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☆ A man was killed by vitamin D supplements he'd been taking for months. A coroner said the risks of taking too much weren't made clear.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

David Mitchener, 89, had been taking vitamin D supplements for at least nine months before he died. Complications related to excess vitamin D and calcium led to him having liver and heart failure. AdvertisementA man who had been taking vitamin D supplements for at least nine months died of a condition linked to excessive levels in the blood. When doctors tested Mitchener's vitamin D levels, the results showed they were at the maximum level recordable by the lab, the report said. For people aged 14 to 70, the recommended daily dose of vitamin D is 15 micrograms or 600 International Units (IU).

Persons: David Mitchener, —, Michener, Jonathan Stevens, Stevens Organizations: Service, National Institutes of Health

☆ 3 easy dinner recipes by a gut health dietitian who eats 30 plants a week
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

That's why Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic, aims to eat 30 plants a week. Her weekly food delivery consists of around 10 different vegetables, butter beans, black beans, chickpeas, lentils, and fish. AdvertisementIf she has white fish or shrimp in the fridge, she might use them to make a risotto with lots of different vegetables thrown in. On the side, she had roasted broccoli and some other roasted vegetables that she had on hand. AdvertisementTo make sure she's eating 30 plants a week, she'll pair it with some air-fried veggies, grilled mushrooms, and edamame beans.

Persons: Gastro dietitian Gabrielle Morse, —, Gabrielle Morse, Morse, Morse's, fryer, Kale roasts Organizations: Service, Health, FDA

☆ 3 signs of a healthy friendship, even if they're really annoying you right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Feeling irritated by a friend doesn't necessarily mean the relationship is unhealthy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you're finding a friend particularly annoying right now, it doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong with your relationship. Irritation can be a reflection of how you're feeling generallyIf you're getting easily annoyed by someone, it might be because of the way you're feeling more generally, Holmes said. "I think often we feel irritated if we're thwarted, if we're not able to perhaps meet our needs," she said.

Persons: —, Dee Holmes, it's, Holmes, that's, you've, we're Organizations: Service

☆ Cringe couples are everywhere — and they're just as insecure as the rest of us
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewIn 2024, cringe is in: people are in love, and they don't care who knows it. It goes without saying that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are embracing cringe on an unparalleled scale. They're blowing kisses on the jumbotron and running into each other's arms in front of millions of Super Bowl spectators. It can also be comforting to feel like you're following social norms and doing what society expects of you. "If we are with someone, they're going to have flaws, they're going to annoy us.

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☆ 4 supplements a doctor specializing in nutrition and healthy aging takes daily, including herbs and vitamins
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementVitamin DGreger takes a vitamin D supplement every day. Most people get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but those living in colder climates are unlikely to get enough during winter and fall. "People eating a plant-based diet must ensure a regular, reliable source of vitamin B12 throughout their lifespan," Greger said. Vitamin B12 is generally considered safe, even at high doses, and has no established maximum dose, according to Healthline. AdvertisementAlgae-based DHAGreger takes an algae-based DHA supplement daily for brain health and cognitive function, he said.

Persons: —, Michael Greger, Greger, Loma, They're, there's, Ginger Organizations: Service, Business, USP, American Cancer Society, National Institutes of Health, Cleveland Clinic, B12, Harvard Medical School, Greger Locations: Sardinia, Italy, Loma Linda, California

☆ I loved my husband but hated sex. A technique I learned at marriage counselor training changed everything.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrea Lystrup, a marriage counsellor with expertise in sex therapy from Arizona. Many people who come to sex therapy think they hate sex. AdvertisementGenerally, I think sexual capacity and honesty go hand in hand. As part of the program, I took a sex therapy class, and after each lesson, my husband would ask me what I learned, and I’d tell him. So I started applying the principles I was learning in sex therapy class to my own life.

Persons: Andrea Lystrup, —, It's, I’ve, I've, We’re Organizations: Service Locations: Arizona

☆ People reversed their biological age by almost 3 years on a diet that mimics fasting in a study. Here's what they ate.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementFollowing a diet that mimics fasting for five days a month appeared to reverse people's biological age by two and a half years on average in a study. These factors can be used to measure biological age, the authors of the study published January 20 in Nature Communications, said. While chronological age refers to how many years someone has been alive, biological age is a measure of how well cells and tissues are functioning. On day one of the FMD, participants ate around 1,100 calories, and around 720 on days two to five. Cultivating a sensible exercise habit could achieve the same or even better results, Clancy said, and is maintainable into older age.

