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By Austin Whittall | Updated 06.Nov.2020.

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First published: 11.Oct.2018

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Being slim is in your genes

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28.Jan.2019
Slim people inherit genes from their parents that reduce the risk of becoming obese. Thinness is due to this genetic advantage.

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Paleo Diet increases the risk of heart disease

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07.Jan.2019
Australian researchers have found that following a strict Paleolithic diet (with very low dietary fiber content and abundant meat) alters the gut microbiome, which in turn produces larger amounts of TMAO, a chemical that can cause an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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FDA acknowledges olive oil health benefits

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19.Nov.2018
The FDA has published the recommendation that replacing saturated fats with high oleic oils (olive oil, canola, sunflower oil) promotes a healthy heart and minimizes the risk of coronary heart disease. One and a half tablespoons per day are enough to reap the health benefits of olive oil.

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Low-Carb Diet helps you burn more calories

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14.Nov.2018
Eating a diet with a low carbohydrate content (20% of daily caloric needs) and high-fat content (60%) made participants burn more calories than those following a moderate or a high carb diet. It also improved triglycerides, HDL, and insulin resistance plus lowering the hunger hormone (Ghrelin) levels.

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Fat blocks cancer-fighting immune cells

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12.Nov.2018
Cancer-fighting killer cells that detect and destroy tumor cells are blocked and their metabolism is gummed up by the fat in the adipose tissue of obese people. This is may explain the high cancer rates in obese subjects.

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Healthy aging with fish omega-3 oils

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18.Oct.2018
People who ate two servings per week of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DPA) had a greater chance of healthy aging compared to those who ate less fish or consumed omega-3 oils from plants.

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Index and ring fingers’ length linked to sexual orientation in women

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17.Oct.2018
The index to ring finger size ratio in women's left hands is linked to their sexual orientation. Those with shorter index fingers tend to be non-straight.

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