Category: Lifestyle Medicine Update

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LMU 269 – Stronger Bones and Better Health: The Power of Protein, Coffee, and Tea

Stronger Bones and Better Health: The Power of Protein, Coffee, and TeaSource: J Clinical Nutrition (2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (November 15, 2022)Introduction:A recent study, published in the Journal of Nutrition in December 2022, has uncovered an essential formula for healthier bones, especially for women as they age. This comprehensive research, known as The UK Women’s Cohort Read More

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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 it a popular sleep aid. But its role extends beyond slumber; it’s a potent antioxidant, regulates blood Read More

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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 6, 2022)Introduction:Metformin, a staple in diabetes management, has garnered attention for its potential in Read More

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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 mTOR is essential for preserving muscle mass and bone density, chronic overactivity can Read More

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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 chips away at memory and cognitive function, has firmly established itself as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Read More

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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 progressing and causing muscle weakness and paralysis. It strikes at the very core of our motor function, as it devastates the brain Read More

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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 this path. High blood pressure, a known precursor to heart attacks and strokes, has been thrust into Read More

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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, cancer-free life, a remarkable study published in March 2022, within the revered journal Read More

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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, such as EGCG (epigallocatechin-gallate). EGCG’s anticancer prowess is the star of the Read More