Eating irregularly is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.

Eating irregularly is a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
The metabolic syndrome is a condition consisting of multiple symptoms including elevated blood glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL (the bad cholesterol) and decreased HDL (the good cholesterol). A part of the metabolic syndrome is insulin resistance which occurs when the insulin is not able to transfer the blood sugar into the...
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Low HDL cholesterol associated with poor memory

Low HDL cholesterol associated with poor memory

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
HDL cholesterol is the good cholesterol which protects against harmful buildup in the arteries. It is considered good to have high HDL since it can provide some protection against cardiovascular disease. It is interesting that low levels of HDL have now been found to also be associated with poor memory...
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Losing fat may slow your thyroid.

Losing fat may slow your thyroid.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
      It has been a belief for a long time that starving yourself would slow down the thyroid and not be productive in the long run if you want to lose weight, especially if you want to lose fat. This was now confirmed in a recent study where...
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Exposure To This May Decrease Your Testosterone

Exposure To This May Decrease Your Testosterone

Posted by:  tissuerecovery Admin
As we get older testosterone will decrease somewhat. That's normal and does not represent a problem, but we don't want it to be too low.
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Can You Really Reduce Blood Pressure By Eating This?

Can You Really Reduce Blood Pressure By Eating This?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
Is it possible to reduce your blood pressure by eating chocolate?   That’s something most people enjoy. It is sweet. However, sweets are usually not associated with improved health. In regard with that, here is a summary of the research. The participants had type 2 diabetes. Regardless, they were divided...
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Can Certain Food Cause Stress?

Can Certain Food Cause Stress?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
Some people eat when they get stressed and nervous to calm themselves down, but can certain food cause stress? That’s what this research investigated (Gibson EL, et.al., 1999).Cortisol was measured in the saliva which means it was free cortisol, that’s the part of the hormone that will have an effect,...
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This Causes Low Testosterone: Important For Men and Women

This Causes Low Testosterone: Important For Men and Women

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
Testosterone not only affects sexual function but also affects how we feel emotionally and physically. Women also need testosterone even if they need less than men. Testosterone levels may also have an effect on how long we live.   Research has shown that optimal blood levels of testosterone in older...
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