genetics
Can Potassium Reverse High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is a killer….we all know that Eating a diet high in sodium can lead to high blood pressure….we all know that And because we know these things, a lot of people have [...]
The status-quo is broken…We need a new model for burning fat and getting fit
For decades, we have listened to the nation’s health experts tell us: what to eat, what not to eat, how much to eat, how much exercise we need, what type of exercise we need…. And, [...]
Here's why you NEED aerobic exercise
Let’s face it. Cardio is boring. Running laps around a track or pedaling away like some spandex wearing gerbil. Boring. But,according to the authors of this new study, “your personal aerobic fitness is not something [...]
Obesity: Insulin trumps Genetics
I have said it before and I will say it again. Genetics isn’t Destiny. Even when it comes to obesity. And if you don’t believe me: Purdue University scientists have uncovered evidence that genetically identical [...]
The Cure for Cancer: Prevention?
Earlier today, researchers from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the U.K.-based World Cancer Research Fund released their report: Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention Food, Nutrition, and Physical Activity: A Global Perspective A [...]
Fat Babies become Fat Kids become Fat Teenagers become Fat Adults
You are not going to believe this people. According to some startling new research, there is a direct connection between an adult’s propensity to put on weight and our early childhood diet. I know, I [...]
Why Do We Get OLD?
Harvard researchers may have just found the “root cause of aging”: A group of proteins called sirtuins. For a decade or so, scientists have known that these sirtuins are somehow involved in the aging process. [...]
Genetics Isn't Destiny
You’re 20 pounds overweight. You have been trying to lose that weight for years and years. Not matter how hard you try, the weight just won’t come off. Sound familiar? You bet. Maybe it’s your [...]
Scientists Discover New Obesity Gene – Obesity Research Update #4
Obesity researcher, Professor Philippe Froguel and his team have discovered a new obesity gene. Apparently, this gene ( PCSK1 ) plays a part in the maturation of various hormones that control food intake. This means [...]
Scientists discover the Couch Potato gene
A group of researchers, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, have mapped out 23 specific chromosomal locations that account for 84% of the behavioral differences between low activity (see lazy) mice and high [...]
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