I read a lot of health related studies, and most contain in their conclusion a statistical description of the result. To be able to draw valid conclusions for oneself it is very important to understand what all the numbers mean. I have recently learned all that, so here is an example together with an explanation:

The multivariate relative risk of gout among men in the highest quintile of meat intake, as compared with those in the lowest quintile, was 1.41 (95 percent confidence interval, 1.07 to 1.86; P for trend=0.02)
— from Purine-rich foods, dairy and protein intake, and the risk of gout in men, 2004.

A more understandable translation of the above is this:
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One of my main interest apart from software development is health, mainly nutrition but also exercise. I will try to systematically collect my findings and write a health related blog post from time to time.

Keep in mind that I usually have no idea what I am talking about, I have not any medical background. I just try to collect and organize evidence that I am finding.

So, from now on expect some posts about stuff that might make you healthy, loose weight, gain weight, live longer, or die instantly