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One of my recent patients, a 34-year-old man who works from home and consumes a diet high in sugar, refined carbohydrates and processed foods, is a prime example of how lifestyle choices can impact one’s overall health. During his medical examination, I discovered that his metabolic health was at risk due to his unhealthy lifestyle choices. The results were worrying. He had high levels of insulin resistance which meant his body was struggling to regulate blood sugar levels. He also had elevated triglycerides levels, low high-density lipoproteins (good cholesterol). He was at risk of developing obesity, type-2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, which are all linked to a diet and a sedentary lifestyle. 

I explained to him that these lifestyle and diet changes are essential for his metabolic health. I advised him to reduce his carbohydrate intake and increase his consumption of proteins and natural fats. I also

Losing weight can certainly seem daunting, especially if you’re just starting out. So many factors play into an effective weight loss plan. And, there are hundreds of different diets for losing weight—some worse than others. If your goal is to lose weight, forget these deprivation dieting fads. Research shows that making small changes—not giant leaps—is the best way to get substantial weight loss results.

To learn more about the small changes you can make in your diet to lose weight for summer, we spoke with Leah Johnston, a registered dietitian, Trista Best, a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements, and Mary Sabat, a nutritionist and personal trainer. They agree that eating more probiotic-rich foods, making your food at home, and avoiding processed foods are great little tweaks you can make in your diet for

ALBANY, N.Y. — A bill in the New York State Legislature, S4401-A/ A5985-A, would ensure physicians are kept informed about the latest continuing medical education opportunities in nutrition, which would help them improve patient health outcomes and reduce racial disparities for the millions of New Yorkers struggling with diet-related diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The bill sponsors, Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, and New York physicians discussed the bill at a press conference in the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 23.

The measure would require the New York State Department of Health to maintain and regularly share with physicians an online resource library with information about the availability of continuing medical education (CME) coursework or training in nutrition, including resources regarding racial disparities in outcomes for diet-related diseases.

“Heart disease, which kills more New Yorkers each year than any other cause of

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• New research determines whether a low-carb or low-fat diet is better for longevity.

• Researchers found that participants who followed one diet had an 18% lower mortality rate than those that followed the other.

• Experts interpret the findings.

When it comes to diets, every kind of eating plan boasts different benefits, whether it’s weight loss, reducing inflammation, or boosting your brain power. Now, new research finds out if a low-carb diet or a low-fat diet promotes longevity.

The study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine looked at the effects of both low-carbohydrate diets and low-fat diets to determine which of the two helped people live a longer life—and the results may surprise you.

Researchers analyzed data from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study, which in 1995 and 1996 recruited AARP members ages