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Monday, April 27, 2020

Link between obesity and sleep loss

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Link between obesity and sleep loss

Can staying up late make you fat? A growing body of research has suggested that poor sleep quality is linked to an increased risk of obesity by deregulating appetite, which in turn leads to more calorie consumption.
But a new study published this week in PLOS Biology found that the direction of this reaction might actually be flipped: It's not the sleep loss that leads to obesity, but rather that excess weight can cause poor sleep, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and the University of Nevada, Reno, who discovered their findings in the microscopic worm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans).
"We think that sleep is a function of the body trying to conserve energy in a setting where energetic levels are going down. Our findings suggest that if you were to fast for a day, we would predict you might get sleepy because your energetic stores would be depleted," said study co-author David Raizen, MD, PhD, an associate professor of Neurology and member of the Chronobiology and Sleep Institute at Penn.
Raizen emphasized that while these findings in worms may not translate directly to humans, C. elegans offer a surprisingly good model for studying mammalian slumber. Like all other animals that have nervous systems, they need sleep. But unlike humans, who have complex neural circuitry and are difficult to study, a C. elegans has only 302 neurons -- one of which scientists know for certain is a sleep regulator.
In humans, acute sleep disruption can result in increased appetite and insulin resistance, and people who chronically get fewer than six hours of sleep per night are more likely be obese and diabetic. Moreover, starvation in humans, rats, fruit flies, and worms has been shown to affect sleep, indicating that it is regulated, at least in part, by nutrient availability. However, the ways in which sleeping and eating work in tandem has remained unclear.
"We wanted to know, what is sleep actually doing? Short sleep and other chronic conditions, like diabetes, are linked, but it's just an association. It's not clear if short sleep is causing the propensity for obesity, or that the obesity, perhaps, causes the propensity for short sleep," said study co-author Alexander van der Linden, PhD, an associate professor of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno.
To study the association between metabolism and sleep, the researchers genetically modified C. elegans to "turn off" a neuron that controls sleep. These worms could still eat, breathe, and reproduce, but they lost their ability to sleep. With this neuron turned off, the researchers saw a severe drop in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels, which is the body's energy currency.
"That suggests that sleep is an attempt to conserve energy; it's not actually causing the loss of energy," Raizen explained.
In previous research, the van der Linden lab studied a gene in C. elegans called KIN-29. This gene is homologous to the Salt-Inducible Kinase (SIK-3) gene in humans, which was already known to signal sleep pressure. Surprisingly, when the researchers knocked out the KIN-29 gene to create sleepless worms, the mutant C. elegans accumulated excess fat -- resembling the human obesity condition -- even though their ATP levels lowered.
The researchers hypothesized that the release of fat stores is a mechanism for which sleep is promoted, and that the reason KIN-29 mutants did not sleep is because they were unable to liberate their fat. To test this hypothesis, the researchers again manipulated the KIN-29 mutant worms, this time expressing an enzyme that "freed" their fat. With that manipulation, the worms were again able to sleep.
Raizen said this could explain one reason why people with obesity may experience sleep problems. "There could be a signaling problem between the fat stores and the brain cells that control sleep," he said.
While there is still much to unravel about sleep, Raizen said that this paper takes the research community one step closer to understanding one of its core functions -- and how to treat common sleep disorders.
"There is a common, over-arching sentiment in the sleep field that sleep is all about the brain, or the nerve cells, and our work suggests that this isn't necessarily true," he said. "There is some complex interaction between the brain and the rest of the body that connects to sleep regulation."
Additional authors on this paper include Jeremy Grubbs and Lindsey Lopes, who completed this research while students at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Perelman School of Medicine, respectively.

