Love your daily slice of bacon? Study says its aging your brain faster
2 months, 1 week ago

Love your daily slice of bacon? Study says its aging your brain faster

Hindustan Times  

Multiple studies have pointed out the ill effects of red meat consumption on health. However, a recent study led by Dr Daniel Wang, Brigham and Women's Hospital, stated that even modest consumption of red meat could wreak havoc on health and lead to long-term effects. Findings of the study: The study tracked 1,33,000 healthcare professionals for up to 43 years to understand how even moderate consumption of red meat on a daily basis can affect brain health. It was observed that just a quarter serving or more of processed red meat per day had a 13% higher risk of developing dementia compared to the ones who consumed a lesser amount than that. Red meat vs. nuts, legumes and fish: Interestingly, the study also observed that there’s a healthy antidote to cognitive decline.

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I ate nothing but red meat and salt... what happened to my hormones, body fat and mental health shocked me
2 days, 10 hours ago

I ate nothing but red meat and salt... what happened to my hormones, body fat and mental health shocked me

Daily Mail  

Jake Moscato decided to try a red meat diet for 60 days to see out whether it would make him look like 'a superhero' or 'mess up' his body. Jake Moscato, a 28-year-old Youtuber decided to try the red meat diet for 60 days to know whether he would look like 'a superhero or mess up his body' The New …

Processed Red Meat Could Raise The Risk Of Dementia: Study
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Processed Red Meat Could Raise The Risk Of Dementia: Study

Huff Post  

Alexander Spatari via Getty Images Eating processed red meat is linked to a higher chance of developing dementia, according to a recent study. A recent study published in the journal Neurology found that eating processed red meat was linked to a higher chance of developing dementia or experiencing cognitive decline. When compared with the “low” group, people with the largest …

Red meat consumption increases dementia risk, cognitive decline, says US study
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Red meat consumption increases dementia risk, cognitive decline, says US study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: People who eat processed red meat have a greater risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia than those who eat very little red meat, according to a new study. Red meat consumption is an established risk factor for chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and even cancers, like breast and prostate cancers. Chan School of Public …

Processed red meat isn’t just bad for your heart, it’s also associated with dementia
2 months ago

Processed red meat isn’t just bad for your heart, it’s also associated with dementia

Salon  

Less red meat is good for the planet and a growing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet. Eating processed red meat was linked to a 16% higher risk of dementia and a faster rate of cognitive aging. Eating about two servings of processed red meat a week raised the risk of dementia …

Red meat eaters beware! Study shows it could increase dementia risks; suggests safer proteins
2 months, 1 week ago

Red meat eaters beware! Study shows it could increase dementia risks; suggests safer proteins

Hindustan Times  

Dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases from brain decline are often seen with age. A study published in Neurology revealed that red meat, especially processed ones, further adds to the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Red meat worsens brain health Already red meat is deemed unhealthy, causing heart disease and diabetes. Red meat, particularly processed forms like bacon, sausages, and …

Scientists reveal how many minutes you lose of life every time you eat a cheeseburger, hotdog or drink a coke
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Scientists reveal how many minutes you lose of life every time you eat a cheeseburger, hotdog or drink a coke

Daily Mail  

You may want to think twice before deciding what to devour at your next baseball game, because depending on what concession you buy, you could be shaving precious moments off your life. The researchers also found that for every 10 percent of daily calories from fruits and vegetables instead of beef and processed meat, someone could add an estimated 48 …

Regular consumption of processed meat linked to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, study finds
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Regular consumption of processed meat linked to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, study finds

Salon  

Many studies have found that the consumption of processed meats is linked to a higher risk of various forms of cancer and heart disease. Additionally, the consumption of 100 grams of unprocessed red meat a day — or the “equivalent to a small steak” — was associated with a 10% higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, …

Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
7 months ago

Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

The Hindu  

That lunchtime staple, the humble ham sandwich, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. A new study from the University of Cambridge highlighted an association between developing type 2 diabetes and eating processed meat like ham and bacon, and red meat such as beef and lamb. So, can processed and red meat really increase your risk of …

Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Here's what the science says
7 months ago

Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Here's what the science says

Hindustan Times  

That lunchtime staple, the humble ham sandwich, has come in for a bashing in the press recently. A new study from the University of Cambridge highlighted an association between developing type 2 diabetes and eating processed meat like ham and bacon, and red meat such as beef and lamb. So, can processed and red meat really increase your risk of …

Your love for sausages and steaks could lead to Type 2 diabetes
7 months ago

Your love for sausages and steaks could lead to Type 2 diabetes

India Today  

To all the meat eaters and lovers out there, it might be time to reconsider your diet to stave off the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. A study by Harvard researchers found that high consumption of red meat and other animal products, rich in heme iron, increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes. A study found that consuming 28 …

