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“Adenosine also activates receptors Adora1a and Adora2a on endothelial cells, which normally supports healthy relationships between brain activity and blood flow. > Problems arise with chronic activation, particularly in the brain, which is what happens with obesity, says Stranahan.”

“Obesity, which affects more than 40 percent of U.S. adults, arises when the body stores excess fat, primarily in adipose tissue. While adipose tissue is an important source of energy, its capacity to produce energy in the setting of obesity diminishes, complicating weight loss efforts.”

“Similarly, although acute high-intensity interval exercise induced greater blood lactate and plasma cortisol levels than continuous moderate-intensity exercise, obese subjects produced less blood lactate, but showed no difference in cortisol than normal-weight subjects.”

“These mechanisms work together in a synergistic fashion to promote the early onset of many age-related conditions. Finally, the authors suggested that viewing obesity as a disease of aging is critical to understanding the condition and identifying better ways to prevent or treat it.”

“The authors of the study suggested that the reduced neuroplasticity observed among the obese participants might be due to inflammation, a common feature in obesity and a key driver in many chronic diseases.”

“The findings suggest that the gut microbiota phenotype was present before any overt sign of overweight or obesity. Since the gut microbiota is influenced by diet, this association could also reflect dietary choices that are precursors to obesity.”

“Findings from a new study suggest that maternal obesity contributes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity in offspring. ADHD is a neuro-behavioral condition characterized by inattention and/or hyperactive or impulsive behavior that interferes with functioning, learning, or development.”

“Adults with extreme obesity have increased risks of dying at a young age from cancer and many other causes including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney and liver diseases.”

“Here’s an interesting report that didn't make it into this issue of the Digest. Obesity and aging increase a person's risk of many diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. This review presents the hypothesis that obesity accelerates the process of cardiac aging, exacerbating clinical outcomes of older adults with obesity.”

“Maternal obesity accelerated markers of aging in offspring including impaired mitochondrial function, early signs of prediabetes, fatty liver, and oxidative stress. Exercise by the offspring improved many of the poor outcomes (animal study).”