Researchers identify link between obesity and sleep loss in worms

Can staying up late make you fat? A growing body of research has suggested that poor sleep quality is linked to an increased risk of obesity by deregulating appetite, which in turn leads to more calorie consumption.
But a new study published this week in PLOS Biology found that the direction of this reaction might actually be flipped: It's not the sleep loss that leads to obesity, but rather that excess weight can cause poor sleep, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and the University of Nevada, Reno, who discovered their findings in the microscopic worm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans).
"We think that sleep is a function of the body trying to conserve energy in a setting where energetic levels are going down. Our findings suggest that if you were to fast for a day, we would predict you might get sleepy because your energetic stores would be depleted," said study co-author David Raizen, MD, Ph.D., an associate professor of Neurology and member of the Chronobiology and Sleep Institute at Penn.
Raizen emphasized that while these findings in worms may not translate directly to humans, C. elegans offer a surprisingly good model for studying mammalian slumber. Like all other animals that have nervous systems, they need sleep. But unlike humans, who have complex neural circuitry and are difficult to study, a C. elegans has only 302 neurons—one of which scientists know for certain is a sleep regulator.
In humans, acute sleep disruption can result in increased appetite and insulin resistance, and people who chronically get fewer than six hours of sleep per night are more likely be obese and diabetic. Moreover, starvation in humans, rats, fruit flies, and worms has been shown to affect sleep, indicating that it is regulated, at least in part, by nutrient availability. However, the ways in which sleeping and eating work in tandem has remained unclear.
"We wanted to know, what is sleep actually doing? Short sleep and other chronic conditions, like diabetes, are linked, but it's just an association. It's not clear if short sleep is causing the propensity for obesity, or that the obesity, perhaps, causes the propensity for short sleep," said study co-author Alexander van der Linden, Ph.D., an associate professor of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno.
To study the association between metabolism and sleep, the researchers genetically modified C. elegans to "turn off" a neuron that controls sleep. These worms could still eat, breathe, and reproduce, but they lost their ability to sleep. With this neuron turned off, the researchers saw a severe drop in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels, which is the body's energy currency.
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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Chelsea Handler On How ’Therapy, Meditation, and Weed’ Changed Her Life

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Chelsea Handler Vows To Be More ‘Open-Minded’ When It Comes To Finding A Life Partner

By Aynslee Darmon. 11 Feb 2020 12:50 PM
Photo: Health Magazine/ARI MICHELSONPhoto: Health Magazine/ARI MICHELSON
Chelsea Handler is hoping to be more “open-minded” in life and in love.
As Health magazine‘s March cover star the comedian, 44, opened up about why she decided to return to stand-up and why she’s throwing her previous thoughts about choosing a partner out the window.
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“I had a fear about going back to stand-up,” Handler explained. “I had taken such a long break from it. I didn’t think I ever would want to do it again. I was telling stories from the book, and they were really funny. Some of them were very moving and really resonated with the audiences. I thought, ‘Oh, this is a one-woman show.’ And then I thought, ‘No, this is a stand-up show. This is what you’ve done your whole career.'”
And being open to the idea to return to her passion helped her be open about love.
“I have to be more open and less judgmental,” she said. “My thing is, like, If I see him wearing the wrong kind of shoes or if he has a weird walk—see you later. I’ve always been judging people by things that are not reasonable to be judging them for. So my goal in finding somebody is just to be more open-minded.”
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Meanwhile, Handler also plans to launch her own line of weed, “Weed has had such a positive impact on me. Therapy, meditation, and weed—those are the three things that really changed me. I used to drink all the time. I thought I could handle my alcohol, but I didn’t realize how much your body and your life changes when it’s not in your life every day.”
She added, “Now I’m not giving up drinking… I would never do that to people—or to alcohol. But it’s nice to wake up with clarity.”
Handler’s issue of Health magazine hits newsstands Feb. 14.
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Chelsea Handler Stopped “Drinking Excessively” and Feels Healthier Than Ever At 44

