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In January, Oprah Winfrey launched her nine-city tour called "Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus" as a way to motivate and inspire fans to live their healthiest and most fulfilled lives.

"How do you take this energy of inspiration and people feeling triumphant in their lives? How do you use that to something that's a greater good than just my front porch?" Oprah asked guests at her first tour stop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Entertainment Tonight reported. "And that's how this idea came about. I'll try to spread that word around the country."

The tour, which is in partnership with weight-loss program Weight Watchers (now known as WW), will also run in cities like Dallas, Texas; San Francisco, California; and Los Angeles, California, with guests including Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Gayle King, and Tina Fey.

Oprah's mission to teach people how to live their best and healthiest lives is at the core of both her tour and personal brand, but this is hardly her first foray into the topic. The former talk show host has interviewed celebrities on everything from vaccines to youth-enhancing remedies, and discussed her own health practices like meditation and healthy eating.

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Menopause is the phase that brings huge change in a woman's life. It marks the end of her menstrual cycles and fertility, which is confirmed 12 months after the last period she has. Cessation of menstruation is associated with several symptoms - weight gain, mood fluctuation, vaginal dryness, headache etc. The fluctuation of hormones (particularly the decline in oestrogen and progesterone) is to be blamed for most of the menopause complaints. A recent study has suggested that a healthy diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, may help in lessening several menopausal symptoms. This study was published in the Menopause: The Journal of the North American Menopause Society.

As per the study, it has focused on identifying modifiable lifestyle factors to prevent menopausal symptoms. However, hormone therapy has been proven to be an acceptable method for menopausal symptoms; rather the search for nonpharmacological treatmentoptions is ongoing, especially for women with certain risk factors and those who are not candidates for hormone therapy.

"This small cross-sectional study provides some preliminary evidence regarding the influence of fruit and vegetable intake on menopause symptoms," said study researcher Stephanie Faubion from The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) in the US, as per an IANS report.

Previous studies suggested that consumption of fruits and Mediterranean-style diet were linked to decrease of menopausal complaints. Taking this a step ahead, the new study found 'an apple a day might help keep menopause symptoms away'.

Researchers also stated that though several fruits and veggies had inverse association with menopause symptoms, higher intake of several other kinds of fruits (like citrus fruits) and vegetables were associated to more urogenital problems.

"There is ample evidence that a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables has a beneficial effect on health in a myriad of ways, but additional study is needed to determine whether various menopause symptoms may be affected by dietary choices," Faubion concluded.

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New research in the medical journal BMJ showed adults who ate a Mediterranean diet for an entire year increased their good gut bacteria and decreased the bad ones. Wochit

Eating aMediterranean diet could have a positive effect within just one year for older adults, increasing "good" bacteria in their guts and decreasing the "bad" ones, new research suggests.

A study of612people aged 65 to 79 in five European countries showed that by adhering to a Mediterranean diet for a year showed a wide range of positive effects on gut bacteria that indicate "healthy aging."

Those who stuck to the dietslowed the loss of gut bacteria diversity. They alsosaw an increase inbacteria associated withbetter brain function, indicators of reduced frailty like grip strength andwalking speedand reduced production of harmful inflammation.

Analyzing the changes occurring in people's gut bacteria, the researchers found those that stuck with the diet increased bacteria tied to the production of short chain fatty acids, which can play an important role in maintaining health and staving off disease, and decreasedbacteria linked to some bile acids associated with cancer and other adverse effects.

The "good" bacteria they were producing also played the role of "keystone"species in their guts, increasing the stability of the gut microbiome and reducing the "bad" bacteria.

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Eating a Mediterranean diet could have a positive effect within just one year for older adults, increasing "good" bacteria in our guts and decreasing the "bad" ones, new research suggests.(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The research was publishedMonday in the peer-reviewed British Medical Journal Gut.

The Mediterranean diet is full of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, olive oil and fish and low in red meat, dairy products and saturated fats. It is consistently rated as one of the healthiest diets.

While previous studies have shown the diet's correlation with decreased risk of disease, this research isone of the largest and longest studies that looks at the diet's effect on gut bacteria, saidElisabetta Politi,the nutrition director at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center.Politi was not involved in the research.