Persons: Valter Longo, USC Leonard Davis, Longo, Levine, Clare Bryant, David Clancy, Clancy Organizations: USC Leonard, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Cleveland Clinic, Nature Communications, Cambridge University, UK, Lancaster University, BMI

☆ 3 surprising heart-healthy foods according to a cardiologist dietitian, including vegetable oil
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Eating a healthy diet can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A dietitan shared three surprising foods that are good for heart health. She endorses taking a whole diet approach to improving heart health, meaning that it’s what you eat most of the time that matters. Taylor shared three surprising foods that are good for heart health. Taylor said rapeseed oil, sometimes sold as vegetable oil, is a good option for heart health, particularly for people on a budget.

Persons: —, Victoria Taylor, ”, Taylor Organizations: Service, British Heart Foundation, FDA, Business

☆ A gastro dietitian eats 30 plants a week for a healthy gut microbiome. Here's what she has for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Research suggests that gut health is central to overall health. A prominent study found that eating 30 plants a week leads to a more diverse gut microbiome. “Looking after your gut health really lowers your risk of things like colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, and it can look after your mental health,” Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic , told Business Insider. “There's a gut-liver axis, so our gut health looks after our liver. AdvertisementMorse also carries a small Tupperware of mixed seeds with her so she can sprinkle some of those on top.

Persons: Dietitian Gabrielle Morse, —, ” Gabrielle Morse, ”, Morse, ” Morse, “, She’ll, she’s Organizations: Service, Health, Business Locations: Brazil

☆ What Zyn pouches do to your brain, body, and heart
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Zyn nicotine pouches are popping up everywhere. Someone using a 3 mg Zyn pouch will absorb 1.59 mg of nicotine, or 3.51 mg from a 6 mg pouch, a spokesperson for Zyn told Business Insider in an email. Middle and high-school-aged kids are using nicotine pouchesZyn says its products are only for consumers 21 and older who already use nicotine. However, unlike nicotine replacement therapies such as gum, patches, and mints, nicotine pouches like Zyn have not yet been proven to be a safe way to quit smoking. A 2023 study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that around 1.5% of middle and high school students reported using nicotine pouches in the last 30 days.

Persons: Tucker Carlson, Bellini, Dr, Jonathan Foulds, Brittney Keller, Hamilto, Panagis, Alok Patel Organizations: Business, Penn State University College of Medicine, New York Times, Zyn, National Institute on Drug, Centers for Disease Control, CDC, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Stanford Children’s Hospital, ABC

☆ Four things a doctor who's written best-selling books about aging does daily in the hope of living longer
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dr. Michael Greger shared the four things he does daily in to boost his longevity. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. More specifically, he tries to eat berries and cruciferous vegetables daily. Whenever Greger works from home, he walks all day on a treadmill desk set to two to three miles per hour. Eat calories earlier in the dayEating earlier rather than later is thought to be beneficial for health and longevity because of how our circadian rhythm works, Greger said.

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☆ A 34-year-old who worked out regularly and ate healthily noticed blood in his poop. He had stage 3 colon cancer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Two days after the colonoscopy, he had just checked into his hotel on a work trip when the doctor called to tell him he had colon cancer . Josh HertingHerting became one of the rising number of young Americans diagnosed with early-onset colon cancer. Herting's dad was diagnosed with stage one colon cancer in his early 50s, but genetic testing showed that this was unrelated to his own diagnosis. He's sharing his story to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of colon cancer and to encourage people to be proactive if they notice anything. "As much as you think a colonoscopy isn't fun, colon cancer is a million times worse," he said.

Persons: —, Josh Herting, Herting, doesn't, Martin Luther King Day, Josh Herting Herting, , Kimmie Ng, I'm, you've Organizations: Service, Business, American Cancer, Dana, Farber Cancer Institute, NBC Locations: Massachusetts, American, Boston

☆ 3 types of cancer are affecting more young people, according to an expert. She shared how to lower your risk and catch signs early.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Colorectal cancer deaths of people under 55 have increased by about 1% a year since the mid-2000s, the ACS said. "The youngest are doing better since the advocation of the vaccine, but there's a population sort of in their 30s that are having more cervical cancer," Annunziata said. For example, if you have Lynch syndrome , a genetic condition, your risk of developing colorectal cancer goes up by 20 to 80%. "That's a simple test that could be done in the doctor's office that can detect earlier cervical cancer or even pre-cancerous lesions that can be removed and prevent the development of cancer," she said. AdvertisementYou should start getting screened for colorectal cancer at 45, the ACS said.

