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You, too, can eat like an Olympian
(HealthDay)—While you watch the Winter Olympics from the comfort of your couch in the coming weeks, pay heed to what helped the athletes reach peak physical condition.
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New analysis proves protein supplements provide significant benefits for weight lifters
The debate is over. Dietary protein supplements significantly improve muscle strength and size when taken by healthy adults who lift weights, a determination reached by McMaster scientists who analyzed dozens of research ...
Feb 7, 2018
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Older men need more protein to maintain muscles
The amount of protein recommended by international guidelines is not sufficient to maintain muscle size and strength in older men, according to a new study.
Nov 21, 2017
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Inverse association seen for coffee drinking, markers of CVD
(HealthDay)—There appears to be an inverse association between coffee intake and protein markers linked to cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.
Oct 24, 2017
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Obese inducing brain mechanism
Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that stimulates hypothalamic neurons to strongly inhibit food intake. Leptin signaling in the hypothalamus, a part of the mid-brain, thus plays a crucial role in the regulation of body ...
Sep 15, 2017
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Eating protein three times a day could make our seniors stronger
Loss of muscle is an inevitable consequence of aging that can lead to frailty, falls or mobility problems. Eating enough protein is one way to remedy it, but it would seem that spreading protein equally among the three daily ...
Aug 31, 2017
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Protein at all 3 meals may help preserve seniors' strength
(HealthDay)—Eating protein at all three daily meals, instead of just at dinner, might help seniors preserve physical strength as they age, new research suggests.
Aug 4, 2017
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Brits consume more sugar than thought
Eating more sugar is linked to obesity, the first study using objective measures of sugar intake has found.
Jul 20, 2017
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Improving protein intake in older people living independently
A new study from Bournemouth University has investigated how to increase protein intake in older people living in the community. The study found that for the majority of people, a simple intervention such as adding sauce ...
Jul 11, 2017
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Yoga helps preserve muscle mass in older women, study says
A new study by the University of Connecticut finds that practicing yoga may improve protein utilization among older women, and lead to the maintenance of muscle at a time in life when muscle loss is common.
Apr 7, 2017
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