Thursday, July 31, 2014
This is what happens to your body when you skip meals | Fox News
This is what happens to your body when you skip meals | Fox News: A team from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark examined the muscles of eight healthy men before and after a 72-hour fast. After skipping meals for three days, the men experienced a 50 percent reduction in mTOR activity, a key regulator of muscle cell growth. Put simply, when mTOR drops, muscle wasting speeds up. That may sounds like a bad thing, but, oddly, there’s evidence from rodent studies that blocking mTOR activity triggers “cell survival responses” that can actually extend life, says study coauthor Dr. Mikkel H. Vendelbo.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Healthy 'Brown Fat' May Cut Odds for Obesity, Diabetes – WebMD
Healthy 'Brown Fat' May Cut Odds for Obesity, Diabetes – WebMD: "This is good news for overweight and obese people," Labros Sidossis, a professor of internal medicine in the division of geriatric medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, said in a university news release. "This is great news for people with insulin resistance and diabetes, and suggests that brown fat may prove to be an important anti-diabetic tissue."
Previous research has suggested that brown fat plays a role in regulating body temperature, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Previous research has suggested that brown fat plays a role in regulating body temperature, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
TV and children's development | BPS
TV and children's development | BPS: Research carried out at the University of Iowa, published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, found that if a TV programme is on in the background, rather than being watched intently, it can take a child's attention away from play and learning.
This was particularly apparent among low-income families and households in which the parents have not been well-educated.
The team behind the study has therefore suggested that once a youngster has finished sitting down to watch a certain show, the television should be turned off.
This was particularly apparent among low-income families and households in which the parents have not been well-educated.
The team behind the study has therefore suggested that once a youngster has finished sitting down to watch a certain show, the television should be turned off.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Herbs Help Curb Diabetes
Herbs Help Curb Diabetes: The herbs - rosemary and oregano - not only enhance the taste of food, lab tests find they are loaded with healthful compounds that work to reduce blood sugar as effectively as anti-diabetic drugs.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found the herbs contain polyphenols and flavonoids, compounds that interfere with a diabetes-related enzyme, which is also the target of prescription drugs to control blood sugar.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found the herbs contain polyphenols and flavonoids, compounds that interfere with a diabetes-related enzyme, which is also the target of prescription drugs to control blood sugar.
Herbs Help Curb Diabetes
Herbs Help Curb Diabetes: The herbs - rosemary and oregano - not only enhance the taste of food, lab tests find they are loaded with healthful compounds that work to reduce blood sugar as effectively as anti-diabetic drugs.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found the herbs contain polyphenols and flavonoids, compounds that interfere with a diabetes-related enzyme, which is also the target of prescription drugs to control blood sugar.
Researchers at the University of Illinois found the herbs contain polyphenols and flavonoids, compounds that interfere with a diabetes-related enzyme, which is also the target of prescription drugs to control blood sugar.
Diabetes discovery illuminates path to new drugs
Diabetes discovery illuminates path to new drugs: To David Altshuler, the recent discovery of a genetic mutation that protects against type 2 diabetes offers hope in fighting more than just diabetes.
It also illustrates how using the tools of genetics to hunt for "broken genes" can aid drug discovery, a process that itself is broken, Altshuler said, with new finds scarce despite billions spent on research.
"Almost everything we put into patients fails," said Altshuler, a Harvard Medical School genetics professor. "There's something wrong with what we're doing."
It also illustrates how using the tools of genetics to hunt for "broken genes" can aid drug discovery, a process that itself is broken, Altshuler said, with new finds scarce despite billions spent on research.
"Almost everything we put into patients fails," said Altshuler, a Harvard Medical School genetics professor. "There's something wrong with what we're doing."
Friday, July 25, 2014
Shift work associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes - Medical News Today
Shift work associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes - Medical News Today: By the year 2025, the number of cases of type 2 diabetes is estimated to increase by 65%, with the condition affecting a projected total of 380 million individuals worldwide. Therefore, identifying modifiable risk factors is of significant public health importance.
People who work rotating shifts have a 42% increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to the meta-analysis.
Previously, studies have examined how shift work - irregular or unusual work schedules, such as working a combination of nights and days - might be associated with an increased risk for diabetes, but results have been inconsistent.
People who work rotating shifts have a 42% increased risk for type 2 diabetes, according to the meta-analysis.
Previously, studies have examined how shift work - irregular or unusual work schedules, such as working a combination of nights and days - might be associated with an increased risk for diabetes, but results have been inconsistent.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Probiotics may help control blood pressure | Fox News
Probiotics may help control blood pressure | Fox News: Regularly consuming probiotics, or the “good” bacteria found in yogurt, milk and cheese, may help control blood pressure, according to a new review of past studies.