Red and processed meat linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk
7 months ago

Red and processed meat linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk

The Hindu  

Consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk across populations, an analysis of data from 1.97 million participants, published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, has found. Earlier research indicated that higher intakes of processed meat and unprocessed red meat are associated with an elevated risk of type 2 …

Lancet study reveals red meat consumption can cause increased diabetes risk
7 months ago

Lancet study reveals red meat consumption can cause increased diabetes risk

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A latest Lancet study of nearly two million people from 20 different countries has found a direct link between consuming red meats like steak, bacon and sausages and type 2 diabetes. The study, published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, involving data from over 1.9 million adults, found that the habitual consumption of 50 grams of processed meat …

New study links processed deli meat with higher risk for dementia
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New study links processed deli meat with higher risk for dementia

The Independent  

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The items you should swap on your fry-up to reduce the risk of dementia
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The items you should swap on your fry-up to reduce the risk of dementia

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A large new research project analysed the links between processed red meat consumption and a …

Swap bacon or sausages for beans or tofu to cut dementia risk by a quarter, study suggests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Swap bacon or sausages for beans or tofu to cut dementia risk by a quarter, study suggests

The Telegraph  

Swapping sausages or bacon for beans or tofu could cut a person’s risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, a study has found. Processed meat twice a week raises risk by 14 per cent Consuming two servings of processed red meat each week appeared to raise the risk of dementia by 14 per cent, compared to consumption of about three …

5 Benefits Of Not Eating Meat: Why Is It Good Not To Eat Meat?
1 year, 1 month ago

5 Benefits Of Not Eating Meat: Why Is It Good Not To Eat Meat?

The Quint  

Stroke Meat causes blockages in blood vessels, and it leads to strokes. Consumption of red meat in particular is said to increase the risk of an ischemic stroke by 47 percent. Even the modest consumption of red or processed meat significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, an illness that causes debilitating health problems, which include blindness, kidney failure, …

Study finds association of red meat with inflammation. Details inside
1 year, 4 months ago

Study finds association of red meat with inflammation. Details inside

Hindustan Times  

Inflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, and the role of nutrition in inflammation is gaining scientific attention. Recommendations to reduce red meat consumption, in example, are frequently based, in part, on old studies showing that red meat negatively affects inflammation - despite the fact that more recent studies have not supported this. The role …

Can red meat cause type 2 diabetes?
1 year, 5 months ago

Can red meat cause type 2 diabetes?

The Independent  

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How red meat consumption is linked to diabetes risk
1 year, 5 months ago

How red meat consumption is linked to diabetes risk

Live Mint  

More than 100 million people in India have diabetes, a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research revealed in June. A new study suggests switching to plant protein as eating more than one weekly serving of red meat may increase type 2 diabetes risk. Chan School of Public Health, showed that people who eat just two servings of red …

Harvard study claims eating red meat twice a week can increase diabetes risk
1 year, 5 months ago

Harvard study claims eating red meat twice a week can increase diabetes risk

Hindustan Times  

Previous studies have often found a link between red meat consumption and type 2 diabetes risk but a new study by experts at Harvard University analysed a large number of type 2 diabetes cases among participants and claimed that people who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. …

Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in Type 2 diabetes risk
1 year, 5 months ago

Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in Type 2 diabetes risk

NPR  

Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in Type 2 diabetes risk Enlarge this image toggle caption LauriPatterson/Getty Images LauriPatterson/Getty Images People who routinely eat a lot of red meat may be increasing their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Sponsor Message People tend to think of red meat as a risk …

Replacing fish with beef or chicken in Mediterranean diet could give even more benefits to the brain
1 year, 11 months ago

Replacing fish with beef or chicken in Mediterranean diet could give even more benefits to the brain

Daily Mail  

Including beef, chicken or pork in your Mediterranean diet could help stave off Alzheimer's, a study suggests. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, found that a modified version of the famous diet that incorporated foods from the typical low-carb, high fat, keto diet reduced levels of a neurotransmitter in the brain linked with cognitive decline. Researchers found that …

How Food Affects Your Heart Health
2 years, 1 month ago

How Food Affects Your Heart Health

Huff Post  

Westend61 via Getty Images Eggs have gotten a raw deal. Even though we’re not exactly living in the ’90s, when “low fat” was slapped on the packaging of everything from frozen yogurt to cookies, Dr. Steven Masley, a physician, clinical professor at the University of South Florida and author of “The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up,” told HuffPost that many people still …

