Proteins are essential for body growth and muscle development. However, protein metabolism varies depending on the body’s internal biological clock. Therefore, it is important to know how distributing protein intake throughout the day affects muscles. Researchers have found that eating protein for breakfast increases muscle size and function in mice and humans, shedding light on […]
Time-Restricted Eating Alters Gene Expression Throughout the Body
Numerous studies have shown the health benefits of a time-restricted diet, including an increase in lifespan. But how this exactly affects the body at the molecular level, and how these changes interact across multiple organ systems, is not yet fully understood. Salk scientists have been able to show in studies how time-restricted eating affects gene […]
Weight Loss for Millennials: How Modern Challenges Make Losing Weight Harder
Approximately seven out of every ten millennials are on track to be overweight or obese by the time they reach middle age. In fact, millennials weigh more on average than any generation before. Although there are various reasons for this phenomenon, research suggests that circadian rhythm disruption may be an important factor in weight loss […]
Cutting Calories and Eating at the Right Time of Day: The Key to Longevity
Can cutting calories and eating at the right time of the day lead to a longer life? Some health experts think so. While it has been well known that how much you eat can impact your overall longevity, new research is indicating that when you take in your calories can also affect your lifespan. This revelation […]
Meal Timing Affects Mental Health: What You Need to Know
It really is amazing how modern science continues to prove just how important our most basic day-to-day decisions are to overall health and well-being. In other words, we are learning that we have more power over our health than we may realize. Simple lifestyle choices can make a real difference. Fascinating recent research suggests that […]
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