Jul 3, 2026Obesity

Electroacupuncture for Belly Fat: One Trial, Real Limits

Can electroacupuncture reduce abdominal fat? One sham-controlled trial found a modest waistline benefit, but microbiome claims remain unproven.

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Jun 27, 2026Cognitive Aging

Can a 12-Month Lifestyle Program Preserve the Aging Brain?

A 12-month lifestyle trial found localized MRI, cognition, fitness, and lipid changes in older adults—but no proof it reverses brain aging or prevents dementia.

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Jun 22, 2026Sarcopenia

Protein for Aging Muscle: Better Endurance, Not Magic Mass

Can more protein protect aging muscle? A small trial improved walking endurance without added lean mass; exercise remains the stronger partner.

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Jun 21, 2026Exercise Physiology

Can Beetroot Nitrate Improve Mobility After Strength Training?

Beetroot nitrate may improve mobility alongside resistance training in older adults. Here's what one pilot trial and mixed follow-up evidence actually show.

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Jun 15, 2026Microbiome & Aging

Can Probiotics Reduce Stress? The Gut-Brain Evidence

Can probiotics reduce stress or anxiety? A close look at gut-brain trials finds strain-specific, modest benefits—but no proven anxiety treatment.

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Jun 15, 2026Clinical Trials

Virtual Rehab Improved Walking in HCT Survivors—With Limits

A randomized trial found virtual exercise and stress management improved walking in select HCT survivors, but not quality of life or grip strength at 12 months.

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Jun 14, 2026Longevity Nutrition

Can Insect Protein Build Muscle Like Whey? The Evidence

Can cricket and mealworm protein match whey for muscle? Small human trials support acute muscle protein synthesis, not long-term hypertrophy.

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Mar 26, 2026Nutrition

Lean Beef vs. Plant-Based Diets: What Lipids Show

A controlled trial found lean beef and meat-free diets performed alike short term. A 10-year cohort found a modest plant-based LDL edge.

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Mar 26, 2026Physical Activity

Can Online Coaching Reduce MS Fatigue? The BIAMS Trial

A 318-person trial found online physical-activity coaching reduced MS fatigue, but missing effect sizes and no replication limit the conclusion.

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