Eat less meat to prevent cancer, says new study
2 years, 8 months ago

Eat less meat to prevent cancer, says new study

Live Mint  

Eat less meat to prevent cancer, advises a study that was released online by BMC Medicine. When examining individual cancers, the researchers discovered that the risk of colon cancer was reduced by 9% in persons who consumed meat no more than five times per week compared to those who consumed meat more frequently. Men who ate only fish had a …

Vegetarians, vegans and pescatarians have a better memory than meat-eaters, study claims
2 years, 9 months ago

Vegetarians, vegans and pescatarians have a better memory than meat-eaters, study claims

The Independent  

Opting for a vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian diet could boost your memory, a new study has claimed. “Adherence to a plant-based rather than a meat-based diet results in improved short-term verbal memory,” wrote Pinar Sengul, who led the study at Birbeck University of London. “Diet was found to have a significant effect on memory but no significant effect on sleep …

Plant-based diet can slash the risk of heart disease by up to 52%, study finds
3 years, 7 months ago

Plant-based diet can slash the risk of heart disease by up to 52%, study finds

Daily Mail  

Eating a largely vegan diet made up of plant-based foods can slash the risk of heart disease by up to 52 per cent, new research suggests. Scroll down for video Eating a largely vegan diet made up of plant-based foods can slash the risk of heart disease by up to 52 per cent, new research suggests VEGETARIAN DIETS CAN LOWER …

Ways to wean yourself off red meat, as new review says it ‘increases risk of heart disease’
3 years, 8 months ago

Ways to wean yourself off red meat, as new review says it ‘increases risk of heart disease’

The Independent  

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Consumption of red meat associated with heart diseases according to new study
3 years, 11 months ago

Consumption of red meat associated with heart diseases according to new study

Hindustan Times  

An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function. "Previous studies have shown links between greater red meat consumption and increased risk of heart attacks or dying from heart disease," said study author Dr. Zahra Raisi-Estabragh of Queen Mary University of London, UK. The researchers found …

Consuming Unprocessed Red Meat Could Prove Protective Against Dementia, Study Suggests
4 years ago

Consuming Unprocessed Red Meat Could Prove Protective Against Dementia, Study Suggests

News 18  

Scientists in the UK have found an association between eating processed meat and dementia risk. Processed meat and dementia risk Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study found that consuming a 25g serving of processed meat a day — equivalent to one rasher of bacon — is associated with a 44% increased risk of developing dementia. The …

Study examines possible link between diet and dementia
4 years ago

Study examines possible link between diet and dementia

The Independent  

UK researchers examining a possible link between diet and dementia have suggested eating processed meat could be associated with a higher risk of developing the disease. Professor Kevin McConway, emeritus professor of applied statistics at the Open University, said any claim that eating processed meat could cause an increase in dementia risk would go “well beyond a reasonable interpretation of …

Eating meat linked to range of illnesses, not just cancer — new study
4 years ago

Eating meat linked to range of illnesses, not just cancer — new study

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With these “adverse health behaviours” accounted for, the study …

What happens to your body when you give up meat?
4 years, 1 month ago

What happens to your body when you give up meat?

The Independent  

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Substituting red meat in diet with quality plant-based foods can cut coronary heart disease risk by 14%: Study
4 years, 3 months ago

Substituting red meat in diet with quality plant-based foods can cut coronary heart disease risk by 14%: Study

Firstpost  

The American Heart Association says that red meats like beef, pork and lamb have more saturated fats than chicken, fish and vegetable sources of protein Red meat is bad for your heart health. To address these inadequacies, this new study examines the relation between the consumption of total, processed and unprocessed red meat and the risk of coronary heart disease. …

Ditching red meat in favour of vegan substitutes cuts heart disease risk, say scientists
4 years, 7 months ago

Ditching red meat in favour of vegan substitutes cuts heart disease risk, say scientists

The Independent  

Swapping red meat for certain plant-based meat alternatives can cut the risk of suffering heart disease, scientists have found. American researchers who studied people eating both meat and meat substitutes discovered those who ate red meat at least twice a day had higher levels of a molecule that makes people susceptible to cardiovascular ill health. One diet involved at least …

Red and processed meat are not ok for health, study says, despite news to the contrary
5 years, 1 month ago

Red and processed meat are not ok for health, study says, despite news to the contrary

CNN  

CNN — If you’ve been swayed by recent reports that red and processed meat isn’t harmful to your health, put down that bacon – there’s bad news. New analysis of long term data on nearly 30,000 people found a small but significant risk of death from any cause tied toeating two servings of processed meat or unprocessed red meat each …

Many Nutritionists Say Their Advice About Red Meat Remains Unchanged
5 years, 5 months ago

Many Nutritionists Say Their Advice About Red Meat Remains Unchanged

NPR  

Many Nutritionists Say Their Advice About Red Meat Remains Unchanged New research on red meat contradicts the advice of major health groups. The controversial new study concludes that there's no need for people to cut back on eating red meat. AUBREY: The American Institute for Cancer Research concludes eating more than 18 ounces of red meat per week can increase …

