Obesity Increases Risk for Aggressive Breast Cancer
Monday, March 17, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A wake up call has been issued to women. If you are overweight and you get breast cancer it is more likely to be life threatening, and you have significantly poorer odds of being alive 5 or 10 years following treatment if weight issues are not corrected. An Imbalanced Digestive Tract Contributes to ObesitySunday, March 09, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A fascinating study shows that children lacking good digestive bacteria at birth were much more likely to become overweight by age 7 compared to children with healthy levels of friendly digestive bacteria. New Obesity Link to Breast and Prostate CancerTuesday, February 19, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New information helps to explain how breast and prostate cancer are linked to obesity. Two hormones that come from fat, leptin and adiponectin, are involved in the problem. Cancer Risk Goes Up with Body WeightTuesday, February 19, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) UK researchers have reviewed 140 studies evaluating body mass index (obesity) and the risk for cancer. They found that as body weight goes up, cancer risk goes up. The incidences of various types of cancer were directly linked to progressive obesity. Cold-Induced Gene Mutations & ObesitySaturday, February 16, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Numerous genes are different in those whose ancestors came from more Northern climates, especially changes in the leptin receptors. This clearly means the stronger your ancestry is linked to colder climates the more you are genetically predisposed to obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Zero-Calorie Saccharin Makes Rats FatWednesday, February 13, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The latest salvo fired off at the multi-billion dollar sweetener industry found that feeding rats zero-calorie saccharin (the main component of Sweet n’ Low), compared to actually eating sugar, caused them to eat more food in general as well as depressed their metabolic response to food – a double negative that readily promoted weight gain. Obese Lacking Key Basic NutrientsMonday, February 11, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Norwegian researchers found that obese individuals were significantly lacking in vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E. This lack of nutrients was associated with a mild elevation of C-Reactive protein, an important inflammatory marker. Sleep Problems and Obesity in ChildrenMonday, February 11, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A February 2008 meta analysis regarding children and their lack of sleep is driving home an important point: children who do not get enough sleep are much more likely to gain excess weight. Children with the least amount of sleep had a 92% higher rate of being overweight compared to the best sleepers. Brain Development Link to Obesity and Heart DiseaseWednesday, February 06, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The latest finding in a considerable body of evolving knowledge shows that poor development of leptin-related brain circuitry while in the womb is one common cause of later-life obesity. Individuals who have this developmental weakness (which is no fault of their own) have little or no margin for error in how they live their life, unless they wish to place themselves on the fast track of accelerated aging and early onset of the diseases of aging…. Scientists Blame Food Pyramid for Obesity EpidemicMonday, February 04, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It is about time that mainstream science is beginning to see the light. A new scientific review of the evidence shows that America’s obesity epidemic is traceable to the shoddy public health policy and bogus nutrition science pushed on Americans by the federal government since 1970…. Pollution is One Major Cause of Diabetes and ObesityFriday, January 25, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In the January 25, 2008 issue of the Lancet an article appears, which if followed up on, would positively change the health of all Americans for generations to come. The article is titled Environmental pollution and diabetes: a neglected association. It is based on a solid scientific link between insulin resistance and pollution, especially compounds like PCBs and many pesticides used on food. Men Who Are Fit Live LongerWednesday, January 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A study released today in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association tested 15,660 African-American and Caucasian men over a 7.5 year period to determine if exercise capacity is a specific predictor of mortality. The study found that very fit individuals had a 70% reduced death rate and highly fit individuals had a 50% reduced death rate. Inflammation Links Abdominal Fat as Source of Heart DiseaseTuesday, January 22, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The circumstantial evidence has been in for quite some time, the larger the abdomen the greater the risk for heart disease… Higher Dietary Protein Helps Control AppetiteTuesday, January 22, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that ghrelin, your stomach’s very own appetite signal, is much more under control for a longer period of time in response to a high protein meal. When carbohydrates are eaten alone ghrelin is temporarily happy, but comes back with a vengeance 3 hours later (causing you to be more hungry). Lipoic Acid Reduces Hardening of Arteries, Boosts Weight LossTuesday, January 15, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) R-Alpha Lipoic Acid is one of the hottest research nutrients, a powerful antioxidant that is also