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☆ Health dangers of flooding: Disease, injuries and mental health concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Mental health concernsStill, other than rushing water, the biggest health concern from a flood may be mental, studies show. Storms can exacerbate existing mental health problems or lead to new ones. The federal government offers a Disaster Distress Helpline to help those struggling with mental health problems resulting from a storm. That toll-free number, staffed by mental health professionals, is 1-800-985-5990. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free emotional support to people in mental health crises and connects them to local resources.

Persons: Wilma Subra, floodwater, don’t, Katrina, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, WHO, Environmental Protection Agency, US Food and Drug Administration, Hurricanes, CNN Health, Lifeline Locations: floodwater, United States, Sudan, Florida, Georgia, West, West Nile

☆ Red light, blue light, or both? I tried all three using the Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Spectralite Facewear Pro LED mask
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Ashley Morris | Ashley Morris Is An Associate Seo Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +16 min

SKIP AHEAD How I tried the DRx Spectralite Faceware Pro | My experience with the Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Spectralite Faceware Pro | Who is the DRx Spectralite Faceware Pro best for? What is the Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Spectralite Faceware Pro? You can wear the Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Spectralite Faceware Pro mask for three minutes a day to target fine lines, discoloration and acne-causing bacteria. In short, yes: Dermatology offices nationwide have been using red light therapy for over a decade, according to experts we spoke to in our guide to red light therapy. Who is the Dr. Dennis Gross Drx Spectralite Faceware Pro best for?

Persons: I’ve, Dennis Gross’s, Dennis Gross, Apple, Ashley Morris, —, Solawave, it’s, TikTok Organizations: NBC, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Public Health, Therabody’s, Technologies, FDA, Facebook, Twitter Locations: New York

☆ How to remove pet stains from carpet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Bethany Heitman | Bethany Heitman Is A Contributing Editor At Nbc Select. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

“There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to pet stains,” says Eliana Coca, owner of E.C. SKIP AHEAD What happens if you don’t properly clean pet stains? | How to treat dog or cat urine and vomit stains | How to clean pet poop stains | 5 highly rated pet stain cleanersWhat happens if you don’t properly clean pet stains? Dealing with pet stains is not one of those times. How to clean pet poop stainsYou now know how to treat vomit and pee, but what about poop?

Persons: that’s, Muffetta Krueger, Krueger, ”, Bethany Heitman, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Facebook, Twitter Locations: You’ll, Massachusetts, New York

Yang Yimin / University of Chinese Academy of SciencesThe Bronze Age coffin was discovered during the excavation of the Xiaohe Cemetery in 2003. The fact that those items included chunks of kefir cheese alongside the body showed that “cheese was important for their life,” she added. They identified the cheese as kefir cheese, which is made by fermenting milk using kefir grains. The journey of the cheese took them to tracing the journey of the kefir culture, which is used to make the final cheese. Asked if the kefir cheese was still edible and if she would try it, Fu was less enthusiastic.

Persons: ”, Fu Qiaomei, Xinjiang —, Yang Yimin, Fu, Ping Wanjing, Fu’s, they’re, ” Fu Organizations: Chinese Academy of Sciences, NBC News, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, “ Locations: HONG KONG, China, Beijing, what’s, Xinjiang, East Asia, Xiaohe, Europe, Caucasus, Russia, Asia, Tibet

☆ 7 red flags to look out for when getting your makeup done, according to professional makeup artists
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Chloe Caldwell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

However, finding the right makeup artist for your personal style and needs can be challenging. That's why it helps to know what to look out for when working with a makeup artist. For this reason, makeup artists should have a collection of single-use application tools, including lip and mascara wands, powder puffs, and sponges. Beware of makeup artists who aren't responsive or communicativeMcGinley warned against working with makeup artists who aren't punctual with their responses leading up to your services. A makeup artist should never ask the client to bring their own makeupMakeup artists should come prepared with a professional kit.