Persons: —, Christina Annunziata, Annunziata, that's, Lynch Organizations: Service, American Cancer Society, Cancer, Business, Johns Hopkins Medicine

☆ 3 high-protein breakfasts a busy dietitian makes to keep her full until lunch and avoid snacking
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Eating protein at breakfast can prevent overeating later on in the day to compensate for missed energy, she said. The average Western diet contains enough protein, Pigott said, but we tend to have only one high-protein meal toward the end of the day, meaning our intake is not spread evenly. Pigott shared three easy, balanced breakfast recipes that she always has on hand. She scrambles two eggs with a few teaspoons of milk, which gives her about 13 grams of protein, she said.

Persons: —, Aisling Pigott, overeating, Pigott Organizations: Service, Business

☆ More young people are dying of colorectal cancer. Three lifestyle factors could be partly to blame, scientists say.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Colorectal cancer deaths among younger people in Europe are forecast to rise by around a third in 2024.to rise by around a third in 2024. Obesity, low levels of physical activity, and alcohol might be partly to blame, scientists say. Cancer researchers from the University of Milan, Italy, predicted that colorectal cancer deaths among people aged 25 to 49 will rise significantly in the EU and the UK this year compared to 2018. AdvertisementAlthough they estimated that deaths from colorectal cancer will fall overall in 2024, this is the first year they have predicted a rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger people. More people drinking alcohol, which has been linked to early-onset colorectal cancer, and less physical activity could also be factors, the study said.

Persons: —, Christina Annunziata, Chadwick Boseman's, Annunziata, Carlo La Vecchia, La Vecchia, Kimmie Ng Organizations: EU, Service, Cancer, University of Milan, American Cancer Society, Oncology, World Health Organization, Dana, Farber Cancer Institute, NBC Locations: Europe, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, France, Boston

☆ A doctor told a 35-year-old who felt like she was suffocating that she was young and healthy. She was having heart failure.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Heart failure typically occurs as a result of another health condition, such as a heart attack, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, or heart rhythm and valve abnormalities. Smoking, being overweight, eating foods high in fat and cholesterol, and living a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to heart failure because they increase the risk of developing heart conditions associated with it. Dancy is part of The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Class of Survivors 2024. Although heart failure most commonly affects older people, it can happen at any age , as evidenced by Dancy's case. Dancy, an American Heart Association Go Red for Women 'Real Survivor' volunteer , wanted to share her story to help raise awareness of the signs of heart disease and ways to look after your heart health.

Persons: Marian Dancy's, Dancy, let's, I'd, it's Organizations: American Heart Association, AHA, Women Class, Red, Women ', Survivor Locations: Colombus , Ohio, United States

☆ 3 trips for drinking less even if your partner won't cut back on booze, from a therapist
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

If your partner plans to keep drinking regularly, this could make it tricky to stick to your goals. A psychologist shares three ways to cut down on booze even if your partner doesn't want to. But that can be tricky if your partner doesn't want to, and booze has always been a big part of your social life. Talk to your partnerIf your partner doesn't like the fact you want to stop drinking, it might be because it's making them feel bad about their own drinking habits, Tang said. Plan aheadIf you're worried about your ability to resist a drink when you're out with your partner, planning ahead is crucial, Tang said.

Persons: —, Audrey Tang, Tang, it's, you've Organizations: Service, British Psychological Society

☆ Baked by Melissa, who invented the viral Green Goddess salad, shares 6 new dietitian-approved crunchy, veggie-packed salads
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Read previewMelissa Ben-Ishay, the creator of the viral Green Goddess salad , believes that meals should be both nutrient-dense and delicious. Dilly Chicken Salad on ToastDilly Chicken Salad on toast. Make the dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Scoop the chicken salad onto the bread with the lettuce and tomato and serve open-faced. Coffee Shop Sesame Chicken SaladCoffee Shop Sesame Chicken Salad.

Persons: —, Melissa Ben, Ishay, Sweets, Melissa, Ben, Ludlam, Raine, William Morrow, Ashley Sears, dill, Cook, Ashley Sears Ludlam, Shallot Vinaigrette, bok choy, bok, Ashley Sears Ben Organizations: Service, Business, HarperCollins Publishers, B12 Locations: New York City, tangier, Dijon, Fresh, dill, Kalamata

☆ Colorectal cancer is killing more younger people than ever. 3 people under 50 diagnosed with it shared their first symptoms.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

People under 50 in the US are dying from colorectal cancer at an increasing rate. AdvertisementMore people under the age of 50 are dying of colorectal cancer than ever before, according to the American Cancer Association. The disease is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where it starts. When colorectal cancer is caught early, before it has spread, the chance a person will live for another five years is about 90%. AdvertisementShe now visits her gastroenterologist regularly, eats healthy, exercises, and raises awareness of the signs of colorectal cancer.