intimately involved in the metabolism of calories. Researchers from the Linus Pauling Institute and College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University have completed animal studies clearly showing that “lipoic acid can inhibit formation of arterial lesions, lower triglycerides, and reduce blood vessel inflammation and weight gain – all key issues for addressing cardiovascular disease.” Bone Health Opens a New Door to Blood Sugar MetabolismMonday, January 14, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It was surprising enough when fat was found making various hormones like leptin and adiponectin and thus became an endocrine organ (hormone secreting). It is now time to add bones to the list of endocrine organs that have a major influence on the metabolism of calories. The new discoveries have immediate implications for improved bone health, improved blood sugar levels, and weight management. Whey Protein Improves Muscle, Reduces Body Fat, and Promotes a Natural Full FeelingTuesday, January 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A variety of new studies regarding the health benefits of whey protein, especially for middle aged and older Americans, are now being reported in the scientific literature. Whey protein stands out as the very best protein to build muscle strength, even superior to red meat. A new scientific review finds this is a very important issue for older Americans trying to maintain their health… Quality Sleep is a Weight-Loss KeyWednesday, January 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) I have long reported that sleep is the primary fat-burning time, especially when a person does not eat food before bed. Of course if you exercise you will burn more calories during and following exercise; but in terms of the ideal time of the day to simply burn more fat it is during sleep. Between meals during the day (assuming you do not snack) you will burn 60% glucose and 40% fatty acids. After 6 hours of not eating (such as during sleep) this ratio flips around and you begin to burn 60% fatty acids until you wake up, your prime fat-burning time if you have managed your daily eating patterns according to the Leptin Diet. Bad Breath more Common in Overweight PeopleWednesday, December 26, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers at Tel Aviv University are the first to identify a link between bad breath and being overweight. Alcohol intake was also a problem. While it is well known that poor dental hygiene is a typical factor in bad breath, it can now be understood that poor metabolism and/or poor digestive health may be large factors in this issue. Fish Oil Lowers Fat Mass and Shrinks Fat CellsMonday, December 17, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In a study with 27 type II diabetic women it was found that three grams of fish oil per day (containing 1.8 grams of omega 3 fatty acids like DHA) given for two months reduced total fat mass as well as reduced the size of fat cells. Inflammatory genes operating within fat were also reduced, an important result indicating that leptin status was improved (though not directly measured). This study shows how fish oil can improve unhealthy body composition even in individuals with significantly disturbed metabolism. Lipoic Acid in Combination with Acetyl-L-Carnitine Activates Fat Cell MetabolismFriday, December 14, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Fancy experiments with high tech equipment are now becoming the norm. Such research is beginning to unravel the complex mystery of genes and related proteins involved in metabolism. Acetyl-L-Carnitine has long been known to help metabolize fat. Lipoic Acid has long been known to help metabolize carbohydrate. A new study with fat cells show that the two used together, better than either alone, work synergistically to increase the metabolic rate of fat cells. A New Obesity Path to Heart DiseaseTuesday, December 11, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It has been known for a while that dental bacterial infections and gum disease are linked to an increase in heart disease. Researchers have now shown that obesity suppresses the anti-bacterial defense system leading to bacterial infections in the mouth. This is the first study of this type to show this correlation. Fitness More Important than Obesity for Survival in ElderlyTuesday, December 11, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) An interesting new study in older Americans shows very clearly that those who are the most fit live the longest. Fit fatter people live longer than thin unfit people. Of course, those who are overweight have a tendency to become unfit – a bad combination. It is now also clear that those overweight early in life are more likely to get a variety of diseases. However, these new findings are quite encouraging to those who are consistently exercising in an effort to improve their health, yet may still be struggling with their weight. B Vitamin Deficient Parents More Likely to Produce Overweight ChildrenTuesday, December 04, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Proper health preparation prior to and during pregnancy has a profound affect on the future health of the child. The “fetal programming” that takes place is especially involved with energy regulation, formation of metabolic “hardware,” and the likelihood of obesity during childhood or even adulthood. Overweight Children and Teens at Risk for Weak BonesTuesday, November 27, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It has long been thought that extra body weight, while a risk for many health problems, was not a risk for bone health. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition is now raising concerns of abnormal bone formation due to obesity. 
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