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Calorie counting? carbohydrate? Researcher Va. Try Limiting Ultra-Processed Foods Instead, Says Tech – WTOP News

December 1, 2023 by Paul

Instead of focusing on calories and macronutrients, a health researcher and assistant professor at Virginia Tech suggests cutting back on highly processed foods that are physically and chemically modified. Instead of focusing on cutting calories or carbs, a health researcher and assistant professor at Virginia Tech suggests cutting back on highly processed foods that are …

A change in your diet may help lower blood pressure, study shows – WTOP News

November 12, 2023 by Paul

Do you want to lower your blood pressure? Reducing salt in the diet can help do this, and for many people it may be as effective as taking a common blood pressure medication, according to new research. ▶ Watch video: Pregnant women are now recommended to be screened for blood pressure at all prenatal visits. …

Saturday is the perfect day to get rid of old medications cluttering your medicine cabinet – WTOP News

October 28, 2023 by Paul

Don’t just throw old pill bottles in the trash or flush medications down the toilet. Instead, take them Saturday to one of dozens of national prescription drug take-back days sponsored by the DEA. Do you have old or expired prescription medications cluttering your medicine cabinet? Do not simply throw these bottles in the trash or …

Mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia more than $8 billion a year – WTOP News

October 20, 2023 by Paul

The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. This article was written by WTOP news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up today for a free email subscription to InsideNoVa.com. The mental health crisis costs Northern Virginia $8 billion annually in unrealized …