  • Chelsea Handler opened up about her diet, fitness, and self-care routine a new interview with Health.
  • The comedian gave up excessive drinking and starting meditating and exercising regularly after seeking therapy.
  • Handler hopes her healthier choices will help her remain “vibrant” and “youthful” as she turns 45 on February 25.
    • You’re used to Chelsea Handler cracking jokes on stage, but the comedian got serious about her diet, fitness, and self-care routine in a new interview with Health. At 44, Handler told the outlet she’s the healthiest she’s ever been, but it took some work to get there.
    “Like anybody, I struggle with insecurities and self-doubt,” Handler said. “A lot of people tell me that I’m fearless. I don’t feel fearless.” While the Life Will Be The Death of Me author considers herself “happy now,” the star admitted she long struggled with eliminating things in her life that don’t lead to happiness.
    “It took me a long time to figure that out,” she told Health. “For me, it was about finding moderation with everything in my life.” One important step? She started to see a therapist regularly, who told her that she needed to slow down. “I was always going 110 miles an hour ... I had to learn to sit with my feelings, not run from them.”
    Handler said she turned within to address childhood traumas and embrace a healthier lifestyle. “You can’t go around the world trying to be this great person if you’re not even being compassionate with yourself,” she said. “For me, that was incentive enough to get healthy.” Here’s exactly what she did to become the healthiest version of herself, and why wellness is a priority for the comedian today.
    She fully embraced the benefits of therapy.
    Change doesn’t happen overnight, and Handler knows this firsthand. She struggled with opening up to her therapist at first. “It was uncomfortable. I tried very hard in therapy to not cry,” she said. But then during a session, her therapist “caught her off guard,” leaving her in tears. “After that, it became easier. I understand now that vulnerability is not weakness—that vulnerability is strength.”
    Handler feels that the experience changed her for the better. “I’m calm—and that leads to being more decent and being kinder. That calm is what I needed,” she said. “Now with all the tools I have, I understand how to be myself without being over-the-top, overbearing, or in people’s faces all the time. I’m much more thoughtful now.”
    She said goodbye to excessive drinking.
    Handler admitted that she “used to drink all the time. I thought I could handle my alcohol, but I didn’t realize how much your body and your life changes when it’s not in your life every day,” she said.
    Although the comedian no longer drinks in excess, she wants to be clear that she’s not cutting alcohol out cold turkey. “Now I’m not giving up drinking... I would never do that to people—or to alcohol,” she said. “But it’s nice to wake up with clarity and to take a break from the bloat.”
    Handler says the change has also boosted her energy levels. “I like to get up early. Now I get up at 5 a.m. every single day,” she said, adding that excessive drinking led her to feel worse, crave unhealthy foods, and drink more. “I don’t want to live like that,” she explained. “I’m in my 40s now, so I have to give a s— about the way I look and actually take care of my health from the inside out.”
    Now, she’s “doing everything in her power” to remain youthful. “I want to be strong and vibrant. I want to be a force of nature,” she said. “There are so many benefits that come your way from living a healthier lifestyle ... But I feel much better all around. I feel balanced and grounded now.”
    She exercises, but is still working on her diet.
    The comedian told Health that she exercises “pretty much every day. I just like to feel strong, and now it’s part of my mental strength.”
    When it comes to her diet, though, Handler admits that she still has some work to do. “I’ve had a terrible relationship with food,” she said, adding that she grew up eating macaroni and cheese and Almond Joys. “I was all out of sorts when I moved to Los Angeles. I’ve basically experimented with every eating disorder there is.”
    “I took water pills for, like, 20 years. The pills kind of drain your fluids, so you [look] thinner and leaner,” she added. “That was a problem for a long time. I took them way longer than I should have.”
    But the author has come a long way in her journey towards health. “It’s tough being a woman. I try to set a good example, but sometimes I’m not being a good example,” she admitted. Fortunately, Handler said she didn’t have any major damage following her history with disordered eating. “Now I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been,” she said.
    She makes time for daily meditation.
    Handler is an advocate for marijuana, citing “therapy, meditation, and weed” as the three pillars that shaped her healthier lifestyle. “Weed has had such a positive impact on me,” she said, adding that she “microdoses” with a THC gummy before bed and occasionally before exercising.
    She also doesn’t go a day without meditation, even though it “annoyed” her at first. “I tried with my psychiatrist several times. He made me short recordings and long recordings, and then I’d meditate,” she said. “Sometimes I’d just masturbate. They both start with m, and your brain lets you relax after each one, so who cares?”
    But once she committed to three months of meditation, it stuck, and she’s been reaping the benefits for a year now. “I like it first thing in the morning because it sets you up for the day,” she said. “It sets your intention. Be kind, be patient, and don’t react to everything. Nothing is really that important.”
    As Handler enters her mid-40s, she’s already planning for the next chapter. “I’ve started to be more thought-oriented with what I’m doing in my professional life,” she said. “I want to do things because they’re powerful and they’re going to inspire others.”
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    Nicol Natale Assistant Editor Currently an assistant editor at Prevention.com, Nicol is a Manhattan-based journalist who specializes in health, wellness, beauty, fashion, business, and lifestyle.
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    Thursday, January 16, 2020

