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Hello, health and wellness enthusiasts. Im Natalie Rahhal, your guest guide to this weeks health headlines and what they might mean for you. Read on to learn how to incorporate some good-for-you habits into your day-to-day life (and maybe cut a few things out).

Heres what our team learned this week:

Another dairy farm worker has been infected with bird flu; that marks the third this year and only the fourth ever in the United States. Health officials still say the risk to the average person is low, but the government is preparing in case things get worse. In the meantime, its a good idea to keep your distance from wild birds and livestock, and definitely dont drink raw milk.

Guess what else is coming to the States this summer? Trillions of cicadas. If that doesnt freak you out, you might try eating one so long as you read health editor Rachel Grumman Benders guide to consuming them safely first.

A new study finds that young people are drinking less alcohol compared to older generations, Korin Miller reports. Experts have some ideas about why, and suggestions about what the rest of us can learn from the kids these days when it comes to cutting back on booze.

Is it time to invest in a shower head filter? TikTokers claim its the secret to avoiding skin and hair problems caused by hard water and chlorine in your water supply. Heres what experts told reporter Kerry Justich about the trend.

Want some reasons to feel hopeful about the future? Us too, and we've got them. Columnist Marcia Kester Doyle spoke to older brides about what makes later-in-life relationships work, and why its never too late for love. And I convinced three experts on aging to tell me their secrets to living a good life for longer.

Headed to the beach? More than just fun, it's also good for your mental health, freelancer Amelia Edelman writes, especially if you implement these expert-approved tips.

Here are more suggestions for improving your well-being this week:

Many doctors agree that the Mediterranean diet is among the healthiest. Its been linked to lower risk of heart attack, stroke, obesity and high blood pressure, as well as certain types of cancers. Now a new study which tracked women over a 25-year period found that those who more closely followed the diet were 23% less likely to die of any cause. The researchers also found that the diet, plant-based and rich in healthy fats) helped reduce inflammation and insulin resistance while improving metabolism.

Theres still a lot of mystery around the fundamentals of sleep why we need it, how much we need and how to get it. And some studies suggest that you shouldnt fight your natural inclinations about when to sleep. But the latest research finds that everyones mental health is better when they go to bed early even people who consider themselves night owls. Those who stayed up late had higher rates of mental and behavioral disorders.

Its tempting to try to bond with colleagues by venting about work stress and how busy you are. But trust us, your co-workers reallydont want to hear about it, according to a new report published in the journal Personnel Psychology. Not only did so-called stress bragging turn co-workers off, the stress was contagious, leading to higher levels of burnout. So lets try a different icebreaker, shall we?

Many experts (and parents) consider smartphones a leading suspect in the rising rates of depression and anxiety among teenagers. But the devices may not be all bad, new research suggests. Teens moods were slightly better, on average, while they were using their phones, according to the study of 253 adolescents between ages 12 and 17. Results from a second study suggest that smartphone use doesnt cause depression to worsen over time in young adults (although those who were depressed tended to use social media more, and vice versa).

Nearly 2.5% of kids in the U.S. are allergic to peanuts, and rates have risen by at least 21% since 2010, according to a national data published in 2017. But new research suggests that giving a child peanut butter early on might help avoid allergy issues. The National Institutes of Health study found that 71% fewer children developed peanut allergies if they were fed products made from the nut between infancy and age 5, compared to kids who avoided peanuts. Of course, its always best to consult with your childs pediatrician first.

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Intermittent fasting and protein pacing are two approaches to weight loss that have become increasingly popular in recent years, and new research suggests they could also contribute to a more diverse gut microbiome.

Previous studies have pointed to links between the bacteria in our gut and our tendency to put on weight. These latest findings give us more clues as to how our inner microbes might be managed to keep our bodies in shape.

The researchers behind this latest work (a study largely funded by nutrition supplement company Isagenix) say their findings will be useful for understanding how the gut microbiome adapts to changes in what and when we eat which intermittent fasting and protein-pacing diets put limits on.

"To maintain a stable community and ecosystem, the gut microbiome must regulate its growth rate and diversity in response to nutrient availability and population density," Alex Mohr, a microbiome researcher at Arizona State University, and colleagues write in their published paper.

The study enrolled 41 overweight or obese volunteers, who ate either a healthy, calorie-restricted Mediterranean-style diet based on US dietary recommendations, or a combined intermittent fasting and protein-pacing (IF-P) diet for two months.

