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A plant-based pattern cut 20-year heart disease risk by 26%

Greek researchers followed 1,988 adults for two decades and found the diet that was best for the planet was also best for the heart. The Western pattern showed nothing.

Jul 31, 2026

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The weight came back. The visceral fat loss didn't.

A Circulation follow-up scanned 366 people 5 and 10 years after two diet trials and found that despite complete weight regain, visceral fat stayed partly down, and 10% less of it cut diabetes risk 28%.

Jul 29, 2026

A plate of chickpea salad with hummus, rocket leaves and olive oil

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Diet tracked with dementia risk despite Alzheimer's markers

A JAMA Network Open study of 1,865 older Swedes found an anti-inflammatory diet was linked to lower dementia risk even in people whose blood already showed Alzheimer's disease markers.

Jul 25, 2026