Although we typically think the mother has a large impact on her child’s health, epigenetic research is beginning to suggest that a father’s behavior may also have a significant amount of influence. Recently, we posted a blog article on the epigenetic influence a father’s lifestyle has on his children, showing that both mothers and fathers contribute to their … Continue reading Overweight Fathers May Epigenetically Increase Their Daughters’ Risk of Breast Cancer
Skipping meals: Study says fasting can boost brain health, increase weight loss
Instead of aiming for eating three times a day, you should consider skipping a meal every now and then. This intermittent form of fasting activates genes that are associated with longer and healthier lifespans. Many animal studies have shown that fasting and other means of reducing calorie intake can prolong lifespans and alleviate diseases associated with advancing age. However, a lifestyle … Continue reading Skipping meals: Study says fasting can boost brain health, increase weight loss
Exercise and weight loss efforts significantly reduce risk of tumors
People who are obese and those who do not exercise are at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer — one of the most common cancers worldwide. A recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism found that exercise is an essential factor in reducing the risk of developing this type of cancer after weight loss. … Continue reading Exercise and weight loss efforts significantly reduce risk of tumors
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid
Source: Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid by Dr. Edward Group When you think of inflammation, you probably picture the rash you get from poison ivy or a bump that swells up when you hit your head. There's another silent form of inflammation that occurs within your body, and it does not … Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid
Natural Fat Burners: Which Ones Actually Work?
Source: Natural Fat Burners: Which Ones Actually Work? by Dr. Edward Group We all want a magic pill that can help us burn fat. Unfortunately, those don't exist. However, natural fat burners — foods and nutritional supplements that have fat-burning properties — can aid a healthy diet and exercise plan.[1] However, they cannot solve your weight … Continue reading Natural Fat Burners: Which Ones Actually Work?
Weight Loss Supplements: Which One Is Right for You?
Source: Weight Loss Supplements: Which One Is Right for You? by Dr. Edward Group Most people have tried to lose weight at some point in their life, whether it's dropping a few pounds or embarking on a more significant weight loss journey. You may try to lose weight to achieve a better quality of life, … Continue reading Weight Loss Supplements: Which One Is Right for You?
Juicing for Weight Loss: 6 Easy Recipes to Try
Source: Juicing for Weight Loss: 6 Easy Recipes to Try by Dr. Edward Group Juicing has become a popular way to boost energy and lose weight. You may have heard juice cleansing radio ads, seen (or bought) expensive juices in the store, or maybe you've even made juice from scratch. But does juicing for weight loss … Continue reading Juicing for Weight Loss: 6 Easy Recipes to Try
Anti-inflammatory foods that prevent breast cancer
Experts suggest that the most effective way to lower cancer risk is by making healthy lifestyle changes. To boost your overall well-being, maintain a healthy weight and eat anti-inflammatory foods that can also help lower your risk of developing breast cancer. According to Alexandra Rothwell, a registered dietitian and a specialist in oncology nutrition, being overweight is … Continue reading Anti-inflammatory foods that prevent breast cancer
The Best Weight Loss Foods to Keep You Healthy
Source: The Best Weight Loss Foods to Keep You Healthy by Dr. Edward Group If you're looking to shed pounds, success depends on what you put on your plate. The best foods for weight loss are often the simplest choices you can make: whole, nutrient-rich foods that you can feel good about eating.On your next … Continue reading The Best Weight Loss Foods to Keep You Healthy
Can Your Age Influence the Epigenetic Effects of Exercise?
We all know the extensive benefits of exercise: work out to stave off disease, improve mental acuity, lose weight, reduce stress, and so on. But even with all these benefits, there are still some questions surrounding the molecular causes that underlie them. Epigenetics has been particularly helpful in gaining new insights into the wide range … Continue reading Can Your Age Influence the Epigenetic Effects of Exercise?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 