Rethinking Red Meat: A Step Towards Curtailing Type 2 Diabetes Risk
- Increased Risk: Every additional serving of red meat was associated with a 19% […]
“Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” Summary
The documentary film “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” follows author and National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner as he travels to five regions of the world where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives. These “blue zones” are located in Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California.
Buettner interviews centenarians in these communities and identifies nine common lifestyle habits that contribute to their longevity. These habits include:
- Move naturally. People in blue zones tend to be active throughout their lives, getting regular exercise without even thinking […]
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: New Blood Biomarker Discovered
Astrocytes are a type of cell in the brain. They do many things, including helping to control the levels of different substances in the brain. This is important for keeping the brain working properly.
Now, when we eat a lot of fatty foods, these fats can affect the brain. If there’s too much fat, it can lead to what’s called “lipotoxicity.” This is a fancy term for a harmful effect on the brain due to excessive fats. These excessive fats can encourage overeating and lead to obesity.
In a study on mice, researchers found that a certain protein on astrocytes, called CD36, […]
WBCSD Fortunate to Welcome Hanneke Faber as Upcoming Chair
Proud to see my friend Hanneke Faber named as future Chair of the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Agriculture & Food Pathway Board. They’re lucky to get her.
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The Link Between Highly Processed Foods and Brain Health
Research from the past 10 or so years has shown that the more ultraprocessed foods a person eats, the higher the chances that they feel depressed and anxious. A few studies have suggested a link between eating UPFs and increased risk of cognitive decline….more