Category: Lifestyle Interventions
Polyphenols Help Reduce Visceral Fat
December 2, 2022
Pitching two variants of the Mediterranean diet against each other in a randomized controlled trial, scientists have found that the plant-oriented one, which contained more polyphenols, was more effective for
Protein Content in an Optimal Diet
November 16, 2022
In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers have designed guidelines for dietary amino acid consumption for optimal health [1]. Protein matters Diet is an important component of a
Protein Intake Increases Bone Density in Older Adults
November 11, 2022
Scientists have found that animal protein consumption positively correlates with bone density in older adults. Things become more complicated regarding plant protein [1]. Too little or too much? Just
Olive Oil Linked to Significantly Lower Mortality
October 27, 2022
In a new study published in the journal Nutritional Epidemiology, scientists have found a strong association between olive oil consumption and lower risk of cardiovascular, cancer, and all-cause mortality [1].
Intermittent Exercise Encourages Muscle Protein Uptake
October 24, 2022
A research paper published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has found that regular, intermittent exercise encourages amino acids to form proteins in muscle. Anabolic resistance Previous research has found
Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Reduced Aging Biomarkers
October 6, 2022
Researchers publishing in BMC Medicine have found that there is a relationship between biomarkers of aging and measurements of health and mental well-being [1]. “Healthy lifestyle” is not just a
Coffee Is Associated with Better Cardiovascular Health
October 3, 2022
Drawing on data from UK Biobank, scientists have once again confirmed the association between coffee and better health outcomes, with ground coffee emerging as the healthiest type [1]. Bad rap
Ketogenic and Mediterranean Diets Effective Against Diabetes
September 12, 2022
Pitting a ketogenic diet against a Mediterranean diet in pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes patients, scientists have learned that both confer metabolic benefits, but “keto” also has a darker side
Zero-Calorie Sweeteners Alter the Human Microbiome
September 2, 2022
A new open-label, randomized, controlled study published in Cell showed that zero-calorie sweeteners are metabolically active and some might impair glycemic response in healthy adults [1]. What does “sugar-free” mean?
Prof. Albert-László Barabási on Network Medicine
August 15, 2022
Albert-László Barabási is the Robert Gray Dodge Professor of Network Science at Northeastern University, and he also holds an appointment in the Department of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. We
Sauna Combined with Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health
August 5, 2022
In a randomized, controlled trial, scientists have shown that sauna and exercise, when taken together, might have a synergistic, beneficial effect on cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels [1]. Turn up
Exercise and Healthy Diet Cannot Replace Each Other
July 19, 2022
In a large-scale study, scientists have shown that exercise and good diet affect mortality independently, showing that you need both to stay healthy [1]. Is vigorous exercise special? Exercise is
Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Fewer Cognitive Disorders
July 11, 2022
A meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition has found that intake of fruits and vegetables is negatively correlated with cognitive decline in older adults. A study of studies Sixteen different
The Relationship Between Diet and Senescence
June 27, 2022
An extremely comprehensive review published in Food Science & Biotechnology has summarized the current state of research regarding cellular senescence and basic dietary components. An aging-focused outlook The researchers begin
B Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Against Cognitive Decline
June 20, 2022
Researchers publishing in the European Journal of Nutrition have discovered that a combination of B vitamins and the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is linked to decreased cognitive decline in older
Polyphenols Help Reduce Visceral Fat
December 2, 2022
Pitching two variants of the Mediterranean diet against each other in a randomized controlled trial, scientists have found that the plant-oriented one, which contained more polyphenols, was more effective for weight loss [1]. Beyond the Med diet A healthy diet is one of the most powerful
Protein Content in an Optimal Diet
November 16, 2022
In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers have designed guidelines for dietary amino acid consumption for optimal health [1]. Protein matters Diet is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and is believed to play a major role in health status and longevity. It
Protein Intake Increases Bone Density in Older Adults
November 11, 2022
Scientists have found that animal protein consumption positively correlates with bone density in older adults. Things become more complicated regarding plant protein [1]. Too little or too much? Just how much protein people should consume has been a point of contention. Decades-old research, performed mainly
Olive Oil Linked to Significantly Lower Mortality
October 27, 2022
In a new study published in the journal Nutritional Epidemiology, scientists have found a strong association between olive oil consumption and lower risk of cardiovascular, cancer, and all-cause mortality [1]. Does olive oil prolong life? Olive oil being healthier than most other oils and fats is
Intermittent Exercise Encourages Muscle Protein Uptake
October 24, 2022
A research paper published in the Journal of Applied Physiology has found that regular, intermittent exercise encourages amino acids to form proteins in muscle. Anabolic resistance Previous research has found that a lack of activity accelerates the age-related muscle loss known as sarcopenia [1]. This has
Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Reduced Aging Biomarkers
October 6, 2022
Researchers publishing in BMC Medicine have found that there is a relationship between biomarkers of aging and measurements of health and mental well-being [1]. “Healthy lifestyle” is not just a phrase It is very well known that unhealthy behaviors are strongly linked to adverse health outcomes.
