Posts Tagged ‘health’
Study Finds Intermittent Fasting More Effective Than Traditional Calorie Restriction for Weight Loss
A recent study from the University of Colorado School of Medicine has shown that intermittent fasting—specifically a regimen known as “4:3 fasting”—may be more effective for weight loss than conventional calorie-restricted diets. The 4:3 fasting method involves eating normally on four days of the week, while limiting food intake significantly on three non-consecutive days. On
Read MoreStudy Links Dangerous Cancer Risk to Obesity and Stress: A Wake-Up Call for the Frum Community
A newly published medical study has highlighted a growing health concern that should prompt reflection within the Torah community. Researchers have found that individuals suffering from obesity combined with high levels of chronic stress are at significantly increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal forms of cancer. While this news is
Read MoreLess Butter is Better, Use Plant Oils Instead
A recent study led by Harvard Medical School and published in JAMA Internal Medicine has shed light on the health implications of butter consumption compared to plant-based oils. The research analyzed data from over 221,000 adults over a span of 30 to 50 years, revealing that higher butter intake is associated with a 15% increased risk of premature
Read MoreScientists Make Breakthrough in Prosthetic Technology
Scientists have developed a prosthetic system that enables amputees to experience temperature sensations—specifically warmth and coldness—in their phantom limbs. This innovative approach leverages the phenomenon of phantom limb sensations, where individuals perceive feelings in a limb that has been amputated. Phantom limb sensations occur when amputees feel that their missing limb is still present, experiencing sensations
Read MoreCanned Tuna Recall Due to Potential Health Risk
Tri-Union Seafoods has initiated a voluntary recall of specific canned tuna products sold under various brand names, including Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s. Some if not all of these brands are certified OU Parve. This recall follows the discovery of a manufacturing defect in the “easy open” pull-tab lids, which may compromise the
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