Diet
Study links higher fruit and vegetable intake to better same‑day sleep
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Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University report that eating more fruits and vegetables during the day was associated with better sleep that night in healthy young adults. Meeting a five‑cup daily intake used to represent CDC recommendations was linked to an estimated 16% improvement in sleep quality, based on objective measures. The authors describe this as the first study to show a same‑day association between diet and objectively measured sleep.
Healthy planetary diet could prevent 15 million premature deaths yearly
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A study highlights a sustainable diet that benefits both human health and the environment, potentially preventing 15 million premature deaths each year. This proposal focuses on balanced and eco-friendly eating patterns. The report, published in El País, emphasizes the urgency of global dietary changes.
Why peaches strengthen eye health and the immune system
Peaches, also known as melocotón, offer multiple health benefits, including eye protection and immune system strengthening. This fruit prevents cardiovascular diseases and improves intestinal function, though it has contraindications for allergic individuals. It can be easily incorporated into daily diets in various ways.
Study finds diet sodas raise liver disease risk as much as sugary ones
A large UK study has shown that both sugar-sweetened and low- or no-sugar soft drinks increase the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Consuming more than one can daily was linked to up to 60% higher odds of developing the condition. The findings, presented at UEG Week 2025, challenge the view of diet drinks as a healthier alternative.
Running reverses junk food's depressive effects in rats
New research from University College Cork shows that voluntary exercise can counteract the mood-damaging impacts of a high-fat, high-sugar diet in rats. The study highlights specific gut metabolites and hormones that explain these benefits. However, poor diet still limits brain neurogenesis despite exercise.