Timed eating patterns such as caloric restriction and intermittent fasting have shown promising benefits with respect to weight loss and other metabolic changes. Recent research has gone one step further to show that timing of daily meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner – can also have important implications on metabolism, blood pressure and diabetic outcomes.
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By Viktoriya Zabigaylo & Orest Szczurko
Most people who are concerned about cardiovascular health and cholesterol have been told or have chosen to avoid eating eggs. However a closer look at older and most recent research shows that eggs can actually be beneficial.
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Colon cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in Canada. Processed meats such as kovbasa, ham and sausages significantly increase the risk of developing colon cancer. But vitamin C eaten with these processed meats can reduce that risk. Please read below for a thorough discussion of the research.
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By Orest Szczurko
A large study cross referenced the health records of Swedes with that country’s dog register and analyzed the results for the risk of death and heart related death.
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When data from runners and walkers were evaluated together, the risk for breast cancer mortality decreased by an average of 24% per MET hours per day of exercise, where 1 MET hour equals a little less than a mile of brisk walking or about two-thirds of a mile of running.
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Seasonal changes may impact our health in a number of ways as our bodies adjust to the changes in weather and amount of daylight. Mood, sleep, appetite and energy can be affected, and we may be more susceptible to catching a cold. For this reason, fall and spring are important times of the year to support the immune system and heighten the body’s defense mechanisms.
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A 2016 study published in
JAMA Oncology showed breast cancer survivors who fasted for 13 hours per night had a 36% reduced chance of recurrence than breast cancer survivors who did not fast. The study appears scientifically accurate, as it followed 2413 women for 7 years, while breast cancer or any cause mortality was tracked for 11 years.
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