Summary: One of the latest studies shows that even a simple measure of delayed breakfast is sufficient to reduce blood glucose spikes. Further, walking for 20 minutes after breakfast may have added benefits.

 Diabetes, obesity, hypertension, metabolic disorders, and various lifestyle...

Summary: One of the new studies shows that intermittent exposure to cold, which causes shivering for about an hour a day, maybe quite good for metabolic health. It may improve glucose tolerance, reduce bad cholesterol, and even help reduce blood pressure in overweight and obese individuals.

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Summary: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects about 50-60K Americans, yet it is often misdiagnosed or diagnosis is delayed. One of the new studies shows that a lack of empathy towards others is one of the earliest tell-tale signs of FTD, and this sign may be misinterpreted.

 Dementia is...

Summary: Although it is paradoxical, the majority of obese people are living with malnutrition. It means that they have a deficiency of one or another vital nutrient. This not only increases their risk of developing chronic ailments but also increases the risk of complications associated with...

Summary: Studies confirm that preoperative nutritional status is independent and one of the most significant risk factors for postoperative complications. This also means that preoperative nutrition therapy has a significant role in preventing post-surgical complications.

 Most people will...

Summary: Regular exercise is the best way to stay healthy. However, a new study shows that infrequent exercise, like once-a-week training, can even help reduce the risk of mild cognitive decline and thus help reduce dementia risk.

 Many people do not start exercising as they find it...

Summary: A new study shows that combo therapy using computer-aided mental exercises, when used along with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), may significantly reduce the risk of dementia in those living with major depressive disorder in remission (rMDD).

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Summary: A new study suggests that high sugar intake significantly increases the risk of gum diseases. This happens due to dysbiosis, immune dysregulation, and chronic inflammation caused by high sugar intake. Thus, gum diseases are just the tip of the iceberg, and high sugar intake is associated...

Summary: One of the new studies shows that specific microbial populations, particularly L. reuteri, play a vital role in regulating circadian rhythm and stress responses during specific times of the day. Moreover, it found that the population of these microbes also changes during the day.

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Summary: A new study shows that training using bursts of high-intensity physical activity is more effective for weight loss and burning calories than prolonged exercise at a constant pace.

 In a nation where 70% of individuals are either obese or overweight, reducing body weight is of...

Summary: An increasing number of studies suggest that obesity or metabolic disorder has now emerged as the leading cancer risk factor. New studies indicate that obesity is perhaps the most significant cause of cancer and that by managing obesity, many cancer cases can be prevented.

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Summary: One of the new studies shows that the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI), one of the reliable ways to measure the severity of central obesity, may help predict stroke risk in older adults. The new study found that a larger belly was associated with almost double the stroke risk.

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