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Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.
Like most weight-loss programs, the OMAD diet makes bold promises – and comes with risks.
Aging is a culmination of factors spanning from your cells to your environment. A number of interconnected processes determine how quickly your body is able to repair and recover from damage.
Participants in both groups lost, on average, 4% of their bodyweight over a year.
People worried about gaining weight over the holidays may try to estimate how many calories are in the foods they put on their plates. But it’s not as easy as it looks.
This discovery could be important in helping increase human healthspan and longevity.
An enzyme called TOR could hold the secret to a longer, healthier life.
A new study claims to settle the dispute.
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