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The Walnut Longevity Numbers In This Headline Come From Two Different Versions Of The Same Study

In August 2026, the longevity site Super Age ran this headline:

Snacking on Walnuts 5 Times Per Week Cuts Mortality By 14% and Boosts Cognitive Health

The body:

Aug 28
News · Repackaged

Adrenal fatigue was named in 1998 by the man who still sells the cure

Nutrition For Mortals traced the diagnosis back to the naturopath who named it. We followed the trail forward — his storefront still lists nine adrenal products, and the 80% figure influencers quote traces to his own book, not to a study.

Aug 6
Debunk D Misleading

Anti-sugar warnings are just “food anxiety” — and aspartame has no health risks

"Anti-sugar warnings are just 'food anxiety,' and artificial sweeteners like aspartame have no health risks."

Aug 5
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Apple cider vinegar melts belly fat — drink it before every meal

Apple cider vinegar melts belly fat and you should drink it before every meal

Aug 5
News · Repackaged

Harvard asked whether seed oils are harmful. The answer needs one asterisk

The mainstream position on seed oils is well supported. It is also being defended slightly more confidently than the evidence warrants — and some of the reassurance is soy-industry funded.

Jul 25

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