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Protein timing for muscle growth: Exploring the postworkout “anabolic window”
- In this randomized controlled trial in resistance-trained men who were consuming high-protein diets, the timing of protein intake around resistance exercise did not affect gains in muscle mass or strength.
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Cocoa consumption can improve markers of cardiometabolic risk
- In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, supplementation with cocoa improved several parameters related to cardiometabolic risk, including blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
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Can cognitive decline be reversed?
- In this randomized controlled trial in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease, a multicomponent lifestyle intervention involving dietary changes, supplements, exercise, stress management, and social support was beneficial for cognitive function.
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Saffron may be as effective as antidepressants for reducing depression and anxiety
- In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, supplementation with saffron was as effective as (and safer than) antidepressants for reducing symptoms of anxiety and symptoms of depression. However, all trials were conducted in Iran, so the findings may be limited by factors unique to the Iranian population.
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Does exercise burn fewer calories than expected?
- In this secondary analysis of a clinical trial, an exercise intervention caused participants to burn more calories throughout the day, but this effect was small or nonexistent in about half of the participants.
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