A protein-pacing diet involves controlling protein intake at specific meals, while intermittent fasting limits food consumption to certain times on some days. Compared to the calorie-restricted diet, the IF-P diet had about 250-300 more calories per non-fasting day, but included more protein by gram on those days.

At the end of eight weeks, stool samples showed those on the IF-P diet had a more diverse selection of microbiota compared to the other group. The effects varied by individual, but overall the IF-P diet group reported experiencing fewer gastrointestinal problems. They also shed more visceral fat, the body fat most relevant to metabolic health risks such as diabetes and heart disease.

What's more, those on the IF-P diet showed a number of biological shifts associated with losing weight: more of the gut bacteria found in leaner body types, such as Christensenellaceae, and more proteins and protein fragments linked to different aspects of weight loss.

"This novel work provides insight into the gut microbe and metabolomic profile of participants following an IF-P or calorie-restricted diet and highlights important differences in microbial assembly associated with weight loss and body composition responsiveness," the researchers write.

This study involved a relatively small number of participants, so trials with larger groups of people are needed to help validate the results, but it suggests that particular types of diet might help remodel the gut and help with weight control.

We know that obesity is a growing problem with over a billion people worldwide now classed as obese and that obesity leads to a range of other health issues, including an increased risk of cardiovascular problems and certain cancers.

Encouragingly, the increased gut microbe diversity seen in the IF-P group is associated with other health benefits besides weight loss, including better digestive health and a more resilient immune system which is definitely worthy of future research.

"These findings shed light on the differential effects of intermittent fasting regimens, including intermittent fasting and protein pacing as a promising dietary intervention for obesity management and microbiotic and metabolic health," the team concludes.

The study has been published in Nature Communications.

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Stunt performer Luke Davis tells GQ that, for someone willing and eager to absorb bumps and bruises, his line of work is a dream job. We get paid to get dressed up in costumes and play around," he says. "They put us on wires and they make us their own personal amusement rides. It takes a lot of work to make them look the way they want, but you get to pretend to be the heroes you grew up with every single day. You can't ask for more.

Davis, who is often brought in as a stunt double for fellow large Australian Chris Hemsworth, has turned himself into a projectile for films like the The Invisible Man, Thor: Love and Thunder, Extraction 2, Halo ,and Furiosa. On a recent call, he broke down how he keeps his body in shape to take a beating every day.

For Real-Life Diet, GQ talks to athletes, celebrities, and other high performers about their diet, exercise routines, and pursuit of wellness. Keep in mind that what works for them might not necessarily be healthy for you.

GQ: What's your daily nutrition? And does it change depending on the role?

Luke Davis: It definitely changes. For Furiosa, it didn't really matter that much, as long as I was fairly lean, because I was doubling a guy who is completely covered up in leathers and a mask. On that one, I just ate pretty normal, tried to maintain weightjust a three-meals deal. Usually, that's catering from work for two of those meals.

Right after that job was Halo, which was upwards of 6,000 to 7,000 calories a day for the 11 to 12 months that we were shooting. That was usually three shakes that were about 1,200 calories a shake, and then four or five meals, depending on their size. That was usually steak, rice, chicken, broccolipretty clean calories for that one.

How much weight did you need to put on for that job?

Pablo's (Schreiber, the Halo lead) weight was close to 240, and I was coming in at 180 from Furiosa. Over the first few months of being there, I was able to get back to around 220, 225. That one was a little easier than most jobs because we had a really big gym that we had access to in our rehearsal space, so we could just work out for a couple of hours in the morning, work all day doing the rehearsal fights, and then you could go again in the afternoon before you went home. It was mostly weight training. We didn't need to do any extra cardio for Halo because we were wearing a 40-pound sauna suits doing the Master Chief stuff. So you got all your cardio out doing that.

So when you're not bulking, what's your normal diet like?

I prefer to get my first lot of breakfast in through a shake. I usually go to the gym and then I'll have a shake with egg whites, spinach, banana, peanut butter, protein powder, and whatever berries I want to put in at the time. Right now, especially, on set, they have a chef, so I'll do scrambled eggs most mornings with either ham or turkey and spinach. If I'm being good, which my wife helps me with, I'll usually have quinoa, spinach, rice, capsicum and all that. And then dinner, usually some barbecue or something. Just some chicken on the barbecue, usually with some grain or potato. Sweet potato is my favorite. But my wife's in the stunt industry as well, so she's better at knowing the importance of healing with good foodshe usually takes care of me in that department.

