Study of blood tests in Tokyo finds 98% have vitamin D deficiencies

D come on, everyone! One of the great things about living in Japan is enjoying the country’s traditional cuisine, filled with nutritious foods. However, the other day as I was exiting Starbucks I tripped over the wheel of a Pizza Hut delivery bike that was parked next to a McDonalds and nearly broke my toe! It’s strange because I don’t remember my bones being that fragile, but perhaps a recent study from Jikei University School of Medicine holds the answer. According to the study, announced on June 5, a whopping…

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I’m an RD who finds the concept of meal prep fussy and stressful. Here’s what really works for me

Meal prep is a hands-on practice for so many looking to improve their health and focus on nutrition. In fact, #kitchenrestock has over 460 million views on TikTok. It’s strangely satisfying to see influencers cleaning, prepping, organizing, and stocking their kitchens. Sparkling waters perfectly lined up, clear containers overflowing with pre-washed berries, fresh herbs sitting in glasses of water, but who has time for all that? As a registered dietitian, I’m sharing some tips on how to eat healthy without prepping meals that will keep your kitchen well stocked for…

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Exercise of any amount could help increase pain tolerance, a new study finds

Health By Melissa Rudy, Fox News June 4, 2023 | 6:49 A new study shows that any amount of regular exercise can help increase pain tolerance and prevent chronic disease. Shutterstock To the long list of benefits of physical activity,researchers just added one more thing: an increased ability to manage pain. A recent study published in the journal PLOS One found that regular exercise is an effective way to reduce or prevent chronic pain without the use of medication. The main point is that engaging in regular leisure-time physical activity…

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