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Think exercise only builds strength and muscle mass? Think again! New research suggests even short workouts can modify gene expression too. Let’s take a closer look at how exercise can impact gene expression and the benefits it offers at a deeper cellular level.
Strawberries are a summertime favorite! Not only are they tasty but they offer a wealth of health benefits. Read on and discover five surprising things you might not know about strawberries that could impact your health.
Cellular Health – You can probably rattle off a long list of health benefits of exercise – but did you know working out even helps your cells function better? In turn, this can lead to slower aging and better metabolic health. Find out more.
Genes are something you inherit from your parents but are you bound by your genetics? Even more compelling, can the diet that you eat influence your gene expression? Find out.
Cancer is a frightening diagnosis and one most people want to avoid. Fortunately, lifestyle factors count when it comes to lowering your risk for this common disease. Now scientists have identified a brain protein that helps keep cancer in check and it’s influenced by lifestyle, especially your sleep patterns. Read on to find out more about this cancer protective protein.
Have you ever wondered why some people can eat an unhealthy diet and live to be 100 while another person eats a similar diet and gets heart disease in the fifties? It all comes down to genetics and gene expression. A relatively new field called nutrigenomics, that studies issues like this, is growing rapidly. Find out more about nutrigenomics and “personalized nutrition.”
