Dangers of eating late at night.

Dangers of eating late at night. New findings by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania suggests eating late at night could be more dangerous than you think. Compared to eating earlier in the day, prolonged delayed eating can increase weight, insulin and cholesterol levels, and negatively affect fat metabolism, and hormonal markers implicated in heart disease, diabetes and other health problems, according to recent results. The findings offer the first experimental evidence on the metabolic consequences of consistent delayed eating compared to daytime eating. Lifestyle change is never easy,but these findings suggest that eating earlier in the day may be worth the effort to help prevent these detrimental chronic health effects.source

How to stop prostate cancer with turmeric.

How to stop prostate cancer with turmeric. New research identifies several natural compounds found in food, including turmeric, apple peels and red grapes, as key ingredients that could thwart the growth of prostate cancer. New research from The University of Texas at Austin identifies several natural compounds found in food, including turmeric, apple peels and red grapes, as key ingredients that could thwart the growth of prostate cancer, continue

Tea consumption leads to epigenetic changes in women.

Tea consumption leads to epigenetic changes in women. Researchers show that tea consumption in women leads to epigenetic changes in genes that are known to interact with cancer and estrogen metabolism. Epigenetic changes are chemical modifications that turn our genes off or on. In a new study from Uppsala University published in the journal Human Molecular Genetics, researchers show that tea consumption in women leads to epigenetic changes in genes that are known to interact with cancer and estrogen metabolism. It is well known that our environment and lifestyle factors, such as food choices, smoking and exposure to chemicals, can lead to epigenetic changes. Previous studies have suggested that both coffee and tea play an important role in modulating disease-risk in humans by suppressing tumour progression, decreasing inflammation and influencing estrogen metabolism, mechanisms that may be mediated by epigenetic changes. The results show that there are epigenetic changes in women consuming tea, but not in men. Interestingly, many of these epigenetic changes were found in genes involved in cancer and estrogen metabolism. Previous studies have shown that tea consumption reduces estrogen levels which highlights a potential difference between the biological response to tea in men and women. Results from this study highlight the role of pharmacologically active components in tea being involved in cancer and estrogen metabolism, which can reflect that health effects related to tea consumption might be due to epigenetic changes. source

A flip switch for binge-eating.

A flip switch for binge-eating.Researchers have identified a subgroup of neurons in the mouse brain that, upon activation, immediately prompt binge-like eating. The repeated stimulation of these neurons over time caused the mice to gain weight. The zona incerta (ZI) is a relatively understudied part of the brain.Intriguingly, patients receiving deep brain stimulation of the subthalamus, which includes the ZI, for the treatment of movement disorders can exhibit characteristics of binge eating. The researchers found that stimulating ZI GABA neurons with axons extending into the paraventricular thalamus (PVT) prompted immediate binge-like eating, just two to three seconds after stimulation. Within ten minutes of continuous ZI GABA stimulation, mice rapidly consumed 35% of their daily high-fat food store, meant to be eaten over a 24-hour period. continue

Dogs help in breast carcinoma research.

Dogs help in breast carcinoma research. Cancer of the mammary glands in dogs is very similar to human breast carcinoma. For this reason, treatment methods from human medicine are often used for dogs. Conversely, scientific knowledge gained from canine mammary tumors may also be important to human medicine. Researchers were able to show how similar these tumors are in both dogs and humans. A study performed at the University of Zurich has now shown how similar mammary tumors are in both people and dogs. more

How to convert a raised garden bed to a mini greenhouse.

How to convert a raised garden bed to a mini greenhouse.A raised garden bed can easily be converted into a mini greenhouse using inexpensive, common items, allowing you to grow veggies, flowers, and plants year-round. Adding this type of structure to your property will allow you to grow plants, flowers, and veggies all year round. This type of structure can also easily be removed if you live in non-stable climate areas where the weather changes are harsh and frequent. The design is also beneficial because allows you to remove the cover whenever you need to weed the garden or want to plant new seeds. Depending on what your intentions are, some days you may need to remove the tarp entirely, while other days you may only need to remove the end pieces. Even though this mini greenhouse design may appear small, you can still install a standard irrigation system for easy watering, or you can take advantage of the removable tarp to access the plants with a garden hose.more

How to build your own greenhouse.

How to build your own greenhouse.While building your own greenhouse is a significant amount of work, its still doable and a cheaper alternative.Once you've selected a suitable space and the dimensions of the greenhouse, you have to decide what to build it out of. There are several choices, depending on your budget, your needs, and your skill-set. Strong greenhouses are built using galvanized steel, aluminum, or wood framing. Wood is probably the most familiar, and constructing a greenhouse from standard lumber is much like building any other structure. Of course, the wood will be subjected to high humidity on the interior, and constant sun exposure on the outside, so use pressure treated lumber and paint or seal it properly. Aluminum can be fitted together similar to wood and is lighter and more durable, but it is also more expensive. Steel is the strongest, most durable option, but it is also the most expensive and requires knowledge of welding and other metalworking skills. Although a less expensive alternative, plastic (PVC) pipes often can't provide the structural strength to stand up against wind and snow loads. Coverings There are a wide range of possible covering materials including glass, rigid fiberglass (plexiglass), double wall plastics, or plastic film. continue