Persons: —, Kimmie Ng, you've, JJ Singleton, Singleton, Lynch, Tom McKenna, Paula Chambers Raney, Doctors, gastroenterologist, Kim Schewitz, kschewitz@businessinsider.com Organizations: Service, American Cancer Association, Dana, Farber Cancer Institute, NBC Locations: Boston

☆ 4 tips to lose weight and keep it off even if your genes make you overeat, according to an expert in the genetics of obesity
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Our genetics play a big role in how easy we find it to gain and lose weight. But it's possible to be a healthy weight despite your genes, an expert in the genetics of obesity said. Don't focus on calories aloneTo lose weight, you have to be in a calorie deficit , meaning you're burning more calories than you consume. Focus on your health over your appearancePeople want to lose weight for lots of reasons but a common motivation is to fit into societal beauty ideals. This can prove to be a weak motivator in the long run though, and doesn't necessarily benefit your health, Yeo said.

Persons: —, it's, Giles Yeo, Yeo, you've Organizations: Service, University of Cambridge Institute of Metabolic, US News, Research

☆ A no-protein powder protein shake by a nutritionist who reduced ultra-processed foods in his diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewA nutritionist who eats as little ultra-processed food as possible and wrote a book on how others can do the same shared his go-to homemade protein shake recipe. The FDA recommends eating 50g of protein a day as part of a 2,000-calorie diet, and many people use protein bars and shakes to boost their intake. UK-based nutritionist Rob Hobson was among them, and used to eat protein bars in the office every day. Protein bars can also contain additives, as well as high quantities of salt and sugar. Hobson's homemade protein shake contains around 20g of protein and is made without ultra-processed protein powder.

Persons: —, Rob Hobson, Hobson Organizations: Service, Business, FDA

☆ A nutritionist shares 3 ways he's cut down on convenient ultra-processed foods despite being busy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a host of health issues, including cancer and diabetes. Nutritionist Rob Hobson shared three simple ways he's reduced UPFs in his diet as a busy person. AdvertisementFrom foods you might expect, like candy and frozen pizza, to those that we consider healthy choices, such as packaged whole-grain bread, ultra-processed foods are everywhere. Rob Hobson has tried to cut down on ultra-processed foods. "It might just be that you have to pick between two different ultra-processed foods.

Persons: Rob Hobson, —, UPFs, Hobson, you'll, you've Organizations: Service, Getty, UPFs

☆ A nutritionist shares 3 easy ways he's reduced ultra-processed foods in his diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ultra-processed foods contain ingredients you wouldn't find at home — and they're everywhere. The reason processed foods are bad for our health is not yet fully understood, but the evidence that they are continues to grow. AdvertisementAs he delved deeper into the science, Hobson decided to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods he ate as much as possible. Hobson shared three things that have helped him reduce his processed food intake with BI. AdvertisementSo Hobson cooks some of his meals in batches to make his diet low in premade foods more convenient.

Persons: Rob Hobson, —, There's, Hobson, isn't Organizations: Service Locations: UPFs

☆ A dietitian and health professor shares the 2 supplements she recommends for improving heart health
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementA dietitian shared the two supplements she recommends for lowering cholesterol levels and improving heart health. When thinking about supplements for heart health, cholesterol is typically the target, Lauren Ball, a dietitian and professor of community health and wellbeing at the University of Queensland, Australia, told Business Insider. AdvertisementOne meta-analysis of eight clinical trials published in 2000 found that taking 10g psyllium husk daily appeared to lower total cholesterol levels by 4% and LDL cholesterol levels by 7%. Similarly to fiber supplements, they are thought to work by improving the body's ability to pass stools. You are also less likely to experience side effects such as constipation from probiotics than from fiber supplements, she said.

Persons: —, Lauren Ball, Ball, Probiotics, probiotics Organizations: Service, University of Queensland, FDA Locations: Australia

☆ 2 reasons China's mysterious respiratory illness outbreak isn't the new COVID, according to the WHO
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Parts of northern China have seen a surge in children with respiratory illnesses. The WHO requested more information from Chinese health officials, who said common bugs are the cause. AdvertisementCases of respiratory illness among children in northern China have surged in recent weeks, but it's unlikely this is the start of a new pandemic, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO has been monitoring an increase in respiratory illness among children in northern China since mid-October. Advertisement2) The illnesses are not caused by a new virusChinese health officials said that the outbreak of respiratory illness is caused by known pathogens.

Persons: —, Maria Van Kerkhove, COVID, Van Kerkhove, François Balloux, Hilary Brueck, pneumoniae Organizations: WHO, Service, World Health Organization, UCL Genetics Institute Locations: China

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