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Protein intake affects constipation differently across genders: Study
The authors from Wenzhou Medical University, Hangzhou, China, assessed data from 14,048 participants over the age of 20 (7,072 men and 6,976 women) and found that women were more likely to suffer from constipation and more susceptible to the impact of high protein intake on constipation.ย โThese insights are crucial for guiding dietary protein recommendations…
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Seizing the โwindow of opportunityโ for aging well
The talk highlighted the shift towards proactive health managementโor โwell-agingโโand the need for brand’s to focus on holistic solutions.ย Manfred Eggersdorfer, professor in healthy aging at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, toldย attendeesย that it is important to seize the โwindow of opportunityโ for delivering prevention strategies to promote a healthy life.ย โWe’re fortunate to…
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Endometriosis awareness month: Industry aims to bridge nutrition gap
A webinar broadcast earlier this week by The Endometriosis Foundation explored the nutrition needs of those with the condition.ย Sophie Medlin, dietitian and chair for the British Dietetic Association for London, discussed the lack of awareness when it comes to endometriosis, which has led to misinformation and uncertainty when it comes to nutrition.ย โWomen are…
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The womenโs health category: A โco-creationโ of macro trends
It isnโt a macro trend but a significant component of the health and wellness space, the active nutrition consultant explained in his opening speech to delegates in Gstaad, Switzerland. The category brings together key trends, and the category is in fact “a co-creation of several different macro trends” that are underpinned by important markets, he…