Study shows that the consumption of plant-based protein can increase human lifespan The study A team of researchers from the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute found that aged people who eat more plant-based protein instead of meat-based protein tend to live longer lives. In their article published in JAMA Internal Medicine,…
The individual combination of microorganisms in the human gastrointestinal tract provides fundamental clues on how any future incidences of type 2 diabetes can be predicted, prevented, and treated. This was demonstrated in a population study conducted by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Previous research led by Fredrik Bäckhed, professor of molecular medicine at the…
In a paper recently published in The EMBO Journal, researchers from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) (Spain) have shown that the development of systemic metabolic diseases is dependent on the muscle activity of the mitochondrial enzyme ATP synthase, which is the ‘bottle neck’ of biological energy production. The research Using a mouse…
Fat deposits are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a study published in the EJPC. Sugar consumption is linked to the largest fat deposits around the heart and abdomen, which is dangerous to health. Excessive sugar consumption That is the main finding of a study published today…
The menstrual cycle is divided into 2 phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Day 1 of the cycle coincides with day 1 of menstruation (bleeding), giving way to the follicular phase. Then ovulation takes place followed by the next phase, the luteal phase. Now that we know the effects of the menstrual…
The menstrual cycle is divided into 2 phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Day 1 of the cycle coincides with day 1 of menstruation (bleeding), giving way to the follicular phase. Then ovulation takes place followed by the next phase, the luteal phase. How do birth control pills work? Mixed…
The menstrual cycle is divided into 2 phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Day 1 of the cycle coincides with day 1 of menstruation (bleeding), giving way to the follicular phase. Then ovulation takes place followed by the next phase, the luteal phase. PROGESTERONE This hormone favors pregnancy and also…
The menstrual cycle is divided into 2 phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Day 1 of the cycle coincides with day 1 of menstruation (bleeding), giving way to the follicular phase. Then ovulation takes place followed by the next phase, the luteal phase. The phases of the menstrual cycle During the…
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…