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TUESDAY, Feb. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The great outdoors can soothe the soul, but new research suggests that working outside might also guard against breast cancer.

The study wasn't designed to say how working outside affects chances of developing breast cancer, but vitamin D exposure may be the driving force, the researchers suggested.

"The main hypothesis is that sun exposure through vitamin D production may decrease the risk of breast cancer after age 50," said study author Julie Elbaek Pedersen, of the Danish Cancer Society Research Center in Copenhagen. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a host of diseases and conditions including breast cancer.

Vitamin D is often called the "sunshine vitamin" because your body produces it when exposed to the sun's ultraviolet B rays. The body mainly makes vitamin D in the middle of the working day so outdoor workers are exposed to considerably higher levels than those who work indoors, Pedersen said.

"Women who work outdoors may regularly be exposed to sunlight and thereby have more sufficient long-term levels of vitamin D compared with women working indoors," she said.

You don't need much sun exposure to make adequate amounts of D. "Maximum daily vitamin D levels are secured after only minutes in the sun in the summertime, and more time will not increase the levels further," Pedersen said.

In recent years, the push to wear sunscreen and avoid sun exposure to stave off skin cancer has led to concerns of widespread vitamin D deficiency. But "spending limited time outdoors in Denmark or countries with a comparable latitude may be compliant with most advice regarding sensible behaviors in the sun [use of sunscreen, seek shade particularly around midday and avoid spending prolonged time in the sun] to reduce skin cancer risk," she explained.

When researchers compared data including work history from women younger than 70 with breast cancer from the Danish Cancer Registry to their same-aged counterparts who were cancer-free, they found that working outdoors was not associated with a lower risk of breast cancer in general. But it did lower risk among women who developed cancer after age 50.

Women who reported on-the-job exposure to sunlight for 20 or more years were 17% less likely to develop breast cancer after they turned 50, and those women with the highest level of cumulative exposure to sunlight throughout their life were 11% less likely to develop this cancer, the study authors found.

The new study did have some limitations. There was no information on vitamin D through diet or use of supplements, leisure-time sunlight exposure, or other lifestyle factors that may increase risk for breast cancer, such as the use of birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, alcohol, obesity and lack of exercise.

The findings were published online Feb. 2 in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

Breast cancer experts urged caution in interpreting the findings.

"Looking at actual vitamin D levels in coordination of lifestyle in women might be the only way to prove the higher vitamin D levels decrease the risk of breast cancer," said Dr. Stephanie Bernik, chief of breast service at Mount Sinai West in New York City. "Perhaps women that have occupations that place them outside are exercising more and leading healthier lifestyles," she speculated.

If the findings are validated, this is good news, said Dr. Alice Police, the Westchester regional director of breast surgery at Northwell Health Cancer Institute in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

"The results are very hopeful that spending some time outside can lower your breast cancer risk," Police said. "You don't have to spend a lot of time outside and, in the summer, you may store up enough vitamin D to keep you safe throughout the winter," she said. "Go outside and take a walk. This is something we all can do for our mental, physical and breast health."

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Learn more about breast cancer risk at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

SOURCES: Julie Elbaek Pedersen, MSc, Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Copenhagen; Stephanie Bernik, MD, chief, breast service, Mount Sinai West, and associate professor, surgery, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, New York City; Alice Police, MD, Westchester regional director, breast surgery, Northwell Health Cancer Institute, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.; Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Feb. 2, 2021, online

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The fashion designer Norma Kamali stays young in looks and spirit, but not for lack of effort. Ms. Kamali, who is best known for the archetypal sleeping-bag coat that debuted in the mid-1970s, is serious about her skin care her wellness line, Normalife, was introduced last year and, perhaps more important, about her diet and fitness regimen. She details her philosophy of aging with power in her new wellness book, I Am Invincible, out this month, and shares some of her secrets below.

Im 75 now. My routine is pretty simple. I have three steps I do every day and night. Its clean, exfoliate and put on some of my Normalife Glow, which is a moisturizer and tanner in one. As you get older, you realize less is more. They have to be really great products, of course, but you dont need so much.

I actually dont use eye cream. I use my moisturizer for everything. After all these years of using 59 million products, I realized that from a sustainability point of view, having just a few products do all of these things is pretty wonderful. I think of my mother. My mother used Ponds Cold Cream, and she had the most gorgeous skin. She never washed her face with soap, ever. She used Ponds to take off her makeup and to moisturize her skin.

