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A large study found the strongest associations when people ate well in midlife, not just later on.

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Low-Fiber Refined Diets Linked to Memory Changes in Aging Rats

An animal study suggests the aged brain may be sensitive to fiber-free processed diets, possibly through reduced gut-derived butyrate.

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For Night Shift Workers, Fiber Intake Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

Healthy Diet Patterns Linked to Lower Risk of Early Cognitive Decline

Can Adding Mango and Avocado Improve Blood Vessel Function?

The Science Behind ‘the Munchies,’ Explained

Food Insecurity May Quietly Undermine Workplace Performance

Most Popular

New Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Among Health Experts

People Ate More Food but Fewer Calories on a Wholefood Diet

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Can Adding Mango and Avocado Improve Blood Vessel Function?

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For Night Shift Workers, Fiber Intake Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

Healthy Diet Patterns Linked to Lower Risk of Early Cognitive Decline

Low-Fiber Refined Diets Linked to Memory Changes in Aging Rats

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