    Heart Healthy Snacks

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    Heart-Healthy Royal Hawaiian Orchards Delivers Protein, Energy and Crave-Worthy Snacks to Athletes at Every Level

    DANA POINT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Royal Hawaiian Orchards, a leading grower and processor of Hawaiian macadamia nuts, announced today that it continues to offer sports teams and individuals alike a way to fuel their bodies and recover better with its heart-healthy line of snacks. With nine unique flavors including three organic and a variety of package sizes, Royal Hawaiian Orchards nuts can be found in gyms, yoga studios and training tables across the country. Notable organizations such as Tampa Bay's and Houston’s professional football teams, NCAA sports nutrition programs and a multitude of strength and endurance competitors, such as Iron-woman Rebecca McKee and others have discovered the benefits of macadamia nuts and offered them to their athletes.
    In 2017, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved a petition filed by Royal Hawaiian Orchards to claim that consuming macadamia nuts can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease under certain circumstances. In part, the FDA agreed that research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of macadamia nuts per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and not resulting in increased intake of saturated fat or calories, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
    “The nutritional qualities of Royal Hawaiian Orchard macadamias are numerous and provide good fatty acids, protein and offers anyone with fitness goals in 2020 a new way to enjoy clean eating,” said K.C. Blinn, GM of sales and marketing at Royal Hawaiian Orchards. “Every flavor in our product line has been certified by the Non-GMO Project, and are vegan, gluten-free and are low-carb diet friendly. In addition, Royal Hawaiian Orchards offers a line of organic nuts to complete its product offering. We are truly committed to helping athletes at every level know that macadamia nuts are a viable option for a healthy lifestyle.”
    Follow Royal Hawaiian Orchards on Instagram @royalhawaiianorchards.
    About Royal Hawaiian Orchards/MacFarms:
    MacFarms is the parent company of both the Royal Hawaiian Orchards and MacFarms brands. The company’s story spans decades of macadamia growing, beginning in the mid-20th Century with the founding of the Royal Hawaiian Nut Company in Hawaii. Though the company has evolved over the years, its dedication to health, wellness and “living aloha” live on. The company’s orchards on the Big Island have more than 250,000 trees and is one of the largest macadamia operations in the world. For additional information, please visit: macfarms.com or royalhawaiianorchards.com.

    Are Peanuts Actually Healthy?