Coffee Is Associated with Better Cardiovascular Health
October 3, 2022
Drawing on data from UK Biobank, scientists have once again confirmed the association between coffee and better health outcomes, with ground coffee emerging as the healthiest type [1]. Bad rap no more Coffee was once considered rather unhealthy. One study from 1988 found that 80% of
Ketogenic and Mediterranean Diets Effective Against Diabetes
September 12, 2022
Pitting a ketogenic diet against a Mediterranean diet in pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes patients, scientists have learned that both confer metabolic benefits, but “keto” also has a darker side [1]. Diabetes is often reversible with diet While many anti-diabetes drugs have been developed in recent
Zero-Calorie Sweeteners Alter the Human Microbiome
September 2, 2022
A new open-label, randomized, controlled study published in Cell showed that zero-calorie sweeteners are metabolically active and some might impair glycemic response in healthy adults [1]. What does “sugar-free” mean? The human brain is the main consumer of glucose in the body, and glucose availability is
Prof. Albert-László Barabási on Network Medicine
August 15, 2022
Albert-László Barabási is the Robert Gray Dodge Professor of Network Science at Northeastern University, and he also holds an appointment in the Department of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. We talked about a revolutionary ‘network medicine’ approach that can greatly enhance our ability to understand biological
Sauna Combined with Exercise Improves Cardiovascular Health
August 5, 2022
In a randomized, controlled trial, scientists have shown that sauna and exercise, when taken together, might have a synergistic, beneficial effect on cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels [1]. Turn up the heat Sauna bathing has been credited with many health benefits [2], predominantly for the cardiovascular
Exercise and Healthy Diet Cannot Replace Each Other
July 19, 2022
In a large-scale study, scientists have shown that exercise and good diet affect mortality independently, showing that you need both to stay healthy [1]. Is vigorous exercise special? Exercise is good for you, and so is a healthy diet. Moreover, those are probably the only currently
Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Fewer Cognitive Disorders
July 11, 2022
A meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition has found that intake of fruits and vegetables is negatively correlated with cognitive decline in older adults. A study of studies Sixteen different studies were used for this meta-analysis, and not all of them measured fruit and vegetable comsuption
The Relationship Between Diet and Senescence
June 27, 2022
An extremely comprehensive review published in Food Science & Biotechnology has summarized the current state of research regarding cellular senescence and basic dietary components. An aging-focused outlook The researchers begin their paper with a discussion of aging, citing a paper that frames it in terms of
B Vitamins and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Against Cognitive Decline
June 20, 2022
Researchers publishing in the European Journal of Nutrition have discovered that a combination of B vitamins and the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is linked to decreased cognitive decline in older individuals. A post-hoc analysis of previous results The researchers came to their conclusion after analyzing the