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“Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, causes fat accumulation in the liver, inflammation, and insulin resistance. It's the most common chronic liver condition among people in the United States, affecting roughly 90 percent of people with obesity, or about 38 percent of the overall population.”

“Female mice that were put under stress experienced changes in their gut microbiome composition similar to when the animals were put on a high-sugar, high-fat diet. The stress caused inflammation via gut health. This may be a mechanistic link by which stress is linked to depression via inflammation caused by gut dysfunction.”

“People with fluctuating sleep patterns tend to have higher body fat percentages, greater risks of depression and anxiety, impaired cognitive function, and even increased odds of developing conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.”

“Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood glucose, excess abdominal fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels. People with metabolic syndrome are at higher risk for developing heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.”

“These factors include geographic location/time of year since some northern latitudes do not get UVB exposure certain times of the year, how much pigmentation a person has since melanin acts as a natural sunscreen and blocks UVB radiation, age since the aging process makes the production of vitamin D3 from the sun much less efficient…”

“Here's an interesting report that didn't make it into this issue of the Digest. The writers of this perspective argue that episodic lifestyle disruptions, such as holidays or major life changes, may be substantive, often overlooked drivers of excess body fat gain, highlighting the need for prevention strategies that focus on these events and promote self-management through new technologies.”

“The women maintained some of their healthy lifestyle behaviors as evidenced by reduced intake of foods high in sugars and saturated fat. These findings suggest that dietary and physical activity interventions during pregnancy can benefit the children of women with obesity.”

“The remainder of their calories came from fat (30%) and carbohydrates (35%). Participants in both groups saw similar improvements in body composition, including an average weight loss of approximately 8 kilograms (~18 pounds) and reduced visceral (abdominal) fat.”