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Photo by i yunmai on Unsplash In a preliminary study published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers suggest that, for some, specific activities of gut bacteria may be responsible for their inability to lose weight, despite them sticking to strict diet and …
Photo by I Yunmai on Unsplash In a statement released by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, new data on self-reported adult obesity prevalence for all 50 states for 2017 were reported. This data comes from the Behavioral …
A new paper, published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology by researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Mahidol University in Thailand, set out to explore whether being a “night owl” (which includes evening activities or going to bed late) could be associated with higher body max index (BMI).
Participants of the study included 2,133 individuals with prediabetes who were 64 years old, on average. Using a questionnaire, the scientists assessed the participants “eveningness” and “morningness” – going to bed late or waking up early, respectively. The scientists also assessed the difference in sleep timing and duration between weekdays and weekends in the participants, called “social jetlag”.
Higher levels of “social jetlag” were found to correlate with a higher BMI. In people older than 60, “eveningness” was associated with a higher BMI, as well. But this was only show in individuals that did not have enough sleep, not in those with “social jetlag”.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. “If you have prediabetes, the cells in your body don’t respond normally to insulin,” reports the CDC. Approximately 84 million American adults – more than 1 out of 3 – have prediabetes. Of those, 90% do not know they have it.
Prediabetes can put you at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other serious health problems. Here are some signs and symptoms to look out for (CDC)-
If you feel you are at risk, visit your doctor for a simple blood sugar test.
Having trouble losing or maintaining your weight?
“Research shows that taking a protein supplement after a meal helps you feel satiated. This curbing of your appetite decreases craving for food. Imparting a feeling of satiation improves the success of any diet plan. Additionally, staying on a post-meal protein supplement has been shown to help dieters keep the weight off successfully months after dieting is over and in fact they often continue to lose some additional weight.”†
“Your choice of protein can offer additional benefits. Choosing a New Zealand source milk protein isolate or high-quality whey protein may be the best choice if you need to improve the building of bone. These two proteins also supply the ingredients used by your body to create an incredibly protective antioxidant known as glutathione which benefits the entire body. Glutathione is involved with organ protection, detoxification, and immune system health. Choosing a non-genetically modified soybean-derived protein also improves satiety, protects bone health, and may help lower your cholesterol modestly.”†
“CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), dervived from safflower oil, has been using in numerous clinical studies and has been shown to help reduce body fat by decreasing the amount of fat your body stores on your waistline and thighs.”†
Read the full study here: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2018.00435/full
Photo by Jacob Townsend on Unsplash A good nights sleep is the key to all things healthy; everything from your focus to your digestion is impacted by your sleep routine. With our busy schedules, its hard to get the rest that helps us feel refreshed, …
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Visceral fat, active fat on your abdomen, can have potentially dangerous consequences, including type-2 diabetes and heart disease.
This kind of fat is known as “active fat”, as it influences how hormones function in the body. Imaging scans, CT and MRI, are the best ways to determine whether you have visceral fat. Speak with your doctor if you are concerned about the fat on your abdomen. He or she will ask questions regarding your diet and lifestyle and most likely measure your overall body fat to determine the percentage of visceral fat.
When it comes to body fat, location counts. According to Harvard, 90% of body fat is subcutaneous, the kind that lies in a layer just beneath the skin. The remaining 10%, called visceral fat, lies out of reach, beneath the firm abdominal wall. It is found in spaces surrounding the liver, intestines, and other organs. Researchers have identified a host of chemicals that link visceral fat to a surprisingly wide variety of diseases.†
Also according to Harvard, visceral fat produces proteins called cytokines, which can trigger low-level inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease and other chronic conditions. It also produces a precursor to angiotensin, a protein that causes blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to rise.†
Studies have shown that visceral fat is implicated in a number of chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease. A large study of European women between the ages of 45 and 79, concluded that those with the biggest waists (and those with the largest waists in relation to their hip size) had more than double the risk of developing heart disease. The risk will still nearly double even after adjustment for several other risk factors, including high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, and BMI. Even in health, non-smoking women, every 2 inches of additional waist size raised the risk of cardiovascular disease by 10%.†
Researchers at Kaiser Permanente found that people in their early 40s with the highest levels of abdominal fat, compared with those who had the least abdominal fat at that age, were nearly three times more likely to develop dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) by their mid-70s to early 80s.†
According to Harvard, as young adults, women on average have less visceral fat than men, but that changes with menopause. In a four-year study at Louisiana State University tracking healthy middle-aged women, every one of them put on some subcutaneous belly fat, but only those who entered menopause added significant amounts of visceral fat.†
Here is how to lose visceral fat, the healthy way –
Weight management is a challenge. Technology has led to a sedentary lifestyle; instead of physical activity, a large majority of Americans spent their time in front of a screen. But there’s good news! According to Jerry Hickey, R.Ph, the correct foods, a healthy lifestyle and weight management supplement can make a major difference and help to support your weight management needs.
“Research shows that taking a protein supplement after a meal helps you feel satiated. This curbing of your appetite decreases craving for food. Imparting a feeling of satiation improves the success of any diet plan. Additionally, staying on a post meal protein supplement has been shown to help dieters keep the weight off successfully months after dieting is over and in fact they often continue to loose some additional weight. Your choice of protein can offer additional benefits. Choosing a New Zealand source milk protein isolate or high quality whey protein may be the best choice if you need to improve the building of bone. These two proteins also supply the ingredients used by your body to create an incredibly protective antioxidant known as glutathione which benefits the entire body. Glutathione is involved with organ protection, detoxification, and immune system health. Choosing a non-genetically modified soybean derived protein also improves satiety, protects bone health, and may help lower your cholesterol modestly. ”
† https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/taking-aim-at-belly-fat