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Caffeine In The Blood Could Influence Body Fat And Diabetes Risk

Credit: PixabayThe amount of caffeine in your blood may influence your body fat, which can impact your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.These findings come from a 2023 study that utilized genetic markers to establish a clearer connection between caffeine levels, BMI, and the risk of type 2 diabetes.Experts Explore Calorie-Free...

Hidden Fat Can Predict Alzheimer’s Up to 20 Years Before Symptoms Appear

Credit: PixabayResearchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the buildup of abnormal brain proteins—hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease—up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear. This finding, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), highlights the potential for lifestyle changes targeting visceral fat...

Natural fat Molecule Reduces Heart Inflammation in Diabetics by Half and Boosts Function.

Credit: PixabayA naturally occurring fat molecule, lipoxin A4 (LXA4), has been shown to reduce heart inflammation and scarring caused by diabetes, significantly improving cardiac function, according to new research. These findings pave the way for potential new treatments for diabetes-related heart disease.Diabetes often leads to serious cardiovascular conditions such as atherosclerosis, heart attacks, cardiomyopathy,...

Kombucha Microbes Mimic Fasting by Breaking Down Fat Stores Effortlessly

Credit: PixabayWhile kombucha might not suit everyone’s taste, it could offer some benefits similar to fasting, minus the challenge of actually fasting. Researchers have found that when the yeasts and bacteria from this fermented, slightly sweetened tea colonize the gut, they can influence fat metabolism without requiring any other dietary adjustments, leading to reduced...