Persons: —, Alyssa McGinley, " McGinley, Vasil Dimitrov, McGinley, Jazmin Sykes, Sykes, Vieriu Adrian, isn't, it's Organizations: Service, Business, Hollywood Locations: an Arizona

☆ DNA from 3,600-year-old cheese sequenced by scientists
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

A decade after the dairy discovery on strikingly intact remains mummified by the Taklamakan Desert’s arid conditions, scientists have extracted and sequenced DNA from the 3,600-year-old cheese, the oldest in the archaeological record. Fu is director of the ancient DNA laboratory at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology in Beijing. The researchers recovered animal and microbe DNA from the kefir cheese discovered on the Tarim Basin mummies. Fu and her colleagues also sequenced the bacterial genes in the ancient kefir cheese, revealing insights into how probiotic bacteria evolved over the past 3,600 years. “Ancient DNA analysis, especially on microbes, is fraught with technical problems, mostly stemming from contamination by modern bacteria,” he added.

Persons: ”, Christina Warinner, John L, Loeb, Warinner wasn’t, Qiaomei Fu, Fu, Yang, it’s, Taylor Hermes, ” Hermes, Pichia kudriavzevii, kefir, we’ve, ” Fu, Hermes, Warinner, William Taylor, Taylor, wasn’t Organizations: CNN, Cell, Social Sciences, Harvard University, Vertebrate Paleontology, University of Arkansas, University of Colorado, school’s Locations: what’s, China, ”, Beijing, Tarim, China’s Xinjiang, Asia, Russia, Tibet, United States, Japan, Caucasus, Anatolia, University of Colorado Boulder

☆ How to clean and season a cast iron skillet
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

That’s why learning how to clean your cast iron skillet — and how to season it regularly — is crucial for keeping it in optimal shape. To find the best way to clean, season and maintain a cast iron skillet, I spoke with multiple experts, including Seth Affoumado, a cast iron restoration specialist and Branden Lewis, a chef and professor at Johnson & Wales University. SKIP AHEAD The best products for cleaning a cast iron skillets | How to clean a cast iron skillet | How to season a cast iron skillet | Why trust NBC Select? If you prefer to use a sprayable oil for seasoning your cast iron skillet, consider this one from the cast iron skillet brand Lodge. How to clean a cast iron skilletThere are several ways to clean a cast iron skillet without ruining it.

Persons: skillet, it’s, Seth Affoumado, Branden Lewis, Affoumado, they’re, you’ve, Lewis, “ , TikTok Organizations: Johnson & Wales University, NBC, Facebook, Twitter Locations: Blackstone

☆ The US' top supplement expert takes 3 —but only when he's busy. They boost his health and help him recover post-workout.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He told Business Insider he's not anti-supplement, but takes a food-first approach to his health. "I do feel that my diet provides an adequate amount of the important nutrients in order to meet requirements and maintain my health. So I don't see a need right now for dietary supplements," Pasiakos said. PIXNIOFiber supplementPasiakos sometimes takes a fiber supplement, such as psyllium husk or inulin, when he's traveling. He's not picky about the type of protein supplement and said that whey protein, pea protein, plant protein, and even a glass of milk will suffice.

Persons: —, Stefan Pasiakos, Pasiakos, there's, he's, He's Organizations: Service, National Institutes of Health, Business, Columbia University and Brigham, Women's, US Preventive Services Task Force, National Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic

This is an age group that may be particularly vulnerable if they haven’t received a whooping cough booster since childhood. The state has logged 111 whooping cough cases this year so far, compared with just 11 in 2023. Last weekend, Portland State University canceled a football game following a surge in whooping cough cases among players. The whooping cough can spread that bacteria through their coughs for a long time if not treated. “Those babies are coughing so much they can’t eat, they can’t drink, so they end up in the intensive care unit.”When to get whooping cough vaccines and boostersPregnant women are encouraged to get a whooping cough booster during their third trimester.

Persons: ”, Tina Tan, That’s, Doctors, there’s, Jim Conway, We’ve, they’re, ” Tan, ” Conway, “, Andrew Carlson, Andi Shane, Karen Ravin, —, ” Shane Organizations: Infectious Diseases Society of America, Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, UW Health, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Connecticut, Duke University School of Medicine, Children’s National Hospital, Washington , D.C, NBC News, Children’s Healthcare, Portland State University Locations: Madison , Wisconsin, Connecticut, Hartford, North Carolina, Washington ,, Georgia, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware

☆ Whooping cough cases are soaring. Can infecting people help test a better vaccine?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Brenda Goodman | Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Whooping cough cases climbing for decadesAs with many infectious diseases, cases of whooping cough dropped to unusually low levels during the pandemic as people limited social interactions and took other precautions to defend against Covid-19. In 2020, the US had about 6,000 cases of pertussis, and that number dropped even further in 2021 to roughly 2,000 cases. Whooping cough starts with symptoms that look a lot like a regular cold: a runny nose, sneezing, a low-grade fever and a tickly cough. That’s led to a hunt for better, more durable immunizations against whooping cough that also don’t cause as many side effects. In some ways, whooping cough is an ideal infection to test in human challenge models.

