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The vicious cycle of food and sleep

The future, my mom used to say, belongs to those who wake up early. L’avenir appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt. She’d say this as we drove to early ice skating practices on those cold winter mornings growing up in Quebec. As it turns out, science may be proving her right — though perhaps not in exactly the way she thought. I am a researcher who specializes in understanding the links between diet, sleep and health. Up until around 2014, my lab focused on examining how too little sleep affects obesity. Our work showed that reducing sleep by about…
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Healthy food beyond reach for many low-income Londoners: Health unit

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Published April 20, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 3 minute read Article content Londoners on welfare seeking nutritious meals would spend nearly half their monthly income doing so, a new health unit report says, as stagnant social assistance rates and skyrocketing grocery costs put basic needs out of reach for the city’s poor. Advertisements 2 This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Ryan Pyette,…
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7 Foods for Better Heart Health, According to a Dietitian

Certain foods are rich in heart-healthy nutrients. Verywell / Alexandra Shytsman Medically reviewed by Melissa Rifkin, MS, RD, CDN Heart health is dependent on a variety of factors, many of which are connected to what you eat. While certain foods may be rich in specific nutrients that can reduce inflammation, lower your cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure, the fact is, a lifestyle approach is most important for heart health. It’s the combination of physical activity, a nutritious and balanced diet, adequate sleep, and stress management, among other considerations. That said, diet plays a huge role. What Role Does Nutrition Play…
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What Jennifer Garner Eats in a Day

This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Jennifer Garner just shared everything that she eats in a day. The 51-year-old’s favorite meals are simple and fresh. She also shared the one food she hates, plus the dessert she loves. Acting may be Jennifer Garner’s passion, but good food is a close second. It’s why she started her organic snack company, Once Upon a Farm, and why you’ll occasionally catch her in the kitchen on Instagram filming…