This shows not just that the Mediterranean diet is associated with good healthbut how that is achieved within a person's body, she explained.

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"It's really fascinating to see that those who eat Mediterranean-like achieve these healthbenefits because they have a more diverse microbiota,"Politi told USA TODAY.

Measuring indicators of frailty is also important as longevity increases and changes in diet help increase lifespans, Politi said. As people enter their 80s and 90s, there are increased worries around strength and bone health.

"We really need to emphasize the best diet that can strengthenour skeleton and muscles," she said.

The participants in the study were categorized by the level of their frailty and just over half were assigned a Mediterranean diet tailored for older people. The participants were fromFrance, Italy, Netherlands, Polandand the United Kingdom.

A person's age and weight did not affect the results, and while the nationality of a person affected their baseline gut microbiome, the changes in bacteria appeared to be consistent as diet changed.

While the observational study cannot show a causal relationship, its size, length and range of countries adds to the strength of results, Politi said.

More research is needed to show the effects of the diet beyond a year, she added, and clinicians need to work with patients to ensure changes in diet are long-lasting.

"It's just hard to change the way we are raised and what we are accustomed to eating," Politi said."We can do it more easily for sixmonths and a year, but for me, the really interesting question is are all these changes sustainable."

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An extreme new diet has been spreading on Instagram, promoted by people who claim to be wellness enthusiasts. Known as "dry fasting," the regimen urges participants to restrict food and liquids, including water, for hours or days.

That's a dangerous idea that is "not healthy in any way, shape or form," says nutritionist and registered dietitian Leslie Bonci. Dry fasting, or any diet that limits hydration, can have harmful side effects.

"The biggest issue is the limitation on fluid," Bonci told TODAY Health. "Hydration is absolutely essential. We know that there are so many health impacts to being marginally sub-hydrated, let alone saying, 'Hey, let's put ourselves on a massive fluid deficit!' I just want to start smacking people!"

Sophie, an Instagram user who speaks candidly about her diet and regimen and asked only to be identified by her first name, says that she is a "fruititarian" and intermittent dry faster, typically going 13 to 18 hours a day without hydrating or eating. When she does consume food, most of her diet is based around fruit. She began dry-fasting just over a year ago, after a naturopath recommended the practice, and at the time underwent a 36-hour dry fast to start the regimen.

Hydration is absolutely essential.

"I changed my diet and transitioned to less and less water," she told TODAY Health. "Nowadays I hydrate from fruits, coconut water and juices."

Sophie said that she has not had any negative side effects from the fasting, but saw it as a "natural next step" in her diet and claims to feel healthier on this diet than she has before.

"I feel the best after having fruits," Sophie said.

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While there are some fruits with a high water content, such as cantaloupe and strawberries, registered dietitian Sarah Van Reit cautioned against using fruit as a primary source of hydration and said that a diet like Sophie's is typically not sustainable.

"There is water in our fruits and vegetables, but, for example, a cup of grapes has about 100 milliliters of water in it," said Van Reit, who frequently works as a nutrition counselor. "An adult body needs over 2,000 milliliters of water per day for just general healthy functioning, so to rely on fruit and vegetables to provide all the fluid that the body needs is not realistic."

"Even though most fruits and veggies are 90% water or more water, you would still have to eat an awful lot of them to meet your daily fluid requirements," said Bonci. "Plus, it is not always convenient to be munching on produce all day long. There are water fountains, not lettuce fountains! How much celery can someone reasonably eat?"

Jesse Boudreau, 42, says he started dry fasting three years ago and lives a highly active lifestyle where he runs a landscaping company and farm in New Mexico.

"I dry fast 16 to 22 hours daily, followed by a period of consuming liquids (like) broths, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, tea and soups," he told TODAY over Instagram, where he runs an account called @the_life_cultivationist. "Dry fasting has given me more clarity of mind, more energy, a greater sense of well-being, confidence and self-mastery."

Bonci isn't buying Boudreau and Sophie's claims that they felt healthier on a dry fasting diet.

"Your body can get used to going without food, and not everyone experiences hunger and lightheadedness, but that does not mean it is healthy," she said. "It is what we don't see, the effect on the kidneys, the brain, the muscles, and the transport of nutrients to the cells."

