Tag: Metabolic Syndrome

In Aging Cell, researchers have described the chemical ways in which excessive visceral fat causes oxidative stress and cellular senescence. Visceral fat is metabolically active Metabolic syndrome, a host of intertwined disorders that include obesity and cholesterol imbalance, is known to have multiple harmful effects that lead to decreased lifespan. These include a propensity towards...

A new study suggests that an anti-inflammatory diet can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and delay its onset even in people with existing cardiometabolic diseases [1]. Is it too late to lower the risk? Cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke, strongly contribute to the risk of developing dementia later...

A recent study published in GeroScience has investigated whether or not a common index of metabolic syndrome can be applied to chronic kidney disease (CKD). A common metric of diabetes The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, which is calculated from fasting triglyceride and glucose, is used as a surrogate for insulin resistance [1], a key characteristic of...

In a recent paper published in The Journal of Physiology, researchers compared the impacts of morning and afternoon aerobic exercise for people with metabolic syndrome [1]. Hitting the gym after breakfast or after lunch Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been defined as a group of “cardiometabolic risk factors and comorbidities.” People with metabolic syndrome are at...

Researchers publishing in Aging have explained a relationship between inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and prostate enlargement. Not so benign Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is only called 'benign' to differentiate it from another well-known cause of prostate enlargement: prostate cancer. BPH is known to lead to bladder obstruction and lower urinary tract issues. It also coincides with...

Research published in Experimental Gerontology suggests that even smaller amounts of daily physical activity can benefit people over 60 [1]. Cardiometabolic health and physical activity The positive influence of exercise on health is widely known. However, the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous exercise can be a big challenge to older adults. With the...