What 3 Food Groups Are Contributing to 6 Million Heart Deaths a Year Worldwide?
In a comprehensive study of 204 countries and territories, researchers found that dietary risk factors were responsible for 5.91 million cardiovascular deaths in 2023.
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Want to live to 100? Dr. Joel Kahn explains what the Blue Zones, or areas of the world where people live the longest, can teach us about staying healthy. From similar food habits to stress management, find out what they all have in common.
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