As far as SPF goes, I have issues with some of the ingredients. I use only mineral-based SPFs, and I think the ones from Europe are quite good. I also like the Pipette Mineral Sunscreen. But Im not using SPF every day.

Im aware that Im going against the current with that conversation. If Im on a boat, then, sure, Ill put it on. But I wouldnt do it every day. I dont feel good about putting that kind of stuff on my skin when Im taking such good care of it in every other way.

Its shocking I even have eyebrows because I shaved them for many years. I was really out there with makeup. I used to wear red nails and red lips. I did eye shadow all the way up to there.

Now its very low maintenance. I tweeze and let the natural shape go and brush them up with NYX Tinted Brow Mascara in Brunette. I use a little mascara currently Im using Cover Girl Exhibitionist Mascara in Black Brown. Sometimes I wear a little liner but mostly not.

Then I use Hurraw! Its a plant-based balm, and it comes in different flavors. This one is Cherry, and I do it on my lips. Its a translucent stain. Then I put it on my face, my cheeks. Its just the right shade of pink. I also use Glow if Im going out. It develops more as the night goes on. I put it everywhere except under the eyes. Im Lebanese and Spanish so we have circles there. Sometimes I use Glossier Stretch Concealer in G10, especially in the winter, to counteract that.

I still dye my hair. My whole conversation is about aging with power, and people say to me, Why dont you wear your hair gray? I just dont feel gray. I feel this. Gray hair is a whole other commitment, and I would immediately put color on the ends, and Id just look like a fool. I have this amazing woman, Afaf Benjelloun, who approaches color from a safety perspective. Ammonia really gets to me. She uses dyes that are ammonia free.

With shampooing, the secret is less is more. But the truth is, because I work out a lot and sweat like crazy, I have to do something. I rinse my hair, but I might only put on conditioner. I like the Morie Mineral Hair Growth and Repair Mask for that.

If Im washing, I do the Morie Mineral Hair Repair Shampoo. Ive stopped blow-drying my hair I used to blow-dry and iron everything but now I have to figure out what my hair wants to do. It wants to frizz up even though my hair is straight.

So I have an oil May11 Hair Oil and I put on the teeniest amount. Actually I put it on before I go into the shower. I just rub it in and put on a shower cap, and that limits my frizzies. If its really humid out, you can put it on again. Sometimes I take a little oil and put it on my ends, wrap my hair and sleep with it on.

I cut my bangs myself, and I havent cut my hair since before last March. Im going to wait until Covid is over and then celebrate by cutting my dead ends off.

I love having a scent thats calming, like youre floating on a cloud, on my pillow. I dont use candles. I use oils that I experiment with. Patchouli is always a favorite, and I love rose and lavender and gardenia.

Working out and having a good diet its the biggest self-esteem booster you can have. More than any beauty routine, to be honest. As you go through the decades, there are demands on the body and mind. You cant cheat that often.

My thing is if I see bread, I need olive oil, and I eat the whole loaf. And I have been known to do that. But I do it only one day. Im not a drinker. I made a choice to part ways with alcohol in my 40s. Drinking alcohol is like drinking sugar. Sugar is not only not healthy but extremely aging. If Im going to drink and have sugar, Im going to age really quickly.

Working out is also critical to good skin. It doesnt matter what kind of exercise. Its blood flow. If you exercise every day, youre doing yourself a favor. The thing I love the most is freestyle dancing. I just love it. If there is good music, hours could go by. To me thats a great way to work out. But I feel like Im not really working out unless I do something else with it.

The Physique 57 method is so effective. You can design the body you want. There are some intense classes, and I watch on demand. Ive also tried Alo Yoga classes on demand. I love working out, its important for my head. All these Zoom meetings where Im sitting on my butt are not making me happy at all.

And then sleep is incredibly important. Probably out of the pie of sleep, diet and exercise, sleep is 50 percent of the pie. Your sleep is restoring everything that happened to your body, every cell in your system. The healthier you are, the healthier you look. And if the authentic you can look really good without makeup, that is incredibly empowering.

I have veins that you can see on my face, and I get them zapped at the dermatologist. I also do acupuncture face-lifts. I swear by them. My friend gave me the name of a doctor, Dr. Jingduan Yang, whos based in Philly. We ended up writing a book together. Its not about pulling your face way back. Its about looking fresh, like you just went on vacation. I havent been able to do it with Covid, which is driving me crazy.

