimmie Gilbert has one pressing question: "What in the world are y'all eating that I'm not eating that causes y'all to lose weight and not me?" In 2019, health tech had a global market value of approximately $350 billion, according to McKinsey. A microbe called Prevotella, which is associated with weight loss, wasn't found at all in her gut.

Persons: Kimmie Gilbert couldn't, Gilbert, —, Kimmie Gilbert, y'all, Eran Segal, Annie Gupta, Goodman, Rob Knight, Jack Gilbert, wasn't, Gupta, Prevotella, Segal Organizations: Service, Netflix, McKinsey, BMI, Weizmann Institute of Science, UCLA, Luskin, UC San Diego Locations: New Orleans

☆ A gut health dietitian shares her 4 favorite fiber-filled, minimally processed Costco snacks
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

When dietitian Megan Hilbert buys snacks she looks for minimally processed whole foods. AdvertisementA gut health dietitian shared the four healthy snacks she buys on repeat from Costco. Studies have found that a more diverse microbiome is a healthier one, and this is important because research increasingly shows that gut health is linked to overall health. 'That's It' dried fruit barHilbert and her partner are big fans of Costco's "That's It" fruit bars. AdvertisementAs the name suggests, they contain only dried fruit with no added sugar or other ingredients.

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☆ A 93-year-old who started running marathons in his 50s goes to spin class every morning. He does 3 things to stay healthy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewAt 93, John Starbrook competes in water polo games, hits the gym up to twice a day, and only stopped running marathons five years ago. As average life spans rise and an aging population becomes a global reality, interest in staying healthy for longer is growing. But a healthy lifestyle appeared to offset the effects of genes linked to a shorter lifespan by 62%. But he really amped things up at age 53 when he got into running marathons. Research suggests social bonds are an important part of a long, healthy life.

Persons: —, John Starbrook, Starbrook, Judy Organizations: Service, UK, Guardian, Business, McKinsey, US News, University of Bergen, US Health Department, Department, London, Research Locations: Norway, London

☆ A doctor says looking after your gut will take care of your brain and immune system, too. Here are 3 things he does himself, including 'gut gardening.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewGrowing research on the trillions of microbes that make up what's known as our gut microbiome is changing the way we think about our bodies. The brain, immune system, and gut appear to be interconnected — suggesting taking care of our gut health is key to both physical and mental health. For instance, the gut microbiome helps to "train" our immune system to distinguish friend from foe to prevent chronic inflammation, Lyman told Business Insider. Related storiesLyman shared three things he does to cultivate a healthy gut microbiome for his mind and body with BI. Gut gardeningLyman finds it helpful to think of his gut microbiome as a garden that needs tending to.

Persons: —, Monty Lyman, Lyman, we've, Kinga Krzeminska, I've Organizations: Service, University of Oxford, Business, Stanford University

☆ 3 questions to ask yourself if you want to cut down on ultra-processed foods, according to a dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ultra-processed foods are linked to health problems such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Ultra-processed foods tend to be made from ingredients you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen and are manufactured using industrial techniques. "I think we're getting too bogged down with the term ultra-processed food, we just need to make it a bit simpler," Patel told Business Insider. It's also very important to look at food labels, Patel said, so that you actually know what you're eating. Ultra-processed foods make up 73% of the US food supply.

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☆ From Gen Alpha to boomers, we asked 6 therapists what each generation is talking about in therapy
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Millennials are anxious avocado-eaters who'll never own property, while Gen Zers are depressed snowflakes who take liberties at work. So in the spirit of finding some common ground amid all the mud-slinging, BI asked six therapists what their clients from different generations commonly talk about in therapy. Gen Alpha are also forming friendships outside their family and independent of their parents or carers, and that's reflected in what kids worry about. Diana Garcia, a therapist in Florida, works mainly with older Gen Zers between 18 and 26. MillennialsLike Gen Zers, millennials, who are in their late 20s to early 40s, also feel insecure because they compare the "perfect lives" they see on social media with their own, Owen said.

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☆ 3 high-fiber dinner recipes to help prevent colon cancer — which is rising in young people — from a cancer dietitian
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Colorectal cancer rates in younger people have been rising for the past two decades. Meredy Birdi, a cancer dietician, shared three dinner recipes to help prevent colorectal cancer. AdvertisementColon cancer cases are rising in younger people, and experts don't yet know why. It is now the deadliest cancer for men under 50 in the US, and the second deadliest for women the same age. In 2020, around $24.3 billion was spent on treating colorectal cancer, accounting for 12.6% of all US cancer treatment costs, according to the ACS.

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☆ Colon cancer rates are rising in young people. If you have two symptoms you should get a colonoscopy, a GI oncologist says.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 have been rising by 2% each year since 2011, according to the American Cancer Society. Iron deficiency anemiaIron deficiency anemia, which is where a person has low iron levels, can be a sign of colon cancer. Advertisement"When someone is found to have iron deficiency anemia, I think the important question is always going to be 'why is the person having iron deficiency anemia?' Unintentional weight lossUnintentional weight loss can be a symptom of any type of cancer, including colon cancer, Cleary said. AdvertisementAbdominal painAbdominal pain, aches, or cramps that don't go away could also be an indication that a person has colon cancer.

Persons: Dr, James Cleary, —, it's, Cleary, that's Organizations: Service, American Cancer Society, Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Mayo Clinic, Dana, Farber Cancer Institute, Cancer Locations: Boston

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