Both Bonci and Van Reit said that they were worried about potential risks around the diet, as well as quality of life issues that could emerge from depriving oneself of water.

"The body has to be hydrated every day," Bonci explained. "It's going to get extremely resourceful in a not-so-wonderful way, like breaking down muscle or putting more stress on the kidneys and the liver. This is the problem with it, let alone the headaches and nausea and possible nutrient deficiencies."

The risk of dehydration from not consuming food or liquids is very high, said Van Reit.

"I don't know of any possible scientific benefit to depriving the body of fluid," said Van Reit. "Mood can be altered, concentration and focus will be lost, energy levels will drop. There's definitely risk for kidney problems."

Joanne Edwards, 35, said that she currently intermittently fasts for around 17 hours a day, and eats a vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free diet. Edwards, who lives in Thailand, is planning to try a dry fasting diet in late March when she enters a monastery as a Buddhist nun. She first heard about the practice when she lived in Egypt during Ramadan.

"I will be meditating for most of the day, but it will be very hot," said Edwards. "I see it as a mental test."

Bonci noted that dry fasting is even more extreme than Ramadan, which does allow for fluid intake. And when people fast for religious reasons, the fasts are generally capped at 24 hours, experts say. Plus, anyone with a medical reason is exempted. Theyre also encouraged to focus on rehydrating once the fasting period is over.

Unless it's for a cultural or religious reason, there is no medical reason to engage in a dry fasting diet, Bonci said.

"Walk away quickly," she warned. "Fill up your glass and get out of there as fast as you can."

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Plant-based diets have become all the rage. And your heart will thank you for cutting animal products from the menu.

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology this week examined how our diets impact our coronary health. Researchers found that a byproduct produced by micro-organisms in peoples guts a metabolite called trimethylamine N-oxide, or TMAO for short increases their risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease. Eating animal products was shown to increase the concentrations of TMAO in peoples bodies.

To produce their findings, researchers examined 760 women who participated in the Nurses Health Study, a long-term research study that tracks the health outcomes of nearly 122,000 female registered nurses between the ages of 30 and 55.

The women who participated in the study were asked for information regarding their diet, smoking habits, physical activity and other demographic information. The women also provided two blood samples, which were taken 10 years apart to measure concentrations of TMAO in their plasma.

Women who showcased the largest increases in TMAO levels had a 67% risk of contracting coronary heart disease. Overall, the researchers found that women who developed heart disease had higher concentrations of TMAO, a higher body-mass index, a family history of heart attack. Additionally, these women didnt follow a diet that featured a higher intake of vegetables and lower consumption of animal products.

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The studys findings suggest that gut-microbiomes may be new areas to explore in heart disease prevention, said Lu Qi, director of the Tulane University Obesity Research Center and the studys senior author.

Researchers noted the study did have some limitations. Namely, no men were included, and participants self-reported much of the information about their diet and lifestyle choices. But other studies have similarly shown the benefits of eating plant-based diets.

A 2019 study from the Journal of the American Heart Association based on data from more than 12,000 middle-aged adults found that people who consumer the most plant-based foods had a 16% lower risk of having cardiovascular disease and a 25% lower risk of dying from any cause.

Those looking to shift toward a more plant-based diet may want to follow one of two popular diets commonly associated with cardiovascular benefits: the Dash Diet and the Mediterranean Diet. (Dash is an acronym that stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.)

Both diets emphasize eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, poultry, fish and low-fat dairy products. Similarly, both diets advise cutting out salt, red meats, sweets and sugar-sweetened drinks, though the Dash Diet also suggests eliminating full cream and alcoholic beverages.

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Construction to implement a "road diet" for a portion of Cork Street in Kalamazoo will start on March 2nd.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 5:21 p.m. EST by Joshua Scott

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- A portion of Cork Street in Kalamazoo will see changes to driving lanes and the addition of bike paths as the city prepares for the 35-week project to begin.

The $6.5 million dollar project will involve the implementation of a "road diet" plan for the stretch of Cork Street between Sprinkle Road and Lovers Lane in the city's Milwood Neighborhood. A redesign of the street will reduce the current two lanes of traffic going in both directions to just one going each way, and the addition of a middle turn lane.