As long as its not permanent, Ill try anything. Ive tried Botox, Ive tried the micro-needling and the blood facial called PRP. Im OK with lines and crevices in my lips. I havent done filler for those. I once posted an Instagram photo of myself, and this girl messaged me: I know how to get rid of the lines on those lips.

Im not against any of that. If there was something amazing that didnt make me look like I was in the witness protection program, Id try it. But also if I didnt have lines on my face, Id look like a fraud. How does a 75-year-old have no lines?

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Soul food is the traditional cuisine of African Americans (1).

Sometimes simply referred to as Southern food, soul food was carried to the North and rest of the United States by African Americans leaving the South during the Great Migration of the early to mid-20th century.

Meals range from simple family dinners of rice and beans, fried chicken, and collard greens with ham hocks to tables loaded with candied yams, smothered pork chops, gumbo, black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, sweet potato pie, and peach cobbler.

Soul food is an integral part of Black food culture and often evokes strong feelings of home, family, and togetherness.

This article explains the basics of soul food, explores whether its healthy, and provides simple tips to boost the nutrition of soul food dishes.

The Southern diet, which is often associated with soul food, contains organ meats, processed meats, eggs, fried foods, added fats, and sweetened beverages.

This eating pattern is tied to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, stroke, and mental decline (2, 3).

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), African Americans ages 1849 are twice as likely to die from heart disease as white Americans. Black Americans ages 3554 also have a 50% higher likelihood of high blood pressure than white Americans (4).

While social and economic disparities play a significant role in these disproportionate disease rates, dietary choices may also contribute.

However, this doesnt mean that all soul food is unhealthy. Nutrient-rich dishes and leafy green vegetables are also staples of soul food.

Many items commonly associated with soul food are linked to an increased risk of several illnesses, including heart disease. Yet, soul food can be made much healthier by emphasizing the traditions nutritious dishes.

Soul food embodies numerous legacies, traditions, and practices passed down from generation to generation.

Creating a healthier soul food plate does not mean abandoning this rich heritage.

In fact, making small modifications to recipes and cooking methods may help boost dishes nutrient profiles while maintaining flavor, richness, and cultural traditions.

Traditional African diets are plant-based and included a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, such as leafy greens, okra, watermelon, whole grains, and black-eyed peas (5, 6).

In traditional societies, meat when consumed at all was eaten in very small quantities and often as a seasoning (7).

Diets that include plenty of plant foods are associated with more moderate body weights and decreased disease risk (5).

Furthermore, a meta-analysis in people who ate leafy green and cruciferous vegetables, such as collard greens, kale, turnip greens, and cabbage, indicated a 15.8% reduced risk of heart disease, compared with a control group (8).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that people make at least half of the grains they eat whole grains (9).

Whole grains are the entire grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. They may play a role in weight management, gut health, and the prevention of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even colorectal, pancreatic, and stomach cancers (10).

Examples of whole grains are whole wheat, brown rice, oats, sorghum, millet, fonio, and barley.

Some soul food entres like macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and rice dishes are made from refined grains, which have had their nutrient-dense bran and germ removed during processing and are thus not as nutritious as their whole grain counterparts.

In addition to containing high sodium processed meats like ham hocks, soul food often uses seasoned salt, garlic salt, and cajun seasoning. These foods and spices contribute to the overall amount of sodium you consume.

Excessive sodium intake is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and premature death (11, 12).

Evidence suggests that African Americans are more sensitive to the blood-pressure-lowering effects of decreased salt intake. Reducing your dietary sodium intake may result in a 48 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure the top number on a reading (11).

Seasoning foods with aromatic veggies like onions, garlic, and celery, as well as herbs and spices, not only reduces sodium content but also boosts the antioxidant content and flavor (13).

Cooking methods affect both the nutrient composition of a meal and disease risk.

Observational studies in postmenopausal women associate fried foods like fried chicken, fried fish, and fried potatoes with a higher risk of all-cause and heart-related mortality (14).

High heat cooking methods, such as frying, baking, roasting, and grilling, may introduce chemicals like acrylamide heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (15, 16, 17).

HCAs and PAHs are associated with an increased risk of cancer. They may also increase diabetes risk (17, 18).

While boiling and stewing are healthy alternatives for cooking meats, grains, and vegetables, they may result in a loss of nutrients like vitamin C, lutein, and beta carotene (19).

