Welcome to the August Edition

Where we delve into vital research and educational opportunities to reshape our approach to health, nutrition, and planetary well-being.

From refocusing on cancer prevention strategies to the role of sports nutrition and personalized nutrition, join us as we explore how informed choices can profoundly impact our overall health.

Top Expert Commentary

Nearly half of adult cancer diagnoses in the US could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes – a ?nding that comes from a comprehensive study on the in?uence of habits such as smoking, diet, and exercise on cancer incidence.

Dive into the insights of this pivotal research, underscored by expert commentary from Dr Michelle de la Vega – a distinguished molecular biologist specializing in cancer biology, plant-forward diet, and nutrition science – and explore how making informed choices could dramatically reduce cancer risks.

Discover actionable steps that could not only save lives but also signi?cantly cut healthcare costs, o?ering new hope in the ?ght against this devastating disease.

Here’s Dr. Michelle de la Vega’s take on the topic:

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Two evidence-based webinars. Multiple actionable insights.

Facilitated by The Health Sciences Academy

Inspired by the Paris 2024 Olympics, people all over the world are eager to get active, and now is your opportunity to make a real impact.

This complimentary CPD-CEU training will equip you with vital knowledge of sports nutrition science – to put together a winning strategy for highly competitive athletes and active clients/patients to optimize their ?tness and athletic performance – from endurance, power and strength to weight (fat) loss, muscle gain, and competition nutrition.

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If you want to uncover the top health and wellness trends and better serve your patients, clients, or loved ones, join this interactive webinar on August 23. It will help you hone the 4 essential skills for impactful dietary personalization, with lots of practical client examples.

Alex will deep-dive into the intricacies of personalized diets, the A.S.I.T. method, behavior changes, and the latest proven strategies that will be eye-opening and transformative.

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Council in the Spotlight

Discover how strategic nutrition policies can serve as a powerful countermeasure against the dual threats of climate change and public health crises. In his research, Dr. Mark E. Rifkin explores the impact of diet on societal resilience in the face of environmental emergencies and chronic diseases.

This study illustrates the urgency of integrating robust nutrition strategies into national policies to enhance public health security and environmental sustainability. Jump into the full paper to understand the essential role of nutrition in our collective future.

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Additional Reads

Dive into these recent publications by our Council Members.

• Association of Diet Quality with Risk of Incident Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Women's Health Initiative . Kanika Malani, Sushaili Pradhan, Mir Moa? Madani, Mary B Roberts, Aladdin Shadyab, Matthew Allison, Theodore M Brasky, Peter F Schnatz, Linda Snetselaar , Charles B Eaton. Journal of Internal Medicine. July 2024.
• Behavioral Intervention that Extends Sleep Duration Leads to Greater Self-Control in School-Aged Children . Andrea M Spaeth, Nicola L Hawley, Mary A Carskadon, Hollie A Raynor, Elissa Jelalian, Judith A Owens, Rena R Wing , Chantelle N Hart. Journal of Developmental and Behavioural Pediatrics. July 2024.
• Dietary patterns to promote cardiometabolic health . Neha J Pagidipati, Pam R Taub, Robert J Ostfeld , Carol F Kirkpatrick. Nature Reviews: Cardiology. July 2024.
• Fish Oil, Plasma n-3 PUFAs, and Risk of Macro- and Microvascular Complications among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes . Shufan Tian, Tianyu Guo, Frank Qian, Zixin Qiu, Qi Lu, Rui Li, Kai Zhu, Lin Li, Hancheng Yu, Ruyi Li, Yunjing Ou, An Pan , Gang Liu. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. July 2024.
• Modifying the Health Star Rating nutrient pro?ling algorithm to account for ultra-processing . Eden M Barrett, Simone Pettigrew, Bruce Neal , Mike Rayner , Daisy H Coyle, Alexandra Jones, Damian Maganja, Allison Gaines, Dariush Moza?arian, Fraser Taylor, Nadine Ghammachi, Jason H Y Wu. Nutrition and Dietetics. July 2024.
• The Impact of Mind-Body Medicine on Patient-Reported Outcomes in the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain . Aakriti R Carrubba, Kristin A Lothman, Colleen S Ball, Amy L Mongan, Adam I Perlman , Anita Chen. Cureus. June 2024.

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