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Artificial light exposure at night has become increasingly common with the widespread use of indoor lighting and electronic devices. It is now evident that, beyond its effects on sleep, night-time light exposure may also negatively influence the cardiovascular health by disrupting circadian rhythms. Previous studies have associated greater night-time light exposure with adverse cardiometabolic profiles, […]

Reduction in sodium intake has been one of the much-practised health strategy for controlling blood pressure (BP) and reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. A review in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition claimed that this singular focus may have fallen short, and that raising potassium intake should now be considered as a parallel approach to sodium reduction,

Physical inactivity is one of the major drivers cited for the cardiovascular disease burden globally, and with increasing trend towards sedentary lifestyle, there is an urgent need to identify feasible, everyday interventions that can lower the impending cardiovascular risk.1 Regular stair climbing is seen as a simple and accessible way to incorporate moderate-to-vigorous physical activity

Daily consumption of tomatoes may help reduce hepatic steatosis in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to an exploratory randomized controlled trial published in Nutrients. Researchers studied 79 adults with MASLD who were randomized to either a tomato-free control diet or an intervention diet providing 200 g/day of raw tomatoes and 50 g/day of

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide and has increasingly shown beneficial effects on liver health. Observational studies have linked regular coffee consumption with lower liver enzyme levels, including alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and gamma-glutamyl transferase, particularly among individuals at increased risk of liver injury.1 Coffee contains several bioactive compounds, including polyphenols,

A plant-rich Green Mediterranean (Green-MED) diet may improve folate status and cardiometabolic health, according to an 18-month secondary analysis of the DIRECT-PLUS randomized controlled trial published in Clinical Nutrition. Researchers analysed 294 participants randomized to healthy dietary guidelines, a Mediterranean diet, or a Green-MED diet. The Green-MED diet included reduced red and processed meat intake, 28

Overweight and obesity have emerged as major global public health challenges, substantially increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic metabolic disorders. Although lifestyle interventions traditionally focus on diet and physical activity, growing evidence indicates that sleep duration is a critical determinant of body weight regulation and metabolic health. 1

MIND’s Lab Publishing is proud and excited to celebrate the publication of the 200th issue of the MIND’s Lab MediWeek Newsletter. Our consistent endeavour over the past four years to promote evidence-based public health awareness is a testament to our enduring commitment to advancing public health knowledge and empowering communities. Regular resistance training, particularly when

Falls and osteoporotic fractures are major causes of disability, loss of independence, and healthcare utilization among older adults worldwide. Approximately one-third of adults aged ≥65 years’ experience at least one fall annually, with fractures contributing substantially to morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Calcium and vitamin D supplements have long been recommended to improve bone health

Breaking up prolonged periods of sitting with short bouts of physical activity may reduce the risk of cancer-related death, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine. Researchers analyzed data from 91,292 UK Biobank participants who wore wrist accelerometers for seven days to objectively measure sedentary behavior and physical activity. Participants were followed for a median of 12.38 years to