chronic diseases
Have you ever wondered how your genes affect how you respond to food? The science of nutrigenomics aims to give you that information. By understanding how your genes interact with food, you can make informed choices to optimize your health. Here’s why.
Wouldn’t life be rosy if you could turn off the aging process? As you might expect, there’s ongoing research in this area and lots of theories as to why aging occurs. Is aging something that can be prevented or at least slowed down? Find out more.
What causes us to age and develop common age-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dementia? Some experts believe inflammation is a factor. A new study looking at the role of inflammation in aging came to some interesting conclusions. Find out what they are and the role diet and exercise play in keeping low-grade inflammation in check.
Did you know that just 30 years ago only one in ten people were overweight? Not so today. Currently, health researchers estimate that two out of three people are either overweight or obese.
“Silent” inflammation is thought to contribute to a variety of diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases and even Alzheimer’s disease. Many people have this type of low-grade inflammation without being aware of it, and diet plays a role. This article discusses the importance of eating an anti-inflammatory diet for good health and how best to do it.
