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Men who are physically fit in their 40s, and maintain that fitness level for a decade, reduce their risk of all-cause death by 30%.
UK researchers identify the proportions of cancer in the population that associate with lifestyle and environmental factors.
Low vitamin D levels associate with higher degrees of insulin resistance.
Among a group of young, pregnant Danish women, a low intake of fish or omega-3 fatty acids associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease.
A diet emphasizing vegetables, fruits, and whole grains helps to reduce stroke risk in women.
German researchers report that a red dye derived from lichens appears to reduce the abundance of small toxic protein aggregates in Alzheimer’s disease.
Increased dietary intake of choline – found in green leafy vegetables, fish, peanuts, organ meat, soybeans and other foods – may improve cognitive performance
An increased risk for colorectal cancer may exist among older women with high levels of serum glucose.
By helping to preserve brain volume, eating fish at least once a week may help to lower the risk of developing cognitive impairment.
Phosphorylated alpha-synuclein, a substance found in the blood of Parkinson's patients, could lead to definitive diagnostic tool.
January 2012
27–29
Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine:
Module XX
February
24–26
Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine:
Module III or XIV(B)
March
22–24
Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine:
Module II or VI or XIV
April
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High rates of vitamin D deficiency have been observed in obese populations, and previous studies have linked low vitamin D levels to cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Yet, the mechanism by which obesity may be correlated to vitamin D deficiency have not been well elucidated. Olson, from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Texas, USA), and colleagues measured vitamin D levels, blood sugar levels, serum insulin, BMI and blood pressure in 411 obese children and 87 control non-overweight subjects. Study participants were also provided dietary information including daily intake of soda, juice and milk, average daily fruit and vegetable intake, and whether or not they routinely skipped breakfast. The researchers found that low vitamin D levels are significantly more prevalent in obese children and are associated with risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Writing that: “Vitamin D deficiency is common in children … and is significantly more prevalent in obese children,” the study authors submit that: “Lower 25(OH)D [a blood marker of Vitamin D] level is associated with risk factors for type 2 diabetes in obese children.”
Micah L. Olson, Naim M. Maalouf, Jon D. Oden, Perrin C. White, Michele R. Hutchison. “Vitamin D Deficiency in Obese Children and Its Relationship to Glucose Homeostasis.” Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, November 9, 2011.