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Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible complexity of your body? It’s pretty mind-blowing when you consider all the intricate systems working together to keep you ticking along, isn’t it? Today, we’re going to zoom in on a particular aspect of your body—your veins. We will explore how your family history and genetics …
Research published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that genetics alone can mean a 21% greater risk of early death, but people can improve their chances by following a healthy diet which may offset the impact of genetics by more than 60% and add another five years to your lifespan. Unfortunately, some people don’t …
Human clinical trials notoriously go through many lengthy processes that could take decades, long enough for the study subjects to be monitored and live out the rest of their lives. Canine trials, however, do not take as long due to their shorter lifespans, meaning that before there is an anti-aging drug for humans, we are …
Study authors used activity, clinical and genetic data from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program to explore the association of genetic risk of higher body mass index and the level of physical activity needed to reduce incident obesity. Persons with a higher genetic risk of obesity need to work out harder than those …
Have you ever wondered about the role your genes play in your mental health? It’s a rapidly evolving field and more intriguing than you might think. Genetics and epigenetics in mental health disorders are like pieces of a complex puzzle. Like scientists identify genetic markers linked to lifespan, they also uncover how our genetic makeup …
Imagine a world where your diet is tailored precisely to your needs and predispositions. That’s what Nutrigenomics aims to achieve. The concept of a diet based on genetic factors isn’t just science fiction; it’s becoming a reality with profound implications for our health and well-being. This article will explore how understanding our genetic predispositions can …
Lifestyle and genetics, and a range of other factors within and outside our control, are known to contribute to development of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that add up to increased risk for serious health problems. A new study has found that stress, through its propensity to drive up inflammation in the body, is …
Researchers have shown that endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share genetic risk factors, this may help to explain why some patients with one condition may also have the other. Their findings are published in Cell Reports Medicine. According to Professor Grant Montgomery, Dr. Sally Mortlock, and Dr. Fei Yang, they identified a significant relationship …
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. But research shows they have up to a 65% chance of dying from cancer. In a new study, the University of California, Davis, researchers set out to find if certain genetic factors could help their survival rate. But instead of searching for genes associated …
Going meat-free is not an easy choice for everyone, and most people opt to be flexitarian after failing at an attempt to go meat-free. Then there are people who say that they are vegetarian, but they still eat fish, poultry, and occasionally other meats. No, you are not a vegetarian, you are a flexitarian. Vegetarians …