I imagine a job like that comes with a lot of injuries. What was the worst injury that you've had, and how did you train back into a fighting shape? Because I imagine if you're hurt, you don't get paid, right?

On Extraction 2, I tore the fluid back around my elbow, and that one tookit still gives me grief now. But if you can train through it, you do. Otherwise, after that jobbasically, I just didn't let coordinators know I was back in Australia so that I would have some time off right after the job and just let it heal. The hope is that you get long enough runs that you can heal up in between and be good to go for the next one.

What was the biggest and most dangerous stunt that you've done?

Just the other day was the Taurus World Stunt Awards, and I was nominated for Hardest Hit. I didn't win, unfortunately. One of the guys from John Wick did a 200 stair fall and got it. But in Extraction 2, I got thrown on a treadmill onto my head. I landed in what's called a scorpion with your legs up over your head, and then a wire pulled me off the treadmill, through a window, and off the second story balcony. That what was nominated. So I'd say that's probably the hardest or biggest stunt I've done.

How long does it take you to recover from taking a like that? Are you back at it for the day or do you need to take a day or two to let your body heal when you go through a window?

For the rehearsals, you put more mats down and you can pretty much just do that and then keep rehearsing another stunt that afternoon. If you do it right, as long as you have the right neck flexibility and you dial it in. Usually, the guys doing the rigging, they'll start pretty slow with not a lot of power, so you can make sure you're clearing all your lines and getting your shapes right before they really yank you into the wall. But on the day for that oneluckily, it was the last shot of the day, but I wouldn't have been doing anything else the rest of that day, just from the amount of brain shake from landing off the balcony onto the ground. It didn't hit my head, but it's just enough impact that I was probably close to concussed, if not concussed. So that one, I would say, even if I was telling them that I was good to go, they'd be like, no, it's all right! Sit over there, that's fine, you can take your day.

I imagine that all requires a ton of flexibility. What's your stretching regimen?

I recently have realized how bad my flexibility is based on all the incredible performers around me. So I'm working on my lower back and my neckbecause of training things like a taco, where you try and fold in half front ways or knowing that I like to do scorpions. I've been pretty specific on just making sure my neck is flexible enough that it can stop on my shoulder before the tendons start to tear.

I try and stretch for at least half an hour to an hour each day. I'm not very good at sticking to that, but it's definitely something that I see around the industry: If stunt guys are left somewhere for 10 or 20 minutes and told to wait, they'll start just stretching. That's just how we feel.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

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A new study has found that feeding peanuts or nut proteins to infants between four and six months of age can reduce their chances of developing an allergy by 71%.

"That effect of giving that frequent exposure to peanut early in life was really persistent and effective and really saved many of these children who were at high risk of having peanut allergy from having that lifelong disease, said Dr. Drew Bird, allergy chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Despite the findings, doctors still encourage caregivers to check with a pediatrician or allergist before introducing nuts into a childs diet.

If approved, doctors say parents can start the child on solids like soft or pureed fruits and vegetables. Then they can move on to thinned-out peanut butter.

"Mix it with either breast milk or water or the child's formula or a vegetable or fruit puree. Get it really soft and soupy. Select those stage one consistencies that we feed our children, he said.

Dr. Bird recommends starting small and gradually increasing the amount. Researchers recommend parents work up to six grams of peanut products every week until the age of five.

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A new research study has revealed the positive role the Mediterranean diet can play in increasing humans mortality with a significant 25% lower risk of death.

Multiple researches have been done on the pros of Mediterranean diet but the one conducted by researchers at Brigham and Womens Hospital specifically focused on American women.

Lead author of the study noted that following a Mediterranean diet could significantly reduce the risk of death and help in treating a variety of major diseases.

This new study followed over 25,000 initially healthy U.S. women for up to 25 years, carefully evaluating all the biological markers.

The study, published in JAMA, revealed that following a Mediterranean diet could significantly reduce the risk of death from major causes like cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The authors did acknowledge the cultural connotation associated with the Mediterranean diet that is why they encouraged careful assessment before eating Mediterranean.

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A well-balanced diet is known to help with longevity. Researchers have now identified a specific diet pattern that could help lower the risk of death in women.

According to a study conducted by researchers at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, U.S. women with greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet had up to 23% reduced risk of all-cause mortality, including reduced risks of death from cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

The Mediterranean diet recommends including plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes, and healthy oils, along with moderate amounts of fish and seafood. It is proven to have several health benefits, including reduced risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases.

