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“Dr. Panda's new study suggests that time-restricted eating may have important translational applications testing whether time-restricted eating in people with dampened circadian rhythms, such as shift workers and the elderly may have important health benefits.”

“Obese, fit people were 62% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease and had an 11% higher overall risk of early death, but these differences were not statistically significant. However, being unfit was linked to a much higher risk of death.”

“Nearly half of all Alzheimer's disease and dementia cases are preventable and tied to lifestyle factors, such as obesity in midlife and not exercising. Alzheimer's disease and dementia are age-related disorders characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes.”

“Obesity and metabolic disease are risk factors for developing breast cancer; however, they are highly modifiable with lifestyle changes. Sugar-sweetened beverages are the leading contributor of added sugars in the American diet and consuming them in excess greatly increases the risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes.”

“Some of the perceived decline in testosterone over time may be due to changes in measurement methods. However, evidence does suggest a downward trend, largely driven by obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and environmental influences.”

“FTA: > Scientists have discovered a mechanism in the brain that may drive our appetite for foods rich in glucose and could lead to improved treatments for obesity.”

“This was found in multiple studies including non-demented middle-aged adults, independent of their relationship to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Brain inflammation is thought to be a major mechanism leading to brain dysfunction.”

“Researchers found that a glucocorticoid receptor in fat tissue can affect the way the brain controls stress and metabolism. Initially, such signals from the receptor can be lifesavers, directing the brain to regulate its energy balance and influencing stress responses in a beneficial way.”

“According to the latest CDC report, an estimated 83.6 million U.S. adults sleep <7 hours per night (that's 34% of the adult population).”