Grace Holloway

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Grace covers wellness, food and healthy habits, based on what the research says.

Common Food Preservatives Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk in a Large Study

A study of more than 112,000 French adults linked higher intake of some everyday preservatives to more high blood pressure. Here’s what it found, and what it can’t tell us.

The MIND Diet Is Linked to Brains That Age 2.5 Years Slower

A 12-year study of more than 1,600 adults found that people who ate more like the MIND diet lost brain tissue more slowly.

How Much Whole Grain Is Enough? A Big Review Points to a “Sweet Spot”

A meta-analysis of 87 clinical trials found that eating more whole grains improved several heart risk factors at once, with the clearest benefits at about four to six servings a day.

Taking the Stairs Is a Small Habit With a Big Research Footprint

A new meta-analysis of more than 450,000 people links regular stair climbing to a lower risk of dying from heart disease. Here’s what the research found, and what it can’t tell us yet.

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