"For women who want to live longer, our study says watch your diet! The good news is that following a Mediterranean dietary pattern could result in about a one-quarter reduction in risk of death over more than 25 years with benefit for both cancer and cardiovascular mortality, the top causes of death in women (and men) in the US and globally," senior author Samia Mora said in a news release.

The researchers explain that the reduced mortality benefits are due to changes in biomarkers of metabolism, inflammation, and insulin resistance associated with the Mediterranean diet.

To determine the long-term effect of the Mediterranean diet, particularly on mortality, the researchers evaluated 40 biomarkers of 25,315 women who were part of the Women's Health Study. These biomarkers represented various biological pathways and clinical risk factors related to mortality. The participants were then followed up for 25 years to explore the biological mechanisms that may explain the diet's health benefits.

The study found that biomarkers such as small molecule metabolites, inflammation, triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, insulin resistance, and body mass index contributed most to lowering the mortality risk. However, standard cholesterol and glycemic measures had minimum effects.

"Our research provides significant public health insight: even modest changes in established risk factors for metabolic diseasesparticularly those linked to small molecule metabolites, inflammation, triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, obesity, and insulin resistancecan yield substantial long-term benefits from following a Mediterranean diet. This finding underscores the potential of encouraging healthier dietary habits to reduce the overall risk of mortality," said lead author Shafqat Ahmad.

However, the study has certain limitations, including a participant group of predominantly non-Hispanic white, middle-aged, and older well-educated female health professionals. It relied on self-reported data, including food-frequency questionnaires and measures like height, weight, and blood pressure. However, it is a large-scale study with a long follow-up period.

"The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are recognized by medical professionals, and our study offers insights into why the diet may be so beneficial. Public health policies should promote the healthful dietary attributes of the Mediterranean diet and should discourage unhealthy adaptations" Mora said.

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IDFAs comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee highlighted the latest science on dairy fats and the importance of dairy nutrition to all Americans

WASHINGTON The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) urging the panel to maintain and enhance dairys role as a core component of a recommended healthy diet for Americans. IDFA also urged the DGAC to restore dairy to its draft conclusions on dietary patterns associated with favorable outcomes for body weight and obesity in adults. The DGACa committee of 20 nationally recognized nutrition and public health expertsis currently reviewing the current body of nutrition science and developing a scientific report to inform the federal governments development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The DGAC is expected to publish their report in late 2024.

Inwritten comments, IDFA highlighted the latest science demonstrating dairy is a key component of healthy eating patterns associated with better health outcomes. IDFA noted that the preponderance of scientific evidence contradicts the outdated DGA recommendation that Americans avoid dairy at higher fat levels. IDFA also highlighted how the variety of dairy products that are available to Americans provide options for nearly every person to access dairy nutrition as part of healthy, and health-promoting, diet because of the growth in lactose-free dairy products. Finally, IDFA voiced concern that the DGAC would remove dairy from a draft conclusion statement about dietary patterns associated with favorable outcomes for body weight and obesity in adults, a change from previous DGAC reports that is not supported by science.

There is an overwhelming body of science demonstrating dairy nutrition is essential and delivers multiple health benefits, said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO, IDFA. The arguments against dairy fat are no longer legitimate. And the widespread availability of lactose-free milk and dairy, which is exploding in popularity, means dairy is more accessible than ever to all people and all dietary needs. Avoidance of dairy may result in lower intake of nutrients that are essential for good health and may exacerbate some health conditions that are more prevalent among communities of color. We dont want to see the DGAC contribute to that avoidance; instead, it is the responsibility of the DGAC to recommend foods such as dairy that support healthy diets for all people.

In the draft conclusion statement presented at the DGAC public meeting in January, dairy was not included in the dietary patterns associated with favorable outcomes for body weight and obesity in adults. This is a significant change from the 2020 DGAC conclusion statement.

Dairy products are an unparalleled source of essential nutrients that support health across all life stages, said Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs, IDFA. We urge the DGAC to recognize the comprehensive scientific evidence supporting the inclusion of dairy, including full-fat options, in their report to inform the development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Ensuring a variety of dairy products are accessible to everyone will promote healthier dietary patterns and better health outcomes nationwide.