If you opt for boiling or stewing, you can still glean some of the lost nutrients by adding the nutrient-rich liquid or potlikker into other dishes.

Modifying recipes by substituting healthier ingredients for high fat, high calorie, high sodium options is an effective way to honor family traditions without giving up on flavor.

Food is deeply intertwined with celebration, family, emotion, legacy, and identity.

On occasion, give yourself permission to enjoy your favorite dishes.

In situations with multiple favorite dishes, watch your portion sizes. A good rule of thumb is to make non-starchy veggies half of your plate, starches a quarter of your plate, and protein sources the last quarter of your plate.

You can increase the nutrient content of soul food by favoring nutrient-rich dishes, swapping out unhealthy ingredients for healthy ones, choosing cooking methods other than frying, cutting back on salt, and eating more whole grains and plant foods.

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Do you know the average calories in beetroot juice? 5 other ways to include the root vegetable in your diet  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images

New Delhi: The food we eat has a direct impact on our health, and if nutritionists and health experts are to be believed, eating according to seasons, and eating foods that are locally available in a particular season is the best way to eat. During the winter season, especially in India, there is an abundance of nutritious vegetables. It is one of the best seasons for adding as many vegetables in your diet as possible. Apart from the beautiful leafy greens, root vegetables such as carrots, radish, and beetroot are also seasonally available during the winter season.

Many people enjoy beetroot for its unique taste, and the colour it can provide to even the simplest and most boring dishes. Beetroot has a rich red colour, which when mixed with foods can make them bright and colourful, increasing their appeal. Beetroot juice is also consumed very fondly by people, as it is known to be nutritious and has many other health benefits.

Beetroot juice is made with beetroot, ginger, and some salt and black pepper for seasoning. It can also be consumed without these ingredients. One cup of raw beets has 58 calories, and 13 grams of carbs. A glass of beetroot juice is likely to have 100 calories. However, beetroot juice does not contain fibre, which is otherwise an essential part of the root vegetable.

While beetroot juice is not unhealthy, it does not contain the fibre from beetroots which is an important part of the root vegetable. Therefore, here are 5 other ways you can include beetroot in your diet.

Beetroot parathas Beetroot parathas can be made easily by pureeing, or shredding beetroot and making a dough out of it with flour. You may use wheat flour or even multigrain flour. Beetroot parathas are a great breakfast option to add more nutrition to your diet.

Beetroot in salads One of the best ways of consuming beetroot is to eat it raw in salads. Beetroot gives a great colour to an otherwise green, or boring salad. The raw beetroot is also rich in fibre which aids digestion and weight loss.

Beetroot in sandwiches You can add beetroot to sandwiches. It can be added raw or even cooked. Beetroot gives a great crunch to burgers and sandwiches.

Beetroot for colour Many people add beetroot to their recipes for extra colour. You can add beetroot to pasta, rice, and almost any other food for a pink-red colour to make it more interesting.

Beetroot chips Beetroot chips can be made easily at home. They work as a great healthy snack option, especially when they are baked and not fried.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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There are several ways of doing intermittent fasting. In some, you eat either very little or nothing at all. The 5 most popular kinds of intermittent fasting are:

12 hours of fasting: This kind of fasting is the simplest one, where a person needs to adhere to 12 hours fasting window every day. The easiest way to follow this fast is to include the period of sleep in the fasting window. You can choose to fast between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

The 16/8 method: This is also referred to as the Leangains protocol. The 16/8 methods involve skipping breakfast and restricting the eating period to 8 hours. In this eating window, one can fit in two, three, or more meals. You just need to be careful about your calorie intake.

Eat-Stop-Eat: This type of fasting involves shunning calorie intake for 24 hours, once or twice a week. Only water, coffee, and other zero-calorie beverages are allowed during the fasting period.

The 5:2 diet: In this method of intermittent fasting, one has to consume only 500600 calories on two non-consecutive days of the week. In the remaining 5 days, they are allowed to eat normally.

Alternate day fasting: In alternate-day fasting, one has to fast every other day. This type of fasting is quite an extreme form of intermittent fasting and may not be suitable for beginners or for those suffering from chronic diseases.

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I follow intermittent fasting of at least 14:10 or 15:9 on a regular basis. I have my first meal around 10 am and my last meal around 7 am. I also make sure I have a lot of seasonal, regional and traditional recipes, eat a little less than I am hungry (80%). I also keep sipping on a lot of warm water throughout the day.

