Whole Grains and Good Books: How Simple Habits Cut Heart and Brain Disease Risk

A massive review of 87 clinical trials found that eating 4–6 servings of whole grains daily can simultaneously improve blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and waist size—key drivers of heart disease. In a separate review, regular book readers showed a 33% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Researchers analyzed data from more than 6,500 people across dozens of studies and found that swapping refined grains for whole‑grain options like...