Lifestyle Medicine Update
The weekly Lifestyle Medicine Update video provides you with a quick review of a recently published study from the fields of lifestyle medicine, anti-aging, disease management and prevention, with special emphasis on breakthrough nutrition and lifestyle research that can help keep you and your family healthy and functional for as long as possible.
LMU 268 - Harnessing the Hidden Powers of Melatonin: A Multifaceted Elixir of Youth
Harnessing the Hidden Powers of Melatonin: A Multifaceted Elixir of YouthSource: J Frontiers of Physiology (2020)Lifestyle Medicine Update (December 14, 2022)Introduction:Melatonin, best known for regulating sleep, is a health superstar. Declining with age, melatonin affects sleep quality, making...
LMU 267 - The Potential and Perils of Metformin: A Double-Edged Sword in the Fight Against Disease
The Potential and Perils of Metformin: A Double-Edged Sword in the Fight Against DiseaseSource: 13th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease (Abstract 312), presented on March 29, 2017, and reviewed in the December 5, 2022, Medscape ArticleLifestyle Medicine Update (December...
LMU 266 - Regulating Your Body’s mTOR Signaling Pathway in Cancer Prevention
The Key to Cancer Prevention: The mTOR Signalling PathwaySource: J Anti-Cancer Agents Med Chem (2013) and Int J Mol Sci (2019)Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 22, 2022)Introduction:The mTOR signaling pathway plays a central role in cancer development and aging. While short-term activation of...
LMU 265 - Unlocking the Secrets to Alzheimer's Prevention: A Glimpse into Promising Research
Unlocking the Secrets to Alzheimer’s Prevention: A Glimpse into Promising ResearchSource: Tufts University Research, June 2022 (Free Radical Biology and Medicine Journal)Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 15, 2022)Introduction:Alzheimer’s disease, a relentless adversary that relentlessly...
LMU 264 - Supplements Reducing Lou Gehrig’s disease Risk: Promising evidence from neurology research
Guarding Against Lou Gehrig’s Disease: A Journey Through Nutrition and SupplementationSource: J Biomedicines (2021)Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 8, 2022)Introduction:Lou Gehrig’s disease, scientifically known as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), is a formidable adversary, relentlessly...
LMU 263 - Breaking the Cycle: The Revolution of Lifestyle Counselling in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Breaking the Cycle: The Revolution of Lifestyle Counselling in Type 2 Diabetes PreventionSource: The Lancet Regional Health (Europe 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 2, 2022)Introduction:In the midst of a global epidemic of type 2 diabetes, the significance of nutrition and lifestyle counselling...
LMU 262 - Defying Dementia: The Powerful Link Between Blood Pressure and Cognitive Health
Defying Dementia: The Powerful Link Between Blood Pressure and Cognitive HealthSource: Neuroscience News (October 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (October 26, 2022)Introduction:The road to preserving our cognitive vitality is an enticing journey, and science has unveiled a crucial milestone along...
LMU 261 - Unlocking the Potential: How Soy May Slash Your Cancer Risk
Unlocking the Potential: How Soy May Slash Your Cancer RiskSource: Frontiers of Nutrition Journal (2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (October 19, 2022)Introduction:In the realm of nutrition and health, every morsel we consume can significantly impact our well-being. And in the pursuit of a healthier,...
LMU 260 - Green Tea: Beyond the Hype – A Heart-Healthy Brew
Green Tea: Beyond the Hype – A Heart-Healthy BrewSource: Arq Bras Cardio (2009); Nutr Res (2012)Lifestyle Medicine Update (October 3, 2022)Introduction: The Green Tea BuzzGreen tea has been enjoying a well-deserved reputation for its health benefits, often credited to its unique polyphenol compounds,...
LMU 259 - Selenium: A Silent Protector in the Battle Against Melanoma
Selenium: A Silent Protector in the Battle Against MelanomaSource: J Biomedicines 2021Lifestyle Medicine Update (September 26, 2022)Introduction: The Ominous Shadow of MelanomaMelanoma, the menacing spectre of skin cancer, casts a long shadow across global health. With over 320,000 new cases diagnosed...
