plant-based diet
Coverage of plant-based diet in the Nexus archive.
- A doctor shares her 2 simple longevity habits to improve gut health and potentially combat vision loss as you age
Dr. Dimitra Skondra, a retinal ophthalmologist at NYU Langone, highlights the link between gut health and reduced risk of age-related vision loss, including macular degeneration. She recommends a plant-based diet rich in whole foods and diversity of plant-based ingredients to support gut health and potentially combat vision decline.
- Kevin Bacon temporarily changing name to launch ‘Beansday’
Kevin Bacon is temporarily changing his last name to Bean to promote 'Beansday,' a campaign encouraging people to eat beans instead of meat on Wednesdays to reduce animal suffering. The initiative, led by Humane World for Animals, aims to highlight the benefits of plant-based diets for animals and the environment.
- Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
A University of Sydney study found that changing diets in older adults (aged 65-75) for four weeks reduced their biological age in three of four diet groups. Diets varied in protein sources (animal vs. plant-based) and macronutrient focus (high-fat vs. high-carb), with the most significant improvements seen in diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components. Researchers caution results are preliminary and may reflect short-term effects.