    Almonds are adored.
    Pistachios are little green gems of goodness.
    Walnuts are seen as wondrous sources of antioxidants and healthy fat.
    But peanuts? Public opinion on their healthiness is far more ambiguous. Peanuts might not fit our vision of an exotic "superfood," but that doesn't necessarily mean they aren't good for you.
    So, are peanuts actually healthy? Let's find out.
    A Misnamed Legume
    Despite their name, peanuts aren't technically nuts—they're legumes. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the botanical definition of a nut is a dry, single-seeded fruit with a high oil content, a hard shell and a protective husk. 
    Peanuts don't fit this definition, but they're in good company.
    Common "nuts" such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts and Brazil nuts don't fit the botanical definition of nuts, either. They're technically seeds. Pecans and hazelnuts are two of the few well-known "nuts" that do fit the botanical definition.
    Regardless, many of the foods we commonly refer to as "nuts" share similar nutritional profiles. For the sake of convenience, when I say "nuts" in this article, I'm referring to foods commonly referred to as nuts, including almonds, cashews, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, etc. 
    Peanuts vs. Almonds: What's Healthier?
    Over the past decade, no food has seen its star rise quite like the almond.
    In that time, products like almond butter and almond milk entered the zeitgeist, Barack Obama revered them as a "good snack," and almonds became the No. 1 nut in both America and Europe.
    In the minds of many, almonds are unquestionably healthier than peanuts. But that's not quite true.
    "Even though most people consider almonds 'healthier,' when you look at the scientific studies, I could find no difference," Dr. John Day, a cardiologist at Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute (Salt Lake City, Utah), wrote in a blog on the topic. "Both almonds and peanuts help to prevent most chronic medical problems…I am calling this one a tie."
    Peanuts boast 7 grams of protein per ounce—more than almonds, cashews and walnuts. Protein's most well-known function is the critical role it plays in repairing and rebuilding muscle, but it also plays an important role in satiety. Peanuts' naturally high protein content can help curb your appetite.
    Peanuts contain about 2.4 grams of fiber per ounce, which is only slightly less than almonds.
    Most Americans could benefit from more fiber. According to the Mayo Clinic, a diet high in fiber can help normalize bowel movements, lower cholesterol levels, control blood sugar and aid in achieving a healthy weight.
    A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that consuming more dietary fiber was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause over a nine-year period. Participants who consumed the most fiber (roughly 25-30 grams per day) were 22% less likely to die than those who consumed the least fiber (10-13 grams per day). 
    Peanuts are packed with an abundance of vitamins and minerals. A 1/4 cup serving of raw peanuts contains at least 15% the daily recommended intake of the following nutrients:

  • Copper
  • Manganese
  • Vitamin B3
  • Folate
  • Biotin
  • Phosphorus
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin B1

    •  They're also a potent source of antioxidants, even more so when eaten with the skin. In fact, the antioxidant content of roasted peanuts rivals that of strawberries and blackberries. 
    At 161 calories per ounce, peanuts are fairly high in calories. Nearly 80 percent of those calories come from fat, as peanuts pack 14 grams of fat per serving.
    Almonds contain an almost identical amount of calories and fat per ounce as peanuts. Nuts are a case where a food being high in fat is actually a good thing.
    About half of the fat found in peanuts is monounsaturated fat while roughly 30% is polyunsaturated fat. While it is possible to overindulge on these fats, they're commonly known as "healthy fats" for the benefits they offer.
    In moderation, monounsaturated fats help to reduce blood pressure and protect against heart disease. They can also help the body better absorb vitamins and more efficiently use protein. Polyunsaturated fats can reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease and strokes. So while the calorie count for a serving of peanuts might look high, the presence of healthy fats is a big reason why.
    It's certainly possible to eat too many peanuts and thus consume too many calories, which is true of any nut, but peanuts possess several qualities that help us control our appetite.
    Peanuts: A Proven Health-Booster
    Regular consumption of peanuts has repeatedly been linked to positive health benefits.
    A 2015 study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine examined how consumptions of nuts, including peanuts and peanut butter, affected risk of death in 72,000 American adults living in the southern United States. Among this group, those who regularly ate peanuts were "21% less likely to have died of any cause over a period of about five years," even after researchers accounted for unhealthy influences like obesity, smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure.
    Peanuts are naturally high in fiber, magnesium, arginine and healthy fat, which may make them a potent fighter against cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide.
    "Eating peanuts appears to be just as potent for preventing heart disease as eating other nuts. Since peanuts generally cost less than premium tree nuts, people on lower incomes can reap the health benefits of nuts on a budget," reads a Harvard Health Blog on the topic. "The health benefits of peanuts appear to hold up across racial and income differences, which often have a strong influence on health."
    Several studies have found that peanut consumption does not appear to contribute to weight gain. Rather, they can be a useful tool for achieving and/or maintaining a healthy weight. Naturally high in niacin, peanuts may also help combat age-related cognitive decline. Peanuts can also help reduce your cholesterol and decrease your risk of developing gallstones.
    The Cost of Peanuts
    Per Consumer Reports, here are the different nut prices one can expect to encounter at Costco:

