Evidence-Based Briefs

Lifestyle Tools for Stress Management: What the Evidence Supports

Chronic psychological stress is a major contributor to mental and metabolic health concerns across the lifespan.1,2 Persistent, elevated levels of stress are associated with anxiety, depression, impaired sleep, cardiometabolic dysfunction, immune dysregulation, and reduced quality of life.3-5...

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Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Risk: What the Evidence Tells Us

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contribute a substantial proportion of daily intake across all age groups in the United States. Increased consumption has occurred alongside rising rates of cardiometabolic disease, mental health concerns, and all-cause mortality, drawing concern from health...

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