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“Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human health. They participate in pathways involved in the biosynthesis of hormones that regulate blood clotting, contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation.”

“These recommendations are based on robust evidence that regular physical activity supports a healthy immune system (a critical factor in cancer prevention), reduces chronic inflammation, and helps the body maintain healthy levels of hormones such as insulin and estrogen, which can drive certain types of cancers if unbalanced.”

“Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. While some prostate cancers respond well to local treatment, many cases require systemic treatments, such as chemotherapy or hormone therapies, which can have many side effects.”

“The authors suggested that future studies explore more of the mechanisms underlying these results. Link to full publication. Learn more about the effects of refined sugar on death rates, the brain, cancer, hormones, and more in this episode of the FoundMyFitness Podcast.”

“Participants ranged in age from 18 to 80 years old. Participants completed questionnaires about their medical history and gave a blood sample. The researchers measured blood lipids, glucose, insulin and other hormones, and inflammatory cytokines.”

“For each study, the investigators measured plasma concentrations of choline and the stress hormone cortisol; maternal mood and stressors; newborn P50 recording; and infant and childhood behavior measures.”

“Light is a major regulator of circadian rhythm, especially in children, whose eyes are more photosensitive. Previous research demonstrates that exposure to bright light suppresses melatonin (the sleepiness hormone) production twice as strongly in children as in adults.”

“Prolonged exposure to artificial light disrupts circadian rhythms, the internal clocks that regulate daily cycles of hormones such as melatonin and cortisol. When these rhythms are disturbed, appetite, metabolism, and fat storage can be affected in ways that promote weight gain.”

“Night shift work has been linked to higher cancer risk, and one proposed reason is that working at night can suppress or mistime the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle and is involved in antioxidant defense.”

“A hot room pushes the body to manage internal strain while the person is trying to stay calm and attentive. That may engage automatic stress-recovery systems, including changes in heart rate control, circulation, and stress hormone signaling.”