Can’t remember that movie star’s name? You’re not alone. Memory declines as people get older. Here’s the latest on studies testing diet, drugs, or other measures to slow that cognitive decline...and, ideally, ward off dementia.
White flour or starch dressed up with a smidgen of veggies, olive oil, or nuts—some crackers aren’t all they’re, um, cracked up to be. Here’s how to find the best...plus a few of our faves(at right). Scroll downto see how to decode cracker claims.
“Quest Introduces First-To-Market Consumer-Initiated Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Assessment on questhealth.com,” said the July press release. For $399, you can now get a blood test that didn’t need the FDA’s approval and doesn’t require a doctor’s visit. Should you?
Madison Avenue is alive and kicking, not just on TV but in ads, posts, and videos on social media, YouTube, you name it. Food companies make it so easy. They dress up refined carbs with a dash of vegetables. Or turn up the protein in candy. Or find a new ploy to sell water. What could go wrong?
Fact vs. FictionLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch
Marijuana (aka cannabis) and THC, its intoxicating component, are legal in dozens of states. And enthusiastic claims for CBD, its non-intoxicating component, flourish online and in some drugstores. But confusion abounds about what cannabis and its components can—or can’t—do for your health.
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The goal of this report is to make recommendations for policy, voluntary actions, and research areas to support in-store and online food environments that make healthy food and beverage choices easier for all consumers. All shoppers face barriers to purchasing nutritious food in a retail environment that disproportionately promotes unhealthy food products. However, retail marketing has an even greater impact on shoppers who use SNAP. The recommendations outlined in this report were informed by a convening of industry, SNAP participant, and public health stakeholders, and are grounded in the promotion of equitable access to healthy foods for all residents of the US.
Elentorno alimentario en la venta minoristadesempeña un papel importante a la horade orientar las decisiones de compra de losconsumidores. Los comercios minoristasutilizan el producto, el punto de venta, el precio y la promoción (las cuatro P) como estrategias de marketing clave para influir en el comportamiento de los consumidores, tanto en las tiendas como en línea. Estas estrategias se utilizan de forma desproporcionada para comercializar alimentos hipercalóricos que son bajos en nutrientes y contribuyen a una dieta de baja calidad. Vea el recurso adjunto para obtener más información.