My breakfast: Stewed Apples (I have a glass of warm water soon after waking up)

My lunch: All my meals are traditionally prepared at home and adhere to the Ayurvedic principles of nutrition and weight loss. So, I would start my meals by having a til ka laddoo (sesame seeds laddoo) and then proceed to have a wholesome meal of dal, subzi and chapati. I always alternate between different seasonal grains, millets and vegetables. Pearl millet is my current favourite.

My dinner: Ragi dosa with chutney or mixed khichdi with a tablespoon of ghee.

Pre-workout meal: I prefer doing empty stomach workouts, usually early in the morning.

Post-workout meal: I break my fast around 10 am with 6 almonds and figs, followed my stewed apples

I indulge in (What you eat on your cheat days):

I don't usually experience the urge to indulge in any cheat days because I find my regular diet fulfilling enough. I have managed to create a mental block against all things like maida, cheese. So, now, I don't crave for items like pizza, pasta or burger. If I still feel like treating myself, I go ahead and have something like daal ka halwa or gobhi ka parantha.

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Though eggs have been somewhat demonized for their high cholesterol content, evidence shows that eggs can be part of a healthy diet. Research indicates that eggs can even help you lose weight, as they are a healthy, high-protein breakfast option that keeps you full.

Heres what you need to know about the nutritional benefits of eggs and how you can eat them as part of your goals for weight loss.

Eggs boast an impressive nutrition profile.

Eggs are high-quality protein and contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin D, B vitamins, and folate, says Natalie Rizzo, a registered dietitian in New York City. Eggs are also rich in choline, a micronutrient that is important for pregnant women and babies.

Both egg whites and yolks contain protein. The yolk has the highest concentration of most fats, vitamins, and minerals. Alarge egg has about:

As far as weight loss, the protein in eggs can help keep you full and may contribute to eating fewer calories later in the day, Rizzo says.

Part of the challenge when losing weight is satisfying your hunger while still being in a caloric deficit. One way to tackle this is by eating high-protein foods that keep us fuller for longer. Eggs are high in protein, with about 6 grams per large egg.

Important: A satiety index is a measure of how full and satisfied a person feels after eating. Eggs have a 50% higher satiety index than white bread or breakfast cereal.

Protein is better at satiating our hunger than carbohydrates or fats because it takes longer to digest. The process of eating, digesting, and storing food is called the thermic effect. The thermic effect of food is the slight increase in metabolism you experience after eating it. A variety of factors can increase the thermic effect, one of which is the amount of protein.

Boosting your metabolism is one way to help you lose weight. Metabolism is your bodys ability to burn calories for energy. While having a fast or slow metabolism is really subject to your genes, eating a high-protein food, such as eggs, slightly speeds up your metabolism and burns more calories.

Protein also benefits muscle health, helping you to preserve and even build bigger muscles. Increasing your muscle mass has a direct effect on raising metabolism. Muscles use more energy and burn more calories at rest, so the more muscle you have, the more efficiently your body is burning the food you eat.

Americans tend to start the day with refined carbohydrates like cereal, pancakes, or doughnuts, which can increase your risk of obesity and even type 2 diabetes. Swapping a carb-heavy breakfast for one with high-protein foods like eggs may help you lose weight.

A small 2008 study of overweight and obese people ages 25 to 60 found eggs for breakfast led to more weight loss than a bagel for breakfast. Participants on a low-fat, calorie-restricted diet were divided into two groups, one of which ate eggs for breakfast and the other a bagel. Both breakfasts contained the same number of calories. After eight weeks, the egg group had a 61% greater reduction in BMI, a 65% greater loss in weight, and a 34% greater reduction in weight loss than the bagel group.

I definitely recommend eggs as part of a healthy breakfast, Rizzo says. To balance the breakfast, also include some fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and dairy.

Additionally, eating a healthy breakfast can reduce overall caloric intake by preventing cravings later in the day, Rizzo says. A 2016 review found eating a high-protein breakfast might be linked to lower weight, body fat, and a lower BMI.

There isnt a hard-and-fast rule on how many eggs you should eat, but eating one every day is perfectly healthy.

Though nutrition experts once scrutinised eggs for their high cholesterol content, research indicates eating an egg a day will not raise cholesterol levels. Rather, saturated fat not dietary cholesterol like that found in egg yolks influences cholesterol levels.

