Did you think you only eat eggs in the morning? Well, a boiled egg in the evening before bed can be an ideal snack, according to Nick Bitz, phytotherapist and scientific author of the YouTheory page on Instagram. The specialist claims that it is advisable to eat an egg, be it boiled, poached or…
Abstract Obesity has become a universal and major public health problem with increasing prevalence in both adults and children in the 21st century, even in developing countries. Extensive epidemiological studies reveal a strong link between obesity and development and progression of various types of cancers. The connection between obesity and liver cancer is particularly strong…
Research we’re watching If your morning never starts without a cup of coffee, you may be intrigued to learn that drinking the wildly popular beverage could significantly lower your risk of dying within the next few years, a new study suggests. The study The study, published online May 31, 2022, by Annals…
Prospective Associations of Daily Step Counts and Intensity With Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and Mortality and All-Cause Mortality Key Points Questions What are the associations of daily step counts with cancer and cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality and all-cause mortality; and does the intensity of steps have additional benefits? Findings This population-based prospective cohort…
Timing of daily calorie loading affects appetite and hunger responses without changes in energy metabolism in healthy subjects with obesity Summary Morning loaded calorie intake in humans has been advocated as a dietary strategy to improve weight loss. This is also supported by animal studies suggesting time of eating can prevent weight gain.…
Impact of Peanuts and Tree Nuts on Body Weight and Healthy Weight Loss in Adults Abstract Nuts (ground and tree) are rich sources of multiple nutrients and their consumption is associated with health benefits, including reduced cardiovascular disease risk. This has prompted recommendations to increase their consumption. However, they are also high in…
Cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when elevated, a new study finds. Cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when elevated, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. Cocoa flavanols have previously been found to lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness as much as some blood pressure medication.…
Should you try intermittent fasting for weight loss? When trying intermittent fasting, both the quantity and quality of what you eat during your eating window matter. Intermittent fasting is a trendy topic that arises repeatedly in my clinic these days. I get it: restrict the time period when you eat, but within that time…
The genetic background around APOE region can modify the Alzheimer’s disease-associated APOE4 risk effects Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 5.8 million individuals in the U.S. Scientists have discovered some genetic variants that increase the risk for developing Alzheimer’s; the most well-known…
Pilot study of responsive nucleus accumbens deep brain stimulation for loss-of-control eating Abstract Cravings that precede loss of control (LOC) over food consumption present an opportunity for intervention in patients with the binge eating disorder (BED). In this pilot study, we used responsive deep brain stimulation (DBS) to record nucleus accumbens (NAc) electrophysiology…
The risk of incident extrahepatic cancers is higher in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease than obesity – A longitudinal cohort study Background & aims: Cancer is a major cause of death in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Obesity is a risk factor for cancers; however, the role of NAFLD in this association is unknown.…
Molecular probe links high-fat diet to nitric oxide levels, cancer development The study Jeff Chan (left), an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the study’s principal investigator, and Anuj Yadav (right), a senior research associate and the study’s lead coauthor. It has long been hypothesized that dietary habits…