Researchers found that consuming the proper amount of probiotics over at least two months appeared to modestly lower blood pressure.
Researchers found that consuming the proper amount of probiotics over at least two months appeared to modestly lower blood pressure.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Drinking behind 1 in 10 deaths of working-age adults
Drinking behind 1 in 10 deaths of working-age adults: A study published in Preventing Chronic Disease found that excessive alcohol use — which includes binge drinking, heavy weekly alcohol consumption and drinking while underage or pregnant — was responsible for an average 88,000 deaths per year between 2006 and 2010. The lives of those who died were shortened by about 30 years.
About 70% of those deaths were working-age adults between the ages of 20 to 64, said Mandy Stahre, epidemiologist at the Washington State Department of Health and author of the study.
"We're talking about a large economic impact, people who are contributing to society," Stahre said. "They're in the prime of their lives, whether they're building up careers or midcareer. A lot of attention we tend to focus on is maybe college drinking or just drunk driving. This really talked about the broadness of the problem."
About 70% of those deaths were working-age adults between the ages of 20 to 64, said Mandy Stahre, epidemiologist at the Washington State Department of Health and author of the study.
"We're talking about a large economic impact, people who are contributing to society," Stahre said. "They're in the prime of their lives, whether they're building up careers or midcareer. A lot of attention we tend to focus on is maybe college drinking or just drunk driving. This really talked about the broadness of the problem."
Thursday, July 17, 2014
7 breakfast tips for faster weight loss - wptv.com
7 breakfast tips for faster weight loss - wptv.com: Another way to prevent cravings during the day is to have a bigger, healthy breakfast. A large breakfast full of calories in the morning could mean more weight lost. A recent study showed that those who ate more calories in the morning lost almost two and a half times the weight than those who consumed more at night. This is possible due to the fact that your metabolism is more efficient in the morning.
One in 10 Deaths Due to Excessive Drinking | TIME
One in 10 Deaths Due to Excessive Drinking | TIME: Excessive drinking accounts for one in 10 deaths among adults between ages 20-64 years, according to a recent study.
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data on alcohol-related deaths from 2006 to 2010 and found drinking too much is one of the leading causes of preventative death.
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data on alcohol-related deaths from 2006 to 2010 and found drinking too much is one of the leading causes of preventative death.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Gays, Lesbians Practice Healthy And Unhealthy Behaviors; You Can't Say They 'Have Poorer Overall Health'
Gays, Lesbians Practice Healthy And Unhealthy Behaviors; You Can't Say They 'Have Poorer Overall Health': he reason for this was because even though bisexual women reported experiencing serious psychological distress in the past year, gay and bisexual men were more likely to get an HIV test, and both gays and lesbians were more likely to drink, they were overall also more likely to get more exercise. However, gay men seemed to be the fittest, compared to straight men, while lesbian and bisexual women were more likely to be obese than straight women. Gays, lesbians, and bisexuals were also more likely to smoke cigarettes and drink.
One in three Alzheimer's cases preventable, says research
BBC News - One in three Alzheimer's cases preventable, says research: One in three cases of Alzheimer's disease worldwide is preventable, according to research from the University of Cambridge.
The main risk factors for the disease are a lack of exercise, smoking, depression and poor education, it says.
The main risk factors for the disease are a lack of exercise, smoking, depression and poor education, it says.
Gene therapy creates 'biological pacemaker' cells for the heart
Researchers have succeeded in turning ordinary cardiac muscle cells into specialized ones that deliver a steady heartbeat using a gene therapy procedure they predict could become an alternative to implanted electronic pacemakers.
A study published on Wednesday involved pigs with a condition called heart block that makes their hearts beat too slowly. By injecting a human gene into a tiny region of the heart's pumping chambers roughly the size of a peppercorn, the researchers reprogrammed heart muscle cells into a type of cell that emits electrical impulses to drive the beating heart.
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A study published on Wednesday involved pigs with a condition called heart block that makes their hearts beat too slowly. By injecting a human gene into a tiny region of the heart's pumping chambers roughly the size of a peppercorn, the researchers reprogrammed heart muscle cells into a type of cell that emits electrical impulses to drive the beating heart.
