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Exploring the Connection Between Visceral Fat and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a growing global health issue, exacerbated by aging populations and a lack of definitive treatments.[1] Recent studies, including those by Dolatshahi et al. (2024), have highlighted a potential link between visceral fat and AD. This emerging association suggests that addressing modifiable metabolic risk factors could play a critical role in mitigating Alzheimer’s risk. Accumulation of visceral fat in midlife, particularly in the 40s and 50s, may indicate underlying brain...

Metabolism Weight management Women's Health

Epigenetic Imprints: The Hidden Influence on Weight Management

Recent scientific discoveries have unveiled a fascinating aspect of weight management: the concept of "epigenetic memory" in adipose tissue. This phenomenon sheds light on why maintaining weight loss can be such a formidable challenge for many individuals[1][2]. The Epigenetic Landscape of Adipose Tissue Epigenetics refers to reversible alterations in gene activity that occur without changing the DNA sequence itself. These modifications can be influenced by various factors, including diet, physical...

Immune Health Digestive Health Nervous System

The Gut-Brain Connection: Advancing Health Through Nutrition

Recent scientific discoveries have unveiled a profound link between gut health and brain function, positioning dietary choices and gastrointestinal well-being at the forefront of overall health.[1] This connection is particularly significant in two areas: the use of probiotics for digestive health[2] and the application of neuronutrition in stroke recovery[3]. Probiotics and the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor A groundbreaking study published in Foods has shed light on how probiotics influence gut health...

Immune Health Digestive Health Phytonutrients

A Healthy Gut is…

For those involved in functional medicine, the significance of the human gut in the onset, persistence, and exacerbation of various health disorders is well established. A comprehensive care package often includes strategies for healing a dysfunctional gut, focusing on restoring the community of microorganisms and their connections both locally and systemically. While there are numerous safe and effective interventions available, the definition of a "healthy gut" can vary significantly among practitioners...

Immune Health Probiotics Allergies Zinc

The Role of Food Ingredients in the Induction of Oral Tolerance and IgA

The gastrointestinal tract serves as a critical interface between the external environment and the immune system, playing a pivotal role in the induction of oral tolerance and the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA). Oral tolerance is a phenomenon that prevents the immune system from mounting an adverse response to ingested food antigens, thereby maintaining homeostasis and preventing food allergies and autoimmune diseases. This process is essential, given the increasing prevalence of food allergies...

Ageing Women's Health

Menopausal Transition: A Review for Health Care Practitioners

The menopausal transition is a significant and inevitable phase in a woman's life, marking the end of reproductive capability. It is a complex process that involves dramatic hormonal shifts and a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. This transition is typically divided into two stages: perimenopause, the phase leading up to menopause when hormonal fluctuations begin, and post menopause, which starts after a woman has experienced 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. During this...

Ageing Joint Health Lifestyle Medicine

What Is Dry Fasting and Why You Should Stretch?

Two recent papers, building on small but interesting areas of focus for health management are featured in this article. Stretching and balance as indicators of life expectancy and dry fasting as a method of metabolic health and weight management. Dry fasting, which involves abstaining from both food and water, has gained popularity on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Proponents claim various health benefits, but at this stage in the understanding of its effects, it is wise to advise caution, particularly...

Lifestyle Medicine Diets

Rising Cancer Rates Among Younger Adults: The Role of Diet and Lifestyle

The notion that cancer is predominantly a disease of old age is evolving. Recent analyses indicate that in the G20 group of industrialised nations, cancer rates are increasing more rapidly among younger populations compared to older ones. This trend has been confirmed by scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS), who found that younger generations, particularly Gen X and Millennials, are more likely to develop certain types of cancer than Baby Boomers[1]. Half of the 34 types of cancer studied...

Ageing

Inhibit Il-11 and live longer?

A study in Nature in July 2024[1], raised the idea that blocking the interleukin 11 (IL-11) by using an IL-11 antibody could be a proposition for a healthy increase in lifespan, based on the outcomes in their experimental mouse subjects. As you would expect, IL-11 has a role in the induction and promotion of inflammation an underlying defensive mechanism that is amplified as we age and release more damaged proteins and other molecules in what is known as sterile inflammation. This soup of cellular...

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Exploring the Connection Between Visceral Fat and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Epigenetic Imprints: The Hidden Influence on Weight Management

The Gut-Brain Connection: Advancing Health Through Nutrition

A Healthy Gut is…

The Role of Food Ingredients in the Induction of Oral Tolerance and IgA

Menopausal Transition: A Review for Health Care Practitioners

What Is Dry Fasting and Why You Should Stretch?

Rising Cancer Rates Among Younger Adults: The Role of Diet and Lifestyle

Inhibit Il-11 and live longer?

Cutting-Edge Technology Meets Clinical Expertise: See It in Action

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