Inclusion of Higher Fat Dairy Products

For many years, Americans have been urged to reduce their intake of saturated fats to help promote heart health and reduce the risk of other negative long-term health consequences. However, a significant and growing body of science has demonstrated that not all saturated fat has the same health effects. Recent research shows full-fat dairy products can have neutral or positive health effects, challenging the traditional emphasis on low-fat dairy. IDFAs comments referenced more than 40 studies demonstrating that full-fat dairy products are not linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and can be associated with favorable growth, body composition, and lower risk of obesity in children.

We urge the DGAC to consider the health effects of milkfat from dairy products separately from other food sources of saturated fat, and also consider the saturated fat derived from dairy subgroups such as milk, cheese and yogurt, said Wagner.

Accessibility of Dairy Products for All Americans

While all groups of Americans do not consume sufficient levels of dairy to meet the recommendations of the 2020-2025 DGA, unfortunately, Black, Latinx, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders tend to consume even less than Americans as a whole.

Some of this underconsumption may be a result of Americans, particularly those in the BIPOC community, feeling that they cannot consume dairy due to lactose intolerance or because it is not appropriate in their culture. IDFAs comments emphasized the wide variety of dairy products available to Americans, that work to ensure that nearly every person can access the nutritional benefits of dairy. This includes lactose-free and lactose-reduced options, which address the needs of those with lactose intolerance, and offer a range of fat levels to suit different dietary preferences and health needs.

Dairy companies have made a purposeful choice to expand lactose-free dairy at food retail and foodservice establishments to respond to the needs expressed by the communities they serve, said Wagner. The proliferation of lactose-free milk and dairy options in the U.S. marketplace provides the DGAC a unique opportunity to recognize a need to improve nutrition education and awareness of these new choices.

The 2020-2025 DGAs included a recommendation that lactose-free dairy products are part of the dairy group and lactose-free dairy products are important options within federal nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). To ensure that Americans concerned about their ability to consume lactose and dairy are still able to benefit from the nutrition provided by dairy foods, we ask that the 2025-2030 Scientific Report emphasize the availability of lactose-free dairy products and the education required to improve dairy consumption among vulnerable communities.

IDFAs comments to the 2025 DGAC can be viewedhere. For more information about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, visithere.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nations dairy manufacturing and marketing industry, which supports more than 3.2 million jobs that generate $49 billion in direct wages and $794 billion in overall economic impact. IDFAs diverse membership ranges from multinational organizations to single-plant companies, from dairy companies and cooperatives to food retailers and suppliers, all on the cutting edge of innovation and sustainable business practices. Together, they represent most of the milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and cultured products, and dairy ingredients produced and marketed in the United States and sold throughout the world. Delicious, safe and nutritious, dairy foods offer unparalleled health and consumer benefits to people of all ages.

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Practicing protein pacing evenly spacing protein consumption throughout the day and intermittent fasting limiting eating to certain times is better for gut health, weight loss, and metabolic responses than just restricting calories, a new Arizona State University study finds.

27 women and 14 men who were overweight or obese were divided into two groups: one ate a heart-healthy, calorie-restricted diet, while the other followed a calorie-restricted plan incorporating intermittent fasting and protein pacing.

Both groups were monitored over eight weeks for changes in their weight, body composition, gut bacteria, and metabolic health.

Participants following the intermittent fasting and protein-pacing diet significantly reduced their gut symptoms, increased their beneficial gut bacteria, lost more weight, and shed more body fat.

The fasting/pacing group dropped an average of 8.81% of their initial body weight while those on the calorie-restricted diet lost just 5.4% on average. The calorie-restricted group also received worse news about their metabolic health.

As part of the findings, published last week in the journal Nature Communications,the researchers determined that the intermittent fasting protocol increases beneficial gut microbes tied to a lean body type and better health while raising the levels of proteins in the blood linked to weight loss.

A healthy gut microbiome is essential for overall health, particularly in managing obesity and metabolic diseases, said Karen Sweazea, the ASU principal study investigator.

The gut bacteria influence how we store fat, balance glucose levels and respond to hormones that make us feel hungry or full, she continued. Disruptions in the gut microbiota can lead to increased inflammation, insulin resistance and weight gain, underscoring the critical role of gut health in preventing and managing metabolic disorders.

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Intermittent fasting has been associated with weight loss, a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, less inflammation, and improved immune function. But research has also cast doubt on its purported benefits.

One recent major study found that those who limit their eating to a window less than eight hours a day are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than people who eat over 12-16 hours a day. Medical experts also warn that intermittent fasting is not for everyone.

Consult your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney stones, gastroesophageal reflux, or other medical conditions before beginning an intermittent fasting plan.

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