Category: Nutrition
Chronic Stress Disrupts Brain’s Satiety Signals in Mice, Driving Overeating—Human Relevance Unclear
Key Takeaways Chronic stress in mice deactivates the lateral habenula, a brain region that regulates reward responses, leading to unchecked consumption of high-fat/sweet foods. Chronically stressed mice on high-fat …Caloric Restriction and Aging: 12% Fewer Calories Boost Longevity Markers Without Sacrificing Muscle Strength, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: A 12% calorie cut (vs. 25% goal) improved aging biomarkers, proving even modest restriction benefits health. Participants lost muscle mass but not strength—suggesting enhanced “muscle-specific force” (more …Calcium and Potassium-Rich Diets Prevent Kidney Stones Recurrence
The kidneys, two bean-shaped structures located in the paravertebral gutters, are our major excretory organs. They are responsible for maintaining a stable internal environment of the body, by engaging …Effect of Arginine and Ornithine on GH and IGF-1 After Exercise
Muscles are predominantly composed of proteins and as amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, amino acids are essential in the diet for building muscle mass. With an …
There Is No Proven Link Between Eggs and Cardiovascular Disease
Key Takeaways: The study found no significant connection between egg consumption, blood cholesterol levels, and cardiovascular disease. Eating 1 to 12 eggs per week does not increase the risk …
Soil Bacteria Could Offer Farmers a Clever Means of Blocking Crop Diseases
A new study, the product of a research-industry alliance, has highlighted an innovative and eco-friendly way of putting crop diseases in check by enlisting the help of bugs already …
Digestive Health: Top Health Benefits of Adding More Fiber to Your Diet
Fiber is a component of our food that seems unimportant at first but has a lot of benefits. A lot of people that know of dietary fiber, just see …
Anti Aging: Eating Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increases Life Expectancy by Five Years
Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids extends life expectancy, according to a recent Spanish study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Omega-3 fatty acids Benefits The …