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…
The new catalog, openly available, has samples of the genome of more than 140,000 people, more than twice the number of the largest data set known to date. Although the structure of DNA was discovered 67 years ago and the first map of the human genome was introduced 17 years ago, the function of…
Type 2 diabetes has attained staggering levels worldwide. In Mexico alone, around 12.8 million adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. The figures in the rest of Latin America and Europe are also high and increasing. In the United States, 30 million people suffer from this condition. And that happens in the western world.…
Consuming high-flavonoid foods such as apples, pears, tea, strawberries or blueberries for 20 years might have a protective effect against the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, according to a new epidemiological study. The research Including berries – such as blueberries or strawberries –, apples, pears, and tea for years…
The ketogenic diet is a type of low-carb diet that allows reducing blood sugar levels. Is it good for diabetics? Diabetics often try different diet plans to improve their physical condition. The keto diet sits among the most popular diet plans. Some research indicates that the keto diet can help balance the…
We knew diet has an effect on brain health. Now, a recent study has revealed that the way food is combined may also be crucial for the risk of developing dementia. Eating a balanced and healthy diet can help maintain good brain health, avoiding thus many diseases. Previous research showed that a diet…
In recent years, studies have been conducted indicating that reducing and spacing meals at well-defined time intervals has cellular aging, cardiovascular, neurological, functional and oncological benefits. Intermittent fasting Therefore, intermittent fasting is booming as an alternative dietary approach. This type of nutritional approach aims to establish caloric restriction in food by limiting the…
New research from UC Riverside shows that soybean oil not only promotes obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions such as autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression. Soybean oil Soybean oil, which is added to packaged foods, used to fry fast food and employed as livestock feed, is by far…