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A new study brings to light a worrying figure: Even a small addition of ultra-processed food to the daily menu could raise the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, even among those who strictly adhere to a healthy, plant-rich diet.According to the study, increasing the consumption of ultra-processed foods by just 10% a day, equivalent to a small bag of snacks, was linked to an increase in the risk of dementia and harm to attention capabilities. These are foods that undergo significant industrial processing, contain additives, food colorings, flavorings, and stabilizers, and are often rich in sugar, salt, and fat.The…

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If outdoor cooking is your idea of a good time, a great barbecue or pizza oven can completely transform how (and how often) you cook outside. From smoky, low‑and‑slow barbecues to blisteringly hot pizza ovens, the right kit makes all the difference.The good news? You don’t need a professional setup or a big garden to get impressive results at home. With so many options now available, from compact electric grills to crowdpleasing pizza ovens built for entertaining, there’s something to suit every space and budget.To help you cut through the hype, our reviews team have spent hours testing the best…

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A structured diet helped older patients with persistent AF lose nearly 10% of their body weight, but the LOSE-AF trial found that slimmer patients did not have fewer symptoms or better rhythm control. Sclafani M, Spartera M, Esmati Y, et al. Weight Loss in Older Patients With Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: The LOSE-AF Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: Magic mine / Shutterstock In a recent article published in JAMA, researchers present and discuss the outcomes of the LOSE-AF trial, a randomized clinical trial designed to investigate whether a structured, low-calorie diet could safely reduce body weight in older adults with overweight or…

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Hannah Murray recalled having a psychotic breakdown after joining a wellness cult in 2017. “It’s easy to go, ‘Well, that would never happen to me,’ but we do ourselves a disservice when we start saying that, because you don’t know,” the “Game of Thrones” actress told the Guardian in an interview published on Saturday. Murray — who talks about her harrowing experience in her forthcoming memoir, “The Make-Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness” — said she “had no idea [she] was going to go through any of the things in the book.” Hannah Murray (seen above in 2014) had a psychotic…

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What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Treasury yields cooled and Iran peace progress eased fears of an oil-driven inflation spike. Discretionary stocks are the most sensitive to consumer confidence. When shoppers worry about gas prices and interest rates, they cut spending on non-essentials first. The combination of lower yields, the Dow at new highs, and progress in Iran talks reversed both worries. Cooler yields also mean cheaper auto loans and credit card rates, which directly free up monthly cash flow for discretionary purchases. Falling oil prices reduce gas-pump costs, which act like a tax…

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PINE RIVER — The Senior Nutrition Program offers a nutritionally balanced meal for all people and is open for in-person dining at locations in both Pine River and Crosslake.In Pine River, meals are served at 11 a.m. Monday-Friday at the Heartland Apartments, 445 Snell Ave., in Pine River. In Crosslake, meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday at the Crosslake Community Center. The suggested voluntary donation is $7 per meal for those over 60 and $10.50 for those under 60.To make a reservation to eat in the dining hall, to pick up a meal or to have a meal delivered,…

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In the wake of rising egg prices, a humble ingredient rose to popularity amongst high-protein enthusiasts and cost-effective consumers alike. I’m talking about cottage cheese, the curd-filled dairy product that sits alongside yogurt, butter and milk in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store. It’s deliciously creamy. It’s rich in texture. And it spans both savory and sweet. Much of the recent cottage cheese craze can be attributed to social media, namely TikTok. Recipes range from innovative to straight-up wacky. Take, for example, elaborate platters of vegetable crudité, complete with cottage cheese, yellow mustard and a sausage or two.…

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