Breakfast meats like bacon and sausage are high in saturated fat, so try to limit those with your eggs. Instead, healthier ways to eat eggs include a vegetable frittata or on top of a piece of avocado toast.

To kill harmful bacteria, its best to cook them until the eggs and yolk are firm. Its healthy to cook eggs in the following ways:

Overall, eggs are a healthy and delicious way to start the day. Their high protein content can help you lose weight by keeping you fuller for longer and slightly boosting your metabolism. If you are trying to lose weight, prepare your eggs with minimal oil and be sure to pair them with other nutrient-rich low-calorie foods like vegetables or fruits.

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New research finds that time-restricted feeding improves insulin levels and reduces tumor growth in mice with obesity-driven postmenopausal breast cancer.

The study found that tumor growth was driven and accelerated by elevated insulin levels in the mice.

It also found that lowering the mices insulin levels and improving their metabolic health had an anti-tumor effect.

Time-restricted eating has a positive effect on metabolic health and does not trigger the hunger and irritability that is associated with long-term fasting or calorie restriction, says Dr. Manasi Das, postdoctoral fellow at the University of California (UC), San Diego and first author.

Through its beneficial metabolic effects, time-restricted eating may also provide an inexpensive, easy to adopt but effective strategy to prevent and inhibit breast cancer without requiring a change in diet or physical activity.

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The study conducted by researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, Moores Cancer Center, and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) appears in Nature Communications.

Having overweight or obesity increases the risk of developing at least 13 types of cancer.

More research is necessary, but obesity seems to disrupt circadian rhythms, the bodys internal clocks that control 24-hour rhythms in gene expression and daily behaviors.

When the bodys circadian rhythms are thrown off, it can change how the body responds to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

These changes can cause a person to become insulin resistant or develop metabolic syndrome, both of which may increase the risk of developing some chronic diseases, such as cancer.

Circadian clock disruptions also appear to promote tumor growth by interfering with the cell cycle and activity of cells that suppress tumor growth.

Recent research has found that there seems to be an especially strong connection between obesity and breast cancer.

The impact of obesity on breast cancer is extremely complex, and it is still being investigated. However, several factors seem to contribute to how obesity impacts the risk of developing breast cancer.

Of these potential influencing factors, menopausal status seems to be especially important. Research shows that obesity consistently raises the risk of breast cancer, and the chance of poor outcomes, in postmenopausal women.

In light of this finding, research teams have been trying to uncover precisely how obesity is associated with breast cancer. Their findings could have important implications for millions of people.

According to the American Cancer Society, in the United States alone, some 1 in 8 females will receive a diagnosis of invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, and in around 1 in 39 cases, it will be fatal.

Moreover, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 42.4% of adults living in the U.S. had obesity in 20172018. The age-adjusted prevalence of severe obesity is also higher in women than men.

Previous research in mice found that eating a high fat diet on a time-restricted feeding (TRF) schedule seems to reduce or reverse negative health complications related to obesity. A few small pilot studies in humans yielded similar results.

Several of these complications, such as weight gain, circadian rhythm disruptions, metabolic changes, and inflammation, increase the risk of developing cancer.

TRF (in animals), or time-restricted eating (TRE) (in humans), is a type of intermittent fasting where food intake is restricted to a specific number of hours per day in line with circadian rhythms. In most cases, this means eating only for 612 hours per day during the times a person is usually most active.

In the new study, researchers were investigating whether TRF would impact the growth and development of tumors and reduce the risk of breast cancer metastasizing to the lungs in mice with obesity-driven breast cancer.

To do this, they caused female mice to develop hormonal conditions similar to those women experience following menopause.

They also gave two groups of mice unrestricted access to high fat foods for 10 weeks before the trial began to make them obese. Another group of mice, the control group, was given normal chow throughout this period.

During the trial, one group of mice continued to have unrestricted access to high fat foods, while the control group still had unrestricted access to normal chow.

The final group of mice, who were fed on a TRF schedule, had access to high fat foods only for 8 hours during the night. It is at night that mice are naturally most active.

In another part of the study, researchers also tested to see whether TRF reduced tumor growth and spread in the mice with obesity that were injected with breast cancer cells or induced tumors.

The team found that TRF seemed to reduce obesity-enhanced breast tumor growth without reducing caloric intake. It also appeared to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, as well as the risk of it spreading to the lungs.

The researchers claim these results are likely due to the fact that TRF improved circadian disruptions and metabolic problems associated with obesity.

