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Other Articles in Issue #60 (October 2019)
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Vitamin D on the mind: can vitamin D help with Alzheimer's?
This randomized controlled trial suggests that supplementation has a surprisingly strong effect on aspects of cognition in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. But are the results a little too surprising?
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Can vitamin D impact mortality?
This meta-analysis suggests that if it does, the effect size on all-cause mortality is pretty darn small. However, supplementation may reduce the risk of dying from cancer.
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The surprisingly satiating effects of fasted cardio
Skipping breakfast before morning cardio cuts out some calories early in the day, but are those calories just consumed later on?
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Does plate size matter?
Previous research looking at whether shrinking one's plate actually shrinks one's food intake has been equivocal. This well-designed study sheds some stronger light on the issue.
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Supplementing spirulina for metabolic maladies
This meta-analysis synthesizes the latest evidence concerning spirulina's ability to make a dent in the metabolic syndrome.
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Red flags in study design cast doubt on soy supplementation study results
Want to know some reasons why we don't usually cover studies looking at proprietary supplement blends? Then read on.
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Interview: Suzanne Robotti, Founder of MedShadow
In this interview we chat with the founder of MedShadow, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide the information needed to weigh the risks and benefits of healthcare treatments.
