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Among body shapes, pears are healthier than apples: Mouse study finds male obesity is linked to brain inflammation

September 13, 2018 Biology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Diet and Weight Loss, fitness, Immune System, mice, obesity, Rodents

Whether we like it or not, everyone accumulates fat. For women, it usually accumulates around the hips, resulting in a

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Sarcolipin tricks muscle cells into using more energy, burning fat

September 13, 2018 Biology, Cell Biology, Diet and Weight Loss, fitness, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, obesity, Triglycerides

Ever wonder why you burn fat and heat up when you exercise or shiver? Now, researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys

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Lifestyle changes reduce the need for blood pressure medications

September 10, 2018 Anemia, Blood Clots, Diet and Weight Loss, fitness, Heart Disease, hypertension, nutrition, obesity

Men and women with high blood pressure reduced the need for antihypertensive medications within 16 weeks after making lifestyle changes,

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How exercise generates new neurons, improves cognition in Alzheimer’s mouse: How to mimic the beneficial effects of exercise

September 7, 2018 Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Research, Animal Learning and Intelligence, Dementia, Disorders and Syndromes, fitness, Healthy Aging, Life Sciences, mice

A study by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team finds that neurogenesis -inducing the production of new neurons —

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Short chromosome tips linked to lower physical function in the elderly: New study suggests short telomeres are an independent risk factor for age-related functional decline

September 7, 2018 Alternative Medicine, Disability, Elder Care, fitness, Healthy Aging, Personalized Medicine, Teen Health, Workplace Health

Elderly people with short chromosome caps, or telomeres, are more likely to have difficulty performing daily activities such as carrying

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Type 2 diabetes risk shoots up after losing a night’s sleep

September 6, 2018 Cause of diabetes, Cause of type 2 diabetes, Diabetes, fitness, glucose, health, insulin, liver, sleep, Sleep and diabetes, Sleep deprivation, type 2 diabetes, Wellness

Being deprived of sleep for just six hours or a single night may affect the liver’s ability to produce glucose

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4 Subtle Signs Your Body Is Telling You To Take A Break

September 1, 2018 barre, Burnout, exercise, exhaustion, fitness, lean bean, Pilates, Rest, rest day, stress, tiredness

We get it – taking time out for yourself can feel near impossible when you’re trying to keep on top

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Healthy fat cells uncouple obesity from diabetes

August 15, 2018 Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, fitness, Hormone Disorders, nutrition, obesity, Triglycerides

About 422 million people around the world, including more than 30 million Americans, have diabetes. Approximately ninety percent of them

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How Kayla Itsines Deals With Her 'Far From Perfect' Skin

August 8, 2018 acne, beauty, Breakouts, confidence, fitness, kayla itsines, pimples, Skin, skincare

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Kayla Itsines has it all: ripped abs, enviable amounts of active wear and seemingly

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India accounts for 60% of head and neck cancer cases, numbers to double by 2030

July 29, 2018 cancer, Cancer treatment, Cause of cancer, Cause of head and neck cancer, Chemotherapy, fitness, Head and neck cancer, health, radiation, Treatment for cancer, Wellness

Owing to increased use of tobacco, India contributes to nearly 60% of head and neck cancer — inside the mouth,

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