Persons: ”, Susan Hariri, Archana Chatterjee, Chatterjee, they’re, it’s, pertussis –, Hariri, Tod Merkel, Merkel, It’s, That’s, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Melinda Wharton Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC’s National Center, Food and Drug Administration, Chicago Medical School, Products Advisory, Covid, FDA’s, Vaccines Research, Regulators, CNN Health, FDA, National Center Locations: United States, Canada

☆ These Four Common Infections Can Cause Cancer
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Nina Agrawal | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A majority of cervical cancers, as well as some genital and oral cancers, are caused by a virus. And certain chronic viral infections can lead to liver cancer. Infections like these account for an estimated 13 percent of all cancer cases globally, according to a new report published Wednesday by the American Association for Cancer Research. We are now close to “turning what would have previously been some common cancers into rare diseases,” he said. Human papillomavirusThere are more than 200 types of the HPV virus, including a dozen that significantly increase the risk of cervical, genital and oral cancers.

Persons: Michael Pignone, ” Organizations: American Association for Cancer Research, Duke School of Medicine

☆ Microplastics in the brain: New research finds plastics in olfactory bulb
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Kaitlin Sullivan | Kaitlin Sullivan Is A Contributor For Nbcnews.Com Who Has Worked With Nbc News Investigations. She Reports On Health | Science | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The latest research looked at a part of the brain called the olfactory bulb, which processes information about smell. Connecting the olfactory bulb and the nasal cavity is the olfactory nerve. Some researchers worry the olfactory pathway may also be an entry point for microplastics getting into the brain, beyond the olfactory bulb. Mauad and her team took samples of olfactory bulb tissue from 15 cadavers of people who died between the ages of 33 and 100. The presence of microplastics in the olfactory bulb doesn’t automatically mean there are microplastics elsewhere in the brain, such as regions related to cognition.

Persons: ”, Thais Mauad, Mauad, ” Mauad, “, Matthew Campen, ” Campen, wasn’t, Campen, it’s, Mary Johnson, Harvard T.H, Johnson Organizations: JAMA, microplastics, University of São Paulo Medical School, University of New, Harvard, of Public Health Locations: Brazil, University of New Mexico, Chan

☆ Nearly 40 million people could die from antibiotic-resistant superbug infections by 2050, new study estimates
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Antimicrobial resistance happens when pathogens like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to evade the medications used to kill them. A death attributable to antimicrobial resistance was directly caused by it, while a death associated with AMR may have another cause that was exacerbated by the antimicrobial resistance. For this combination – the antibiotic methicillin and the bacteria S. aureus – the number of attributable deaths nearly doubled from 57,200 in 1990 to 130,000 in 2021. The researchers estimated that, in 2050, the number of global deaths attributable to antimicrobial resistance could reach 1.9 million, and those associated with antimicrobial resistance could reach 8.2 million. Strathdee saw firsthand the effects that antimicrobial resistance can have on health when her husband nearly died from a superbug infection.

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☆ Boar’s Head to close Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Jamie Gumbrecht | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Boar’s Head will close the Virginia plant that produced deli meat products tied to a deadly listeria outbreak, the company said on Friday. The move is part of several changes made after what it called a “dark moment in our company’s history.” Boar’s Head said it will permanently discontinue sales of liverwurst after an investigation found its production process was the root cause of the listeria contamination. It will also appoint a new food safety officer and food safety council made up of independent industry experts. But a USDA Notice of Suspension for the Virginia facility, shared by Boar’s Head, describes “inadequate controls” that allowed equipment and employees to move throughout the facility, potentially spreading bacteria. The agency called it the largest listeria outbreak since one linked to cantaloupe in 2011.

