genes
Genes discovered linking circadian clock with eating schedule
For most people, the urge to eat a meal or snack comes at a few, predictable times during the waking part of the day. But for those with a rare syndrome, hunger comes at unwanted hours, interrupts sleep and causes overeating. Now, Salk scientists have discovered a pair of genes that normally keeps eating schedules […]
Genes may thwart seniors’ exercise gains
Keeping strong and physically fit is crucial to maintaining independence among the elderly. Exercise has repeatedly been shown to reduce or slow age-related declines in physical function and is a widely recommended for seniors, but the way that older people respond to exercise varies widely. A new study by Thomas W. Buford et al. examines […]
Healthy Aging: Its In Your Genes But New Research Study Suggests You Can Take Steps To Shift The Balance.
This article is sponsored by Health, Fitness & Body Building Wyckoff, NJ (PRWEB) August 29, 2013 A new research study conducted by Serena Dato et al.*, and published in the August 2013 issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, cites oxidative stress as both the cause and consequence of impaired functional homeostasis characterizing human aging. […]
Genes Vs. Lifestyle : What Matters Most For Health?
Does an illness like heart disease or cancer run in your family? Don’t assume that your genes control your destiny. Experts say the lifestyle choices you make every day can help keep you healthy. There’s no doubt that some genes do lead inevitably to disease. “But for most people, a healthy lifestyle trumps inherited risk,” […]
SIRT1: Is Your Fat-Burning Gene Turned On?
[ The following article was provided by by Jon Benson, fitness and fat-loss expert. I trust you'll benefit from it! ] You may have this gene. It may be turned “off” right now… in fact it probably is. There’s a problem with that: This gene helps you melt off bodyfat. It would be pretty nice […]