Disease Prevention

8 articles

A diverse family sharing a healthy Mediterranean meal outdoors, surrounded by fresh ingredients and scenic coastal views, symbolizing longevity and well-being.
Nutrition

Mediterranean Diet Boosts Longevity, Cuts Mortality Risk

Adhering to a Mediterranean diet can reduce your risk of all-cause mortality by as much as 23%, yet this scientifically validated, life-extending eating pattern is rapidly disappearing in the very cou

Ryan Patel·July 16, 2026
A person looking concerned in a grocery store aisle filled with ultra-processed foods, highlighting the dominance of these products in modern diets.
Nutrition

Ultra-processed foods are now over half of US diets, fueling disease.

In the United States and the United Kingdom, over half of the average dietary energy intake comes from ultra-processed foods, a stark contrast to Italy's mere 10%.

Ryan Patel·July 6, 2026
Abstract representation of chronic inflammation within a human body, with glowing red lines indicating internal damage and a somber, healing-focused atmosphere.
Healthy Living

What are chronic inflammation causes, symptoms, and management strategies?

Chronic inflammation, a persistent and often unacknowledged health condition, contributes to over half of all deaths globally.

Chloe Bennett·June 9, 2026
A diverse group of people enjoying various physical activities like yoga, running, and dancing in a park, representing the benefits of diverse movement patterns for overall health.
Healthy Living

What Are the Benefits of Diverse Movement Patterns for Health?

Active people who engaged in the greatest variety of exercise were 19% less likely to die during a 30-year period than those focusing on a single activity, according to BBC .

Lauren Fisk·May 8, 2026
Active and happy senior men and women enjoying a sunny day outdoors, demonstrating healthy aging and vibrant lifestyles.
Healthy Living

What factors promote exceptional health in later life?

Women at age 50 who consistently practiced just four or five healthy habits gained an additional decade of disease-free life, living approximately 34 more years free of diabetes, cardiovascular diseas

Lauren Fisk·May 2, 2026
A bright and inviting kitchen scene showcasing an assortment of whole grains, with someone preparing a healthy meal, representing the benefits of whole grain nutrition.
Nutrition

What are whole grains and why do they matter for your health?

In a striking dietary trend, over 90% of bread purchases across all demographic subgroups contain refined grain ingredients, according to PMC .

Ryan Patel·April 28, 2026
A split image depicting a person gardening and meditating, symbolizing the connection between sustainable practices and personal wellness for a longer, healthier life.
Healthy Living

What Are Sustainable Healthy Living Routines and Strategies?

Individuals who consistently adopted five specific low-risk lifestyle factors lived up to 14 years longer than those who embraced none, according to The Nutrition Source .

Lauren Fisk·April 23, 2026
A split image contrasting a healthy plate of food with complex, unclear scientific research data, illustrating the challenges in dietary science.
Nutrition

Healthy Diets: What They Are, Why They Matter, & Research Issues

Poor diet quality and physical inactivity contributed to approximately 16.

Chloe Bennett·April 23, 2026