  • Peanuts, 20 cents per ounce
  • Almonds, 31 cents per ounce
  • Walnuts, 37 cents per ounce
  • Pistachios, 39 cents per ounce
  • Cashews, 57 cents per ounce

    • As you can see, peanuts are dirt cheap compared to most other popular nuts. This discrepancy is even more pronounced when it comes to nut butter, as the prices for almond or cashew butter are often exorbitantly high.
    The difference in price has little to do with one nuts healthier than another. More often, it's a result of the economics of nut growing. Almonds are a perfect example.
    According to UNESCO, producing one ounce of shelled almonds requires a "water footprint" of 80.4 gallons. Producing an equivalent amount of shelled peanuts requires a water footprint of just 4.7 gallons. Growing peanuts also requires significantly less water than walnuts or pistachios.
    Peanuts are less expensive to grow than many other popular nuts, which makes them more affordable. By requiring far less water than many other popular nuts, peanuts are also more eco-friendly.
    What's the Healthiest Way to Eat Peanuts?
    The thin, brownish skin around peanuts is a good source of polyphenols. Eating peanuts straight out of the shell is one way you can be sure to consume the skin. Spanish Peanuts come shelled with the skin intact, but they can be tough to find.
    Shelled peanuts of the raw or dry-roasted variety are still plenty healthy, however. Plain, unsalted varieties tend to be best, but a little salt isn't the worst thing in the world. However, certain food manufacturers have grown fond of drowning peanuts in added sugar or excessive seasoning, so don't assume that every peanut-type snack is automatically good for you.
    For example, Planters Sweet 'N Crunchy Peanuts pack 13 grams of sugar per ounce. That much added sugar is more than enough to negate any health benefits (for context, raw peanuts have about one gram of sugar per ounce). 
    Boiled peanuts have been found to be significantly higher in isoflavones, an antioxidant that can reduce the risk of several chronic diseases, than raw or dry-roasted peanuts, so feel free to enjoy this southern delicacy. 
    Some oddballs like to eat peanut shells, as well, but this can potentially lead to digestive issues. And if you suffer from a peanut allergy, you should take great care to avoid peanuts and peanut residue all together.
    How often should you eat peanuts, and how many should you eat? That ultimately depends on a wide variety of factors, but aiming for an ounce (which is about one handful) of nuts a day is a good rule of thumb. Similar to fruits and vegetables, it's likely best to eat a range of different nuts over time. However, a handful of peanuts will always beat no nuts!
    Peanuts are a Cheap, Convenient Superfood
    Peanuts remind me of another extremely nutritious, often-underutilized legume: beans.
    Like beans, peanuts are affordable, tasty and versatile. Overlook them and you risk ignoring a fantastic snack and ingredient that may help you live a longer, healthier life.
    Peanuts are a simple, accessible way to reap the health benefits that come from eating nuts. As long as they haven't been candy-fied with a hefty dose of added sugar, peanuts are healthy in just about any form you consume them, including most peanut butters.
    If you're looking to improve your diet, replacing junky snacks with a handful of peanuts could be a great idea.
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    Cameron Mathison Health Update

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    Cameron Mathison talks 'Home and Family,' health, family and fans

    Mathison is the host of Home and Family on the Hallmark Channel. "I absolutely love it. It's probably my favorite job that I've ever had in my whole life, and I've had a lot of jobs luckily," he admitted. Each day, he is motivated by his drive to be better. "I try to improve myself and benefit others. I definitely try to be a positive influence on other people. That motivates me for sure," he said. "I want to be better at work every day, be a better person and be a better dad and a better husband." On being an actor and television host in the digital age, he said, "I feel very grateful because it is tough out there. I love both mediums so much. I love hosting and I love acting, so to be able to do both is crazy and fortunate. I do not do a lot of the digital medium specifically, but I use my social media to promote things. I don't necessarily create a lot of content for streaming." His New Year's resolutions include spending more quiet time to meditate. "I love to meditate and to clear my mind that way," he said. "I want to spend even more time with my children and my family. That's a big one."