Persons: CNN — Boar’s, ” Boar’s, Boar’s, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, “, what’s Organizations: CNN, Department of Agriculture’s, CNN Health, Centers for Disease Control, listeria, CDC Locations: Virginia, Jarratt , Virginia, Jarratt

☆ Fourth ape dies from infection at Jacksonville Zoo
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Rebecca Cohen | Rebecca Cohen Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A fourth ape has died from a shigella infection that has been plaguing animals at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for weeks, the Florida zoo announced on Facebook this week. Kevin, a 3-year-old western lowland gorilla, "succumbed to the illness," the zoo said. "He fought very hard against the infection, showing signs of recovery at times," the zoo said. It added that the infection typically spreads through feces, food and water and can be more severe in the ape population. Kevin was born in April 2021 at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to father Lash and mother Madini, the zoo said.

Persons: Kevin, bonobo moneys —, Lash, Madini Organizations: Jacksonville Zoo, Gardens, Facebook, Health, Care Locations: Florida

Through Sept. 27, non-members can get a year-long Sam’s Club membership for just $15, that’s 70% off the typical $50 membership price (terms apply). There are two levels of Sam’s Club memberships: the classic Sam’s Club membership and a Sam’s Club Plus membership. Extra cash back: All Club members earn 1% Sam’s Cash when they use a Sam’s Club Mastercard, but Plus members get 3%. All Club members earn 1% Sam’s Cash when they use a Sam’s Club Mastercard, but Plus members get 3%. Up to $50 Sam’s Cash: Members get $10 Sam’s Cash for each friend that joins using the member’s referral link (limit of 5).

Persons: You’ll, Mark, aren’t, you’ll, it’s, Cash, Member’s Mark, maestros, They’re, wicks, Lauren Levy, TikTok Organizations: Sam’s, The, NBC, Club, Savings, Health, Mastercard, Cash, CNN, Yahoo Entertainment, MSN, USA, Facebook, Twitter

☆ After having my legs amputated, I thought I'd never compete again. I just won a medal at the Paralympics.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Stuart Lieberman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Yet all the things I've seen and the feedback I've received from those back home following or watching have been exceptional. AdvertisementTo be three-hundredths of a second out of the silver-medal position was tough, but I had a really good race in the VL2 200-meter canoe event. The flesh-eating disease caused the bacteria to multiply, kill my tissue, and ultimately require my legs to be amputated. All I thought about was if I could get out of the hospital and lead a normal life moving forward. AdvertisementInstead, be more generic and say: Alright, what does my disability really mean?

Persons: —, Blake Haxton, I'm, it'd, I've, you'll, necrotizing, I'd, medaling, it's, — I'm Organizations: Service, Paris, Business, Brandywine Global Investment Management, Paris Paralympics, Olympic, Olympics, USA Locations: Ohio, Scioto, Brandywine

Though we usually associate acne-prone skin with the more annoying parts of our teenage years, it has become more common in adults. SKIP AHEAD The best products for acne-prone skin | What are the best ingredients for acne-prone skin? The best products for acne-prone skin in 2024The dermatologists I spoke to recommend products with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, adapalene and azelaic acid (more on that below). The dermatologists we spoke to noted a few other considerations when using skin care products on acne-prone skin. For this article, I spoke to dermatologists to find out everything you should know about acne-prone skin care.

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☆ Turkmenistan’s flaming ‘Gates of Hell’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-30 | by ( Joe Yogerst | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Darvaza, Turkmenistan CNN —Rarely does an industrial accident develop into a major tourist attraction. Mysterious originsNo one is quite sure when the gas crater opened, apparently because the Soviet-era reports are missing, incomplete or still confidential. Reaching DarvazaThe gas crater lies a four-hour drive north of Ashgabat, the national capital. Located around a five-minute walk from the crater rim, the camp features yurts with beds and chairs, a shaded dining area and porta-potty/outhouse-style toilets. Garagum lies about a 10-minute walk from the crater rim and even closer to a small rocky mount where visitors can snatch a bird’s-eye-view of the Gates of Hell.

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☆ Mike Lynch won a dramatic 12-year legal battle over his tech company. Weeks later, he and his top lawyer are dead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-22 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Hailed as Britain's Bill Gates, Lynch sold Autonomy, his groundbreaking data-management company, to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion. Shareholders and business commentators were puzzled about what HP, a hardware company, would do with Autonomy, a software company — and why the latter was worth $11 billion. A year after the acquisition, HP wrote down $8.8 billion of the purchase value and accused Lynch of lying about Autonomy's finances. Lynch said HP stifled Autonomy with mismanagement and bureaucracy that pushed out employees and stymied sales. "This verdict closes the book on a relentless 13-year effort to pin HP's well-documented ineptitude on Dr. Lynch," Morvillo said in a joint statement with his attorney colleague Brian Heberlig.

