1. Behind the Headlines.
- Subjects
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ALZHEIMER'S disease risk factors , *DEMENTIA risk factors , *CACAO , *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors , *DIETARY supplements , *FOOD , *GRAIN , *LOW-carbohydrate diet , *MEDICINE information services , *MEMORY , *PSYCHOLOGICAL stress , *VITAMINS , *CONSUMER information services , *DIETARY sucrose , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
The article presents several research studies that clarify some misunderstandings about food that proliferate on the Internet or social media. Topics cited include the role of dark chocolate in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes and improving memory, lack of evidence showing that food can improve or reduce stress, and use of vitamins to prevent cancer and other illnesses.
- Published
- 2015