We were able to increase insulin sensitivity, reduce hyperinsulinemia, restore circadian rhythms, and reduce tumor growth by simply modifying when and for how long mice had access to food, says senior author Dr. Nicholas Webster, a professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine and senior research career scientist at VASDHS.

Researchers now need to confirm their findings on a larger scale and in humans. They will also need to figure out how TRF impacts men, as well as other types of cancer.

However, the researchers claim their results warrant clinical trials in humans.

TRE could offer millions of people a much easier, more accessible way to reduce their risk of becoming ill or dying.

Following a TRE schedule does not involve reducing food intake or making dietary restrictions. A previous study in mice also found that following a TRE schedule for 5 days per week was enough to generate positive effects, which could allow for some more flexible eating behaviors on weekends.

Many people cannot commit to major lifestyle and dietary changes, the researchers say, or do not follow them strictly.

Our data suggests that a person may benefit from simply timing their meals differently to prevent breast cancer rather than changing what they eat, says Dr. Das.

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You wouldn't sleep through an entire semester of classes and expect to pass your finals with flying colors, would you? Well, dragging yourself to the gym without putting much thought into your routine or lifestyle and expecting to lose weight is no different. You're not going to trim down unless you take the time to study. When we're talking about your weight loss though, "studying" doesn't involve opening a book or hitting the library; it's all about looking at your routine and identifying any possible blunders that could be stalling your progress.

Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned gym rat, chances are that one (or more) of the factors below is the reason you're not seeing the results you want. Read on to find out what experts say are the exercise mistakes preventing weight loss and what you can do to get back on track toward ditching that excess flab once and for all. Read on, and for more on healthy eating, don't miss Simple Ways to Start Losing Weight Immediately, According to Science.

You know that consuming protein after your workout aids muscle repair and growth, so the more of it you eat, the betterright? Not so much. Researchers say that for those who weigh about 150 pounds, consuming 20 grams of protein within a half-hour of leaving the gym is optimal. Lisa De Fazio, MS, RD says women who weigh a bit less may only need about 12 grams. Take in any more than the recommended amount and the protein will likely be stored as fat, while the excess amino acids will simply be excreted, she notes. A 7-ounce Fage Total 2% Plain Yogurt fits the bill and is easy to throw in a gym bag and eat on the go. Mix it with some berries to add some flavor-enhancing, energy-replenishing carbs to your post-workout snack. Not a big fan of the creamy treat? Check out these 16 Post-Workout Snacks Fitness Experts Swear By.

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Sure, hitting the gym once or twice a week can boost heart health and even your mood, but if weight or fat loss is your goal, you'll need to commit to a consistent workout schedule.

"When I'm looking to trim down a bit, my rule is three or 30. This means three miles a day of walking, running or cycling, or 30 minutes of circuit or strength training. It doesn't matter what it is, just get moving every day," says Kit Rich, celebrity trainer and co-owner of SHIFT by Dana Perri.

To help you stick to your workouts, sit down at the beginning of each week and pencil in your sweat sessions, then stick to them as you would any important appointment. Set realistic expectations, then reward yourself with something healthylike a manicure or a new pair of running shoesif you overshoot your goal.

While some of us may opt to work out in a fasted state with the assumption that exercising on an empty stomach will cause our body to burn fat to use as fuel, this isn't a necessity to lose weight. In fact, aNutrients review actually found that consuming a carbohydrate-rich meal within 60 minutes of an endurance exercise actually benefits performance. Not only can a carb-rich snack make your workout better, but it can actually increase fat burning during exercise!

While it's true that a bad workout is better than no workout at all, that only holds true when somenot allof your workouts lack intensity. Deep down you know that coasting along in the back of Zumba class every week or barely breaking a sweat in the weight room isn't going to help you achieve that lean look you're working towards. If you want to see a change in your body, you must challenge your muscles. "Lifting heavy weights is the best way to increase your metabolism, sustain long-term muscle growth and stay lean. If you're doing more than ten reps with ease, your weight probably isn't heavy enough, so vary your reps and consistently increase the amount you're lifting," says Dustin Hassard, NCSF, Head Coach at Modern Athletics. The same holds true when you're doing cardioand it's as simple as turning up the speed or the resistance. Don't believe it? Consider this: A 150-pound person who bumps the treadmill speed from 5 MPH to 6 MPH will boost their calorie burn by 25 percent, which, over time, can add up to major weight loss.