Cork street will also feature the installation of two bicycle lanes in both directions, making it easier for cyclists to move through the area.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Services say the first portion of construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 2nd and will shut down eastbound road traffic on Cork Street between Portage Street and Emerald Drive, with work continuing until mid-July. City officials say that westbound traffic on Cork Street is expected to remain open during most of the redesign period.

Included in the plan is the rebuilding of the intersection at Portage Street and Cork Street, and the replacement of aging water main pipes under the constructed roadway. Also addressed will be crumbling sidewalks along the street's path with repaving planned and new crosswalks introduced.

Additional work will take place on a new culvert at a creek that intersects Cork Street and the building of a new railroad crossway.

Kalamazoo city commissioners previously approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation to carry out the plan at a meeting on September 16th, 2019. The goals achieved bring the city closer to realizing it's "complete streets" plan, increasing safety and mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

The Cork Street Improvement project is expected to continue into late 2020, with most of the work being completed by November.

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SAN ANTONIO Many of us drink diet soda as a way to get that sugar fix but without the sugar. But just how healthy is it for you?

"I don't drink diet soda. Artificial flavors and the artificial things they put in it. I don't believe it's healthy," said Damian Valadez. So what does he drink? He told us, "I actually do a lot of workouts and things like that so water all day."

"A lot of people assume diet soda is a health food and can actually help them in their health journey's but it's not," said Dr. Vidhya Illuri, an endocrinologist at the Texas Diabetes Institute within the University Health System.

She says many of the artificial sweeteners activate sweet in the mouth, taste buds and even the stomach. Dr. Illuri added, "When this happens it says a chemical signal to our brains that something sweet is coming. And there is something, but obviously, these sweeteners don't have any calories."

How does the body react? By creating more insulin. And that's a problem. Dr. Illuri told us, "It's not clear exactly what diet soda does and what the insulin response will lead to, but the question is, does this increase of insulin without any calories lead us to eat more later, or just the fact that there is an increase in insulin that might lead to weight gain by increasing insulin resistance as well?"

That means drinking a lot of diet soda could make some people diabetic. Dr. Illuri said, "We do know that insulin spikes. If they are happening too often and they are too great, that can lead to insulin resistance which can lead to type two diabetes."

She says the same goes for any artificial sweetener, including drink powders. So what should you do if you must have that flavor? Go natural. Dr. Illuri told us, "Get some water and put some frozen blueberries in it or put some lemons in it just to give it that flavor, versus having something that says natural flavor."

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INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) There has been a lot of hype in the last year over meatless meat including beef, sausage, even chicken. You can now find them all readily available in your grocery store, and at many local restaurants.

It's brought some attention to the plant-based diet, where people replace animal protein with other sources.

So does it work?

Eyewitness News found a local couple who watched the popular Netflix documentary, "The Game Changers."

It follows elite, world athletes who are on a plant-based diet and have had huge success. All of them saying they became stronger, healthier and better in their sport.

It really hit home for Mike and Emily Lewis, who previously were daily meat eaters.

"Every day at least once a day, I had chicken in my salad pretty much every day for lunch. Then we had a dinner probably every night that was centered around some sort of meat entree," Mike said.

Emily said that's how she and Mike both grew up.

"We grew up on a farm in the Midwest. We grew up on meat and potatoes. My mom is actually a dietitian, we ate very healthy but it was still based off of meat," Emily said.

Mike was really surprised by the many health benefits he saw in the documentary, and Emily agreed.

"I think the health benefits were huge, showing how it can prevent cancer and cardiovascular health, and wanting to be an example for our daughters as well," Emily said.

Mike tracks all of his progress through apps on his phone, planning and recording his meals in one and documenting things like his weight, BMI and muscle mass in another.

After four months on the plant-based diet, he's down 27 pounds and improved in every category.

"I've not only seen results on the scale, but I feel results energy-wise. I'm sleeping better, I feel more balanced, I even have better focus," Mike said.

For Emily, who is a fitness instructor, eliminating meat was an easy adjustment.

"I was surprised at how easy it was. It is a lot of work finding the options for you to replace the meat protein, but I didn't miss it or crave it," Emily said. "It's a pretty easy change. I also find I am recovering faster, and I feel stronger in my workouts than I did before."

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