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High-fat Diet Increases Sleep Fragmentation
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[10/07/2012] Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB) finds that prolonged exposure to a high-fat diet reduces the quality of sleep in rats. High-fat Diet Increases Sleep Fragmentation - Read more
Omega-3 Lowers Inflammation
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[22/06/2012] New research shows that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that regular use of these supplements could help protect against and treat certain illnesses. Omega-3 Lowers Inflammation - Read more
Low Testosterone Levels Could Raise Diabetes Risk
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[08/05/2012] Scientists of the University of Edinburgh have found that low testosterone levels are linked to a resistance to insulin, the hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Low Testosterone Levels Could Raise Diabetes Risk - Read more
Faulty Fat Sensor Implicated
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[21/02/2012] Defects in a protein that functions as a dietary fat sensor may be a cause of obesity and liver disease, according to a study led by researchers at Imperial College London. The findings highlight a promising target for new drugs to treat obesity and metabolic disorders. Faulty Fat Sensor Implicated - Read more
Cellular Aging Increases Risk
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[17/02/2012] Researchers have long speculated that the shortening of telomeres increases the risk of heart attack and early death. Now a large-scale population study in Denmark involving nearly 20,000 people shows that there is in fact a direct link, and has also given physicians a future way to test the actual cellular health of a person. Cellular Aging Increases Risk - Read more
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