Fitness Factoids: Volume #49
Exercise May Slow Vision Loss
The benefits of exercise on helping to improve longevity and quality of life have been well documented. Numerous studies have shown exercise’s ability help fight the natural physical decline associated with aging. However, although the benefits of exercise on physical health have been studied extensively, little research has been done on the protective effects of exercise on our vision.
Fitness Factoids: Volume #48
Replacing Fructose with Glucose Doesn’t Improve Health
Consumption of refined carbohydrates and excess sugars such as high-fructose corn syrup have been finger printed as the primary culprits in the American obesity epidemic. Past research has linked high fructose consumption to an increased likelihood of diabetes along with an increased likelihood for developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition commonly associated with obesity.
Fitness Factoids: Volume #47
Melatonin May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Melatonin is a vital hormone that plays a critical role in helping to regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycles, also known as circadian rhythms. According to new research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology, men with low melatonin levels may be at an increased risk for developing advanced stage prostate cancer. The study tracked 928 participants from 2002-2006.
Fitness Factoids: Volume 46
Gluten Free Diet May Help Protect Bones
The list of health problems and ailments associated with gluten is astounding. The most common disease associated with gluten consumption is celiac disease, an autoimmune disease caused by gluten that leads to atrophy of the villi in the small intestine. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology has found that patients who suffer from celiac disease that eliminate gluten from their diets have a reduced risk for suffering bone fractures.
Fitness Factoids: Volume 45
Diet Can Alter Gut Bacteria Faster Than Previously Thought
The composition of our gut bacteria has become a major topic of interest in the scientific community as of late. Although research into the effect of the microbiome on our digestive and overall health is still in its infancy, scientists are beginning to understand the role that having a healthy gut can play in our everyday lives. According to new research published in the journal Nature the adaptive ability of the gut to adjust to dietary changes occurs must faster than previously thought.
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