    Cameron Mathison with his family

    Cameron Mathison with his family
    Vanessa Mathison
    This past fall, Mathison underwent kidney surgery for renal cell carcinoma, which was successful. "I am doing really well. I've got my strength back and I feel almost like I used to, so I am a pretty lucky guy," he said. He expressed his gratitude to his wife, Vanessa, and his two kids (Lucas, and Leila) for their love and emotional support during his kidney surgery. "The family has been absolutely amazing. They really have. I feel super grateful for how much support I've gotten," he said.Cameron Mathison and his wife Vanessa
    Cameron Mathison and his wife, Vanessa
    Vanessa Mathison
    On balancing family with his work life, he said, "I spend a good chunk of my free time doing things to unwind a little bit. I play golf or I meditate or I just work out. I do things in my free time to balance my work life, that way when I am home I can really be present with my wife and my kids and help out. I always plan ahead." He was known for his long-time portrayal of Ryan Lavery on the defunct ABC daytime drama series All My Children, for which he earned two Emmy nominations. When asked how he handled being dialogue-heavy on that show (where soap actors had to learn 30 to 80 pages of script a day), he said, "Initially, it was hard. I just became pretty good at memorizing and I had a few little tricks and techniques that I would use to help get the words in for me," he said. "It's amazing what you can do. You end up rising to the occasion. It's remarkable." On his proudest professional moments, he acknowledged that it was the "humbling moments" that helped define him. "The humbling moments keep me grounded," he said. "I don't want to get too caught up in thinking that I am a big deal. Obviously, I don't think that. I like to think that I'm a good guy, I try hard and I do a good job. Hopefully, I make some people feel pretty good. I have been in the business for a long time now, for the past 25 years, half my life." For young and aspiring entertainers, Mathison encouraged them to be as "authentic as they can." "Be yourself and be authentic," he said.Cameron Mathison with his family
    Cameron Mathison with his family
    Vanessa Mathison
    Over the last few years, the actor and TV host noted that he sees "a lot of growth." "I think I've grown a lot as a person and I more comfortable in who I am, and I am more clear in what my goals are. I've learned a lot. There have been a lot of ups and downs in that time, including my recent health situation. I try to look back and learn from the past. I am not afraid of regrets at all. I think they are really powerful to help propel you into who you want to be," he said. Regarding the title of the current chapter of his life, he remarked, "Getting there." In his spare time, Mathison enjoys golfing, skiing, working out, yoga and meditating. "I used to swim every day. I haven't swum in a while because it's a real commitment," he said, prior to listing the freestyle as his favorite stroke.Cameron Mathison with his kids at the beach
    Cameron Mathison with his kids at the beach
    Vanessa Mathison
    Mathison defined the word success as "being a benefit to other people." "I feel successful when I am beneficial to others. That's the real meaning of success," he said. For his fans and supporters, Mathison concluded, "Everything that I have accomplished in my career is because of the fans. If they weren't supporting me, writing letters and sending emails, I wouldn't be doing any of these things. The fans have been with me when I got married, when my kids were born, and through my cancer struggle. Their immediate feedback and support have given me so many opportunities. I literally feel like my fans are extended family to me. I feel so close to them and so grateful to them." To learn more about actor and TV host Cameron Mathison, follow him on Instagram and on Twitter.

