A top nutrition scientist had a stroke at 53. He did two things to lower his blood pressure — and cutting out salt wasn't one of them.

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Nutrition scientist Tim Spector changed his diet to lower his blood pressure after a stroke.

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Before trying expensive longevity treatments, focus on these 4 basics of living longer first

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a cutting-edge (but costly) longevity treatment. A doctor who researches it said to focus on free lifestyle changes like exercise first.

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To burn fat and improve blood sugar, try intermittent fasting, a new study says

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There's even more evidence intermittent fasting may help people burn fat and control their blood sugar.

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A nutrition coach to elite athletes helps clients boost their longevity. He focuses on 3 key things.

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Nutrition coach Mike Molloy shared how he advises clients to boost their longevity.

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A man on a quest to find the best diet tried eating ultra-processed foods for a month. He quit after five days.

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Gavin Wren tried eating only ultra-processed foods for a month, but gave up because he felt so ill.

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A top chef shares 3 recipes that make eating 30 plants a week for gut health easy — endorsed by a nutrition scientist

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It's easy to hit 30 plants a week with these plant-forward recipes.

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A man who lost 100 pounds shared 3 easy recipes that helped him lose weight and keep it off

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Benji Xavier made healthier swaps so that he could eat his favorite foods and still lose weight.

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5 fermented foods a chef who worked at 'World's Best Restaurant' Noma always has in his fridge

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David Zilber made a name for himself in the culinary world by creating experimental fermented foods at Noma.

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A 56-year-old woman lost weight and balanced her blood sugar with 5 simple changes

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Gayle Pagano, a 56-year-old retired Florida resident, said tracking her blood sugar helped her make healthy changes to her routine.

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A man who lost 100 pounds while enjoying his favorite foods shared his 3 key weight loss tips

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Benji Xavier lost 100 pounds when he ditched fast food and restrictive diets.

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