MNT weekly newsletter - September 26, 2018

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Welcome to this week's Medical News Today newsletter, containing the headlines from the past week, across your chosen news categories.


Nutrition / Diet
Is Greek yogurt good for you?
Greek yogurt is a popular addition to a healthful breakfast and other meals. In this article, learn about the health benefits of Greek yogurt, such as improving bone and gut health.
What can you eat on an anti-inflammatory diet?
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may wish to follow an anti-inflammatory diet to reduce the painful inflammation that this condition causes. There are many healthful anti-inflammatory recipes available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between. Learn more about following an anti-inflammatory diet here.
What is the link between psoriatic arthritis and gluten?
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) causes painful, swollen joints. In people with celiac disease (CD), eating gluten can trigger diarrhea and other digestive symptoms. Research suggests that these two conditions often occur together and that following a gluten-free diet may relieve symptoms of both. Learn more here.
How insufficient carbs affect the gut microbiota
Researchers use an artificial intestine to simulate and examine the effects of two different diets on the composition of gut bacteria.
Which foods help prevent migraines?
Food is one of the possible triggers of migraines. As a result, some people who get migraines may benefit from eating or avoiding certain types of food. Learn more about the foods that could prevent, trigger, or relieve a migraine here.
Eating when full: A battle between two brain signals
Why do we keep eating when we're full? Scientists uncover a fight for control between two small adjacent brain areas plus involvement of the opioid system.
What are the best sources of omega-3?
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients. Oily fish, seeds, and nuts are among the best sources. In this article, we take a look at 15 omega-3-rich foods.
The Mediterranean diet reduces stroke risk, too
In the latest study to investigate the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, researchers identify a reduction in stroke risk for those who partake.
The 10 best probiotics for vegans
While yogurt is a popular probiotic food, it is not suitable for vegans. However, many other plant-based foods contain probiotics, including miso, tempeh, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi. In this article, learn about these and other vegan probiotic foods, including the health benefits they may offer people.
What are the pros and cons of a juice cleanse?
Juice cleanses involve consuming only juice for a few days. Some people claim that they can aid weight loss and detoxify the body, but the evidence is scarce. Learn about the pros and cons here.
High-fiber foods for a healthful diet
Fiber is an essential nutrient for boosting heart and gut health, and yet hardly anyone includes enough of it in their daily diet. In this article, we explain some of the best high-fiber foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
Just 10 minutes of light activity can boost memory
A recent study concludes that just a short burst of light exercise can increase brain activity associated with the formation of new memories.
Stroke severity reduced in those who walk regularly
A study of people who had strokes finds that symptoms were less severe in those who did light to moderate exercise, such as 4 hours of walking per week.


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