Believe it or not, recovery and rest are just as important as your workout. When you don't give yourself enough time to relax between sweat sessions, the body starts pumping out cortisol, a stress hormone that boosts fat storage and appetitea killer combination for anyone looking to lose weight and burn fat. This doesn't mean you have to take two days off for every day you hit the gym, but you should vary your workouts so you aren't hitting the same muscles on consecutive days. That means back-to-back full-body strength-training sessions are out; doing upper body one day and lower body the next is fair game, though, as is alternating lighter workoutslike yoga or a spin classwith full-body resistance training. This tactic helps your muscles recover without cutting into your workout schedule. It's a win-win.

Doing the same workout for months on end and expecting to lose weight is a lot like using a cheesy pickup line to land a dateit's just not going to work. Sure, that barre class may have helped you lose the first five pounds, but after you've mastered the moves, your progress is sure to stall. If you want the scale to tip in your favor, you have to vary your workouts and do exercises that you're not particularly good at so your body stays challenged, according to a study by University of Florida researchers. To keep seeing results, mix up your intensity or duration every time you hit the gym, then completely switch your workout once a month. That could mean trying a boxing class if you've become a hardcore yogi or simply drawing up new resistance and cardio routines every four weeks. For some inspiration, try these 35 Fun Activities that Don't Feel Like Exercise.

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Weight can be a sensitive subject. But for the estimated 40 percent of American adults the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says are classified as obese, that sensitivity is often magnified by societal pressures to be thin.

There is no safe quick fix. Losing significant weight takes time, patience and sometimes the help of a medical professional specializing in bariatrics, the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity.

Novant Health UVA Health System offers comprehensive bariatric services for surgical and nonsurgical weight loss assistance. These services can be lifechanging and lifesaving for patients.

Steve Daniels of Manassas underwent gastric bypass surgery in March 2020.

Steve Daniels in 2019

Daniels, a 50-year-old water quality and field technician at Fairfax Water and father of two, had an active, healthy childhood, but began gaining weight in his adult life.

Daniels visited his doctor more frequently. He was uncomfortable and in pain. He had both high blood pressure and high cholesterol and was in the early stages of pre-diabetes.

My doctor was worried about me and so was I, said Daniels. My father died at age 57 from heart disease and diabetes complications. I realized if I didnt make a change, Id have the same fate. I couldnt do that to my girls.

At the suggestion of his primary care doctor at Novant Health UVA Health System Bull Run Family Medicine, Michael Perez, M.D., Daniels met with Nicholas Dugan, M.D., Dr. Dugan is a fellowship-trained laparoscopic surgeon who specializes in bariatric, reflux, and hiatal hernia surgery at Novant Health UVA Health System. With Dugans guidance, Daniels began his surgical weight loss journey.

When combined with healthy lifestyle changes, surgical weight loss has been proven to be more effective than diet and exercise alone for keeping off excess weight long-term, said Dugan. When patients come to us seeking surgery, we navigate them through every step of the process from evaluation to the surgery itself and follow-ups.

Daniels had gastric bypass surgery, which creates a small pouch out of the stomach and bypasses a portion of the small intestine. This causes the patient to feel full quicker because of reduced stomach capacity.

Steve Daniels in August 2020

Recovery from surgical procedures can be mentally and physically challenging. For Daniels, the most difficult part was adjusting to his new relationship with food.

It was tough. I had to relearn how to eat and drink, paying close attention to my speed and timing. I joined support groups, recipe clubs and a fitness app community, said Daniels. I felt my best when I walked after eating, so I madewalking a huge part of my daily routine. When I was feeling low, I reached out to my best friends for encouragement. All of these still help me every day. Daniels also emphasized the importance of trusting and following his medical teams plan throughout the process and his appreciation for their guidance. Today, nearly nine months after his surgery, hes down 120 pounds.

I have a brand-new life, he said. Im no longer at risk for diabetes or heart disease; my blood pressure and cholesterol are in a good range. I have achieved my weight loss goals and I am now working to improve my health lifestyle by setting weekly activity goals I recently walked 33 miles in one day, a feat I never thought Id achieve!

For those who have questions about bariatric services or are considering surgery, Novant Health UVA Health System hosts free seminars where providers explain the procedures, answer questions and address patient concerns and anxieties.

For more information visit NovantHealthUVA.org/services/weight-loss-services or call 703-369-8620.

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