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An Egg a Day? To egg or not to egg, that is the question! While there has long been some back and forth on the egg scene, a large new study may help resolve some confusion. Some nutrition experts say eggs are good for you, even though they are high in cholesterol. Others are sure they are bad. A recent analysis found that for each additional 300 milligrams a day of cholesterol in the diet, there was a 17% increased risk of cardiovascular disease and an 18% increased risk of premature death from any cause. Eggs have about 185 milligrams of cholesterol. Each additional half-egg a day was associated with a 6% increased risk of cardiovascular disease and an 8% increased risk of early death.
Eating for Two On top of all of the normal worries, pregnant mamas have one more thing to watch out for: what they are eating. Eating for two takes on added significance with a new study suggesting that a mother’s diet during pregnancy could affect her child’s risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers in Spain found a link between levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in umbilical cord blood and ADHD at age 7 in the study that included 600 children from four regions in Spain. The fatty acids play an important role in the structure and function of the central nervous system, particularly during later stages of pregnancy, the researchers explained. Window to the Brain Gut issues affect us all at some point, but now a study has found a link. Researchers recently linked disruption of a child’s gastrointestinal microbiome triggered by early life adversity, such as parent separation or death, with activity in the regions of the brain associated with emotional health. Experts have long noted the strong connection between the gut and brain. Previous research has demonstrated that a history of trauma has been reported in up to half of adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), at a prevalence twice that of patients without IBS.
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When the Tea is Hot … Do you start your day with a hot cup of tea? As it turns out, you might want to let it simmer for a bit before drinking. Researchers found
that tea drinkers who liked their beverage to be warmer than 140 degrees and drank more than two cups of tea per day had a 90% higher risk of esophageal cancer, compared
to those who drank less tea and at cooler temperatures. Practice patience, and let the tea cool. Source: www.cnn. com.