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Putting a little bit of weight on in middle age has often been waved away as a result of slowing metabolism. “I’m not burning those calories as quickly as I did when I was younger,” people often say. But a landmark new study tracking energy expenditure… Continue reading Landmark study finds surprising timing of life’s metabolic highs and lows
A fascinating new study from researchers in Japan indicates a person’s metabolism of dietary proteins is influenced by when they consume their meals. The study found protein consumed early in the day promotes better skeletal muscle health and growth.Co… Continue reading More protein at breakfast makes for better muscle growth, study indicates
A new study investigating how a low-calorie diet alters gut microbial populations is reporting unexpected results. The findings reveal a strange relationship between extreme caloric restriction and increased levels of a pathogenic bacteria linked to in… Continue reading Pathogenic gut bacteria linked to weight loss from low-calorie diet
A trial led by researchers from the University of Bath is questioning the value of popular fasting diets, finding a simple calorie-controlled diet is more effective at reducing weight. The trial also found fasting can lead to greater losses of muscle m… Continue reading Caloric restriction beats fasting diets for weight loss, new trial finds
It’s inevitable that our health declines as we age, but maybe we can slow down that process. A new study led by Bar-Ilan University has found that boosting a certain gene in mice can increase their lifespan and keep them in better health for longer by … Continue reading Caloric restriction-mimicking gene extends health and lifespan of mice
Why do some people benefit from some types of exercise more than others? Scientists investigating this question have demonstrated how profiles of certain proteins in the blood can predict a person’s “trainability.” The work not only sheds new light on … Continue reading Blood protein score might predict which exercise will benefit you most
Australian researchers have discovered a novel method to treat obesity by directly blocking a receptor within fat cells and speeding up energy expenditure. A promising experimental drug has been developed targeting this receptor and it has been effecti… Continue reading Anti-obesity discovery directly targets energy metabolism in fat cells
Two new studies investigating the relationship between fasting and the microbiome are offering fresh insights into the way our gut bacteria composition can be remodeled by short-term dietary alterations, and how this can benefit cardiovascular health. … Continue reading How pre-diet fasting can remodel microbiome and improve blood pressure
Researchers have long detected higher rates of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes. New findings from Imperial College London are offering clues to why that may be the case, indicating that cardiometabolic factors associated with diabetes, such as increased blood pressure, could be contributing to the development of dementia.
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Continue reading High blood pressure suggested as link between diabetes and dementia
An international team of scientists is investigating the curious bi-directional relationship between COVID-19 and diabetes. The researchers suggest SARS-CoV-2 infection may actively be triggering the onset of diabetes and a global registry has been set… Continue reading Evidence growing COVID-19 can trigger onset of diabetes