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Monday, July 14, 2014
The surprising thing that's killing 1 in 10 adults | Alcohol...no real surprise
The surprising thing that's killing 1 in 10 adults | Fox News: If you've ever been worried about your booze intake, this will make you reconsider just how much you drink at every happy hour, bachelorette party, birthday—basically, anything where alcohol is involved: Excessive alcohol use counts for 10 percent of deaths for adults between the ages of 20 and 64, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
To find these estimates, scientists from the CDC analyzed data from the Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) application for 2006 to 2010. The ARDI provides national and state counts of alcohol-attributable deaths and estimates how many years of your life are stripped away due to drinking.
To find these estimates, scientists from the CDC analyzed data from the Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) application for 2006 to 2010. The ARDI provides national and state counts of alcohol-attributable deaths and estimates how many years of your life are stripped away due to drinking.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Alcohol does not benefit the heart, claims new study - Medical News Today
Alcohol does not benefit the heart, claims new study - Medical News Today: A new BMJ study finds that even among people who drink only light to moderate amounts of alcohol, reducing consumption can improve heart health, reduce body mass index, and bring down blood pressure.
The large multi-center international study, which was co-led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, calls into question previous research that suggests light to moderate drinking may be good for the heart.
The large multi-center international study, which was co-led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, calls into question previous research that suggests light to moderate drinking may be good for the heart.
Extreme obesity cuts lifespan more than smoking: study - NY Daily News
Extreme obesity cuts lifespan more than smoking: study - NY Daily News: That obesity can cut life short by causing strokes and other illnesses comes as no surprise, but a study reported on Tuesday quantifies the toll: The most extreme cases cut a person's lifespan more than cigarettes.
The analysis, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, is the largest-ever study of the effect of extreme obesity on mortality. It found that people who are extremely obese — for someone of average height, carrying an extra 100 lbs. or more — die 6.5 to 13.7 years earlier than peers with a healthy weight
The analysis, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, is the largest-ever study of the effect of extreme obesity on mortality. It found that people who are extremely obese — for someone of average height, carrying an extra 100 lbs. or more — die 6.5 to 13.7 years earlier than peers with a healthy weight
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Intermittent Fasting and Fasting Boost Weight Loss, HGH - celebrityhealthfitness.com
Intermittent Fasting and Fasting Boost Weight Loss, HGH - celebrityhealthfitness.com: Research shows people who do intermittent fasting lose weight more quickly and keep it off longer than those who follow conventional, linear diets where you’re constantly depriving yourself. What’s more, intermittent fasting has been shown to ward off diseases like cancer and dementia.
In intermittent fasting, you alternate between days of “fasting” (very low caloric intake) and days of “feasting.” That’s the idea behind the bestselling book, The 5:2 Diet.
In intermittent fasting, you alternate between days of “fasting” (very low caloric intake) and days of “feasting.” That’s the idea behind the bestselling book, The 5:2 Diet.
Fasting and intermittent fasting aid weight loss, have anti-aging benefits - National Celebrity Fitness and Health | Examiner.com
Fasting and intermittent fasting aid weight loss, have anti-aging benefits - National Celebrity Fitness and Health | Examiner.com: Scientific studies show fasting and intermittent fasting promote weight loss and burn belly fat, but have other important anti-aging health benefits, such as protecting the brain from degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Arab News reported Wednesday.
Researchers say calorie restriction from fasting and intermittent fasting keeps the brain from shrinking and protects it from stress. Fasting as little as eight days a year could have significant health benefits, even for older people and cancer patients.
Researchers say calorie restriction from fasting and intermittent fasting keeps the brain from shrinking and protects it from stress. Fasting as little as eight days a year could have significant health benefits, even for older people and cancer patients.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Lavado: Cocoa Extract Preparation May Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Lavado: Cocoa Extract Preparation May Prevent Alzheimer's Disease: Lavado cocoa is primarily composed of polyphenols, antioxidants also found in fruits and vegetables. Some studies have suggested that they prevent degenerative diseases of the brain and a new study
in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that a specific preparation of Lavado may reduce damage to nerve pathways seen in Alzheimer's disease patients' brains long before they develop symptoms.
in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that a specific preparation of Lavado may reduce damage to nerve pathways seen in Alzheimer's disease patients' brains long before they develop symptoms.
Prostate Cancer Progression Linked to Obesity - Renal and Urology News
Prostate Cancer Progression Linked to Obesity - Renal and Urology News: Obesity may increase the long-term risk of disease progression in men on active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer (PCa), according to study findings presented at the Canadian Urological Association annual meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Missing protein explains link between obesity and diabetes
Missing protein explains link between obesity and diabetes: Scientists from the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), have discovered that obese individuals lack a protein that is essential for regulating blood glucose levels, causing them to face higher risks of developing diabetes. The protein is one of the first molecular links found between obesity to diabetes and is potentially a target for treatment or prevention of diabetes in obese individuals.
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