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☆ 5 people diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in New Hampshire after possible exposure from cooling tower
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Five people have developed Legionnaires' disease following possible exposure to contaminated water droplets from a cooling tower in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire, state health officials say. Testing by the DHHS and the state Department of Environmental Services confirmed the presence of Legionella bacteria contaminating the cooling tower. Four of the five people diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease were initially hospitalized and later discharged. “RiverWalk is partnering with DHHS to address the contamination, with additional test results for the cooling tower expected next week,” the release said. However, it can cause a more serious pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease, “which can be fatal if left untreated,” the release said.

Persons: DHHS, Renee Blood, don’t, Benjamin Chan, “, ” Organizations: New Hampshire’s Department of Health, Human Services, of Environmental Services, NBC, RiverWalk Resort, NBC Boston, Centers for Disease Control, CDC Locations: Lincoln , New Hampshire, Lincoln, New

☆ The beginners guide to making kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickles by the chef who pioneered fermentation at three-Michelin-star restaurant Noma
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"I always like to say that if you can make a salad, you can make fermented foods because they're on par in complexity," he said. Fortune Business Insights estimates the global probiotics market will be more than $94 billion by 2027, and a small jar of fermented foods from Whole Foods costs around $9. With the health benefits and value-for-money (not to mention the tastiness) that fermented foods provide, there's no reason not to give fermenting a go. SauerkrautTo make sauerkraut, you need cabbage, salt, and any seasonings of your choice, such as herbs and spices, Zilber said. When you add salt to cabbage, which contains lactic acid-producing bacteria, and lightly massage it, the juices start to release, creating a salty brine.

Persons: —, David Zilber, Zilber, kombucha —, Sauerkraut, It's, chiles Organizations: Service, Business, Stanford University, Foods, LAB Locations: napa, dill

☆ Skin infections and hepatitis spread as Gazans resort to drinking and bathing in contaminated water
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Aria-Bendix-Byline-Jm.Jpg | Aria Bendix | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

(The Israeli military ordered evacuations in eastern Khan Younis on Friday.) NBC NewsGaza’s water system relies heavily on wells and desalination plants, but much of that infrastructure has been decimated. The aid group Oxfam International estimated last month that all of Gaza’s desalination plants and 88% of its water wells had been destroyed or damaged. Alaa Al-Bata, the mayor of Khan Younis, said at least 30 water wells in southern Gaza were destroyed last month. The virus can spread in various ways, including via drinking water contaminated with feces from a person who’s infected.

Persons: Samar Hamoda, Khan Younis, “, ” Hamoda, ” Sobhia, Sobhia, COGAT —, ” COGAT, ”, Steve Morrison, Dr, Ahmed Al, ” Al, Farra, Alaa Al, Bata, Nasrin, Qarra, there’s, COGAT, Morrison Organizations: Samar, NBC, Oxfam International, Oxfam, United Nations, NBC News, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Nasser Hospital, World Health Organization, WHO, UNICEF Locations: Israel, Gaza, Khan, Territories, That’s

☆ The Olympic Marathon Course Is a Torture Test. That’s by Design.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Scott Cacciola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Ed Eyestone is not one for hyperbole. A cleareyed coach and two-time Olympian, he will casually describe his athletes’ 23-mile training runs in a way that makes it sound as if they had gone for brisk walks. He understands that hard training is a part of the profession and that marathons are inherently challenging, so why oversell the struggle? But ask him about the marathon course at the Paris Olympics, and Eyestone speaks with a sort of reverence that borders on fear. “This marathon,” he said, “will have a debris field in the final miles.”Over the past two weeks, thousands of Olympians have tackled the seemingly impossible.

Persons: Ed Eyestone, ”, “ Organizations: Paris Olympics

☆ An Italian scientist started eating like an American and saw his blood sugar and cholesterol skyrocket. A simple diet helped him reverse the damage.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Longo went with what was easiest, consuming all the same things his American relatives and friends were eating. He was startled to discover he'd developed both high cholesterol and high blood pressure at a "very young" age, he said. Longo believes fasting can also propel an important cellular cleanup process in the body, called autophagy. And he says you don't have to spend a bundle of cash at trendy organic markets to make this diet work.

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