9 Meat Myths Nutritionists Wish You’d Stop Believing
5 years, 8 months ago

9 Meat Myths Nutritionists Wish You’d Stop Believing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING These days, there’s no shortage of confusing information about eating meat, its effects on our health, and what to look for when buying it. “Many people are afraid of meat products because of the fear-based marketing that’s commonly used,” Michigan-based registered dietician Kelsey Lorencz told HuffPost. “They don’t know what to do, since they can’t afford the …

Heavy red meat eaters at increased risk of death
5 years, 9 months ago

Heavy red meat eaters at increased risk of death

India TV News  

Increasing red meat consumption, particularly processed red meat, is associated with a higher risk of death, researchers warned. A study published in the journal BMJ shows that replacing red meat with other protein sources, such as eggs and fish, whole grains and vegetables, over time may help you live longer. After adjusting for age and other potentially influential factors, increasing …

Red meat consumption increases risk of early death by 10%, study finds
5 years, 9 months ago

Red meat consumption increases risk of early death by 10%, study finds

The Independent  

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Swapping one portion of red meat a day for fish or nuts could cut risk of early death by almost a fifth
5 years, 9 months ago

Swapping one portion of red meat a day for fish or nuts could cut risk of early death by almost a fifth

The Telegraph  

Swapping one portion of red meat for fish or nuts daily could cut the risk of early death by almost a fifth, research in the British Medical Journal suggests. The results showed that swapping a daily portion of meat for fish cut the risk by 17 per cent over the eight-year period. And those who increased their consumption of nuts, …

Less beef, more beans. Experts say world needs a new diet
6 years, 2 months ago

Less beef, more beans. Experts say world needs a new diet

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A hamburger a week, but no more — that’s about as much red meat people should eat to do what’s best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world’s diet. The report from a panel of nutrition, agriculture and environmental experts recommends a plant-based diet, based on previously published studies …

Cut red meat, sugar by 50%: Lancet’s diet plan for the world
6 years, 2 months ago

Cut red meat, sugar by 50%: Lancet’s diet plan for the world

The Hindu  

With the ideal diet, your life would be less sweet but your lifespan would be longer. Unhealthy diets are the leading cause of ill-health worldwide, and following this healthy diet could avoid approximately 11 million premature deaths a year, the report said. UN goals “These global targets define a safe operating space for food systems that allow us to assess …

Eating red meat and cheese can help heart health, scientists claim
6 years, 6 months ago

Eating red meat and cheese can help heart health, scientists claim

The Independent  

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Here’s how red meat affects your heart
6 years, 9 months ago

Here’s how red meat affects your heart

India TV News  

Researchers have succeeded in establishing a link between an allergen found in red meat and the build-up of fats that block the heart arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and stroke. However, the new study, published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, showed that tick bites could trigger the allergic reaction to red meat and spread the …

Less shrinkage: This is your aging brain on the Mediterranean diet
8 years, 2 months ago

Less shrinkage: This is your aging brain on the Mediterranean diet

LA Times  

The study looked at a group of 562 Scots in their 70s over a three-year period. But new research shows that brain shrinkage is less pronounced in older folks whose diets hew closely to the traditional diet of Mediterranean peoples -- including lots of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and olive oil, little red meat and poultry, and regular, moderate consumption …

Eating three rashers of bacon a day raises the risk of dying from heart disease, new study shows
8 years, 6 months ago

Eating three rashers of bacon a day raises the risk of dying from heart disease, new study shows

The Independent  

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More red meat, less fruits in diet increases body’s biological age
8 years, 10 months ago

More red meat, less fruits in diet increases body’s biological age

Hindustan Times  

It’s time you put some thought into your diet, if you don’t already. A diet containing too much red meat and not enough fruits and vegetables could increase your body’s ‘biological age’ and lead to health problems, according to a latest research. Research led by the University of Glasgow and published in Aging, has found that a moderate increase in …

Processed Meat Is Bad For You, But It's No Tobacco
9 years, 4 months ago

Processed Meat Is Bad For You, But It's No Tobacco

Huff Post  

Carlos Gawronski via Getty Images You couldn't be on the Internet this week without seeing headlines splashed across news sites and social media stating that eating processed meat causes cancer -- some outlets even going so far as to claim that eating bacon is as big of a health gamble as smoking cigarettes. Your actual cancer risk is small On …

Red meat: Cutting down on 'probable carcinogenic' may have significant environmental benefits
9 years, 5 months ago

Red meat: Cutting down on 'probable carcinogenic' may have significant environmental benefits

The Independent  

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