I am going to address a subject that perhaps no one has ever clearly explained to you, the menstrual cycle and its effects on health and body composition. The menstrual cycle is a hormonal process that a woman’s body endures every month in order to prepare for a possible pregnancy. All the hormones involved in…
Walking has become a comfortable way to stay fit and in good health: it has several associated benefits; it helps burn calories and maintain body weight. At this point we won’t try to convince you of the need to include some physical activity in your habits. Or maybe we will. And maybe you don’t…
A limited consumption of caffeine during the pre-weaning period shouldn’t cause any problems for the breastfed baby, but coffee isn’t the only product that contains this exciting substance. We’ll explain what you should be aware of if you breastfeed your baby. Motherhood can be exhausting; whether we have been told so or we have…
Avoiding obesity and maintaining a stable weight in mid-adulthood could help prevent certain cancers in women, according to new a research presented at this year’s European Conference on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria (May 23rd-26th). Obesity-related cancer in women Among the findings it was discovered that women that gained too much weight (an…
A new study finds that a proposal by Rutgers to create a “Noah’s Ark of Microbes” to protect the long-term health of humanity is feasible and should move towards a pilot project phase. The report is available for download at www.microbiotavault.org. The Microbiota The Microbiota Vault would collect beneficial germs from human populations…
In fact, a part of the population shows an attenuated response to insulin in this tissue, a condition that is often referred to as brain cell insulin resistance. But what role does it play in maintaining body weight and fat accumulation? The research In order to answer this question, Martin Heni and his…
Nutrigenomics is a branch of genomics that aims to identify the best types of food for your genetic makeup. Of all the external factors to which we are exposed as human beings, diet is one of the most influential throughout our lives. What is a personalized nutrition? Firstly, because consuming food is…
It’s true that our DNA plays an essential role in the potential onset of diseases. Whether it’s heart disease, various types of cancer, depression, Alzheimer’s disease or obesity, some people are more prone than others simply due to genetic causes. However, in recent years, research has shown that there is another important factor at…
Obesity studies usually focus on identifying the differences between healthy and obese people, rather than looking at what factors protect healthy people from becoming obese. The study An international study published in the journal Cell has identified a gene related to thinness and weight gain resistance. The protective action of a variant of…
Foods that are healthier for you may be different from those that work for others. There is no healthy diet that works for everyone. People respond to food in such an individual way that everyone needs a customized diet plan, according to the results of a study that looked at the effects of genetics, the…
Phytochemical compounds are contained in plant-based foods. Discover how to take advantage of the health benefits they provide (anti-inflammation, cancer prevention…) and how to incorporate them into your diet. Phytochemical compounds are chemical substances that are naturally contained in plant-based foods. Their health benefits, especially their antioxidant properties and their potential role in cancer…
Brain cells called tanycytes influence the feeling of satiety; when stimulated they increase appetite, and regulation of these neurons could help reduce or increase dietary intake for therapeutic purposes. Tanycytes and the appetite There is a group of brain cells called tanycytes which communicate with the rest of the neurons to inform them…