    Cameron Mathison reveals how he found out he had kidney cancer

  • Former All My Children star Cameron Mathison announced he'd been diagnosed with kidney cancer in September 
  • The 50-year-old actor had surgery to remove the tumor that same month and deemed cancer-free afterward 
  • In an exclusive interview with Dr Oz to air on Monday November 25, Mathison reveals he got his diagnosis while playing golf 
    • By Natalie Rahhal Deputy Health Editor For Dailymail.com
    Published: 18:32 EST, 22 November 2019 | Updated: 20:47 EST, 22 November 2019
    Former All My Children star Cameron Mathison reveals that he was in the middle of a round of golf when he was dealt the blow that he had kidney cancer in a new
    Speaking on The Dr Oz Show, 50-year-old Mathison admitted his mind started 'racing' ahead of him, preparing for the worst before he knew his disease was in its early stages. 
    Mathison announced his diagnosis with renal cell carcinoma on September 9 and underwent surgery to remove the tumor the same month. 
    He's now been declared deemed cancer-free, but Mathison isn't wasting any time reminding others to 'get in tune with your body because it could save your life,' he said. 
    'It certainly did mine.' 
    Cameron Mathison (left) tells Dr Oz (right) in an exclusive interview that 'everything slowed down' when his doctor informed him he had cancer 
    Mathison was enjoying a day on the golf course when his cell phone rang earlier this year, with news that could have ruined much more than his golf game.  
    'It didn't feel real, everything kind of slowed down, because as soon as you hear the word "cancer," obviously all sorts of thoughts come racing into your head,' said Mathison. 
    'You start thinking about family and your kids of course.'  
    Mathison's first call was to his wife of 17 years, Vanessa Arevalo. 
    A fitness trainer, Vanessa was quick to adopt a determined attitude. 
    'She immediately said, "We're going to beat this, it's going to be alright,"' Mathison tells Dr Oz in the episode set to air on Monday November 25. 
    Mathison was enjoying a round of golf when he received the fateful call from his doctor (pictured playing, left). The 50-year-old soap alum says he immediately called his wife, Vanessa, who reassured him they would 'beat this' 
    The couple waited a few days to tell their children, 13-year-old Leila and 16-year-old Lucas, so that Mathison could learn more details from his doctor. 
    Fortunately, Mathison did indeed have a very good chance of beating the disease.  
    Renal cell carcinoma is a rare condition but the most common form of the disease to strike adults. 
    Kidney cancer rates lag far behind cancers of the lung for both sexes and breast cancer for women, but still ranks as the sixth most common cancer in men and the eighth in women.  
    The five-year survival rate for Mathison's particular kind of cancer is 94 percent. 
    He was quickly booked for surgery and had the tumor removed from his kidney. 
    Now designated cancer-free, Mathison is glad and relieved he spoke up about his symptoms and encourages others to do the same. 
    While explaining Mathison's form of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma, he and Dr Oz warn that you  need to be 'tuned into your body' to spot the disease's subtle signs 
    Kidney cancer is slow to grow and progress, and as a result is usually caught in its early stages. 
    This is particularly fortunate because it rarely causes any symptoms before it's progressed. 
    When kidney cancer reaches its later stages, it can cause blood in the urine, persistent back or side pain, loss of appetite and weight loss fatigue and intermittent fever, according to the Mayo Clinic. 
    Often these signs are subtle at first, and easily missed, but Mathison advises: 'Pay attention to it.' 
    'My big lesson is to really be aware.' 
    Dr Oz's full, exclusive interview with Mathison will air on Monday November 25. 
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    Wednesday, January 15, 2020

    Celine Dion Weight Loss

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    Everything Celine Dion Has Said Recently About Her Weight and Haters Who Say She's "Gaunt"

    Superstar Celine Dion recently spoke out addressing critics who say she looks too skinny. She’s always been slim, but Dion, 51, gained attention earlier this year after appearing even thinner than usual. One comment on an Instagram post of hers at Paris Fashion Week in January said, “Shockingly too thin,” another described her as “so gaunt,” and many others expressed similar sentiments.
    In April, Dion couldn’t ignore the negativity any longer and told People she shed pounds after beginning a ballet regimen. “I do this four times a week,” she said. “People say, ‘She’s a lot thinner’ but I’m working hard. I like to move and [weight loss] comes with it.”
    That didn’t quiet the naysayers, though, as some folks continued to talk smack about her all summer, voicing their negativity across social media.
    Finally, in September, on opening night of her current Courage World Tour, she fired back. "Is there anything wrong about my body," she told Entertainment Tonight. She went on to say, "I do ballet. I do a lot of stretching and I work out because it helps my mind, body and soul. When you go back, when I was 12 years old, my face was rounder because you have more fat when you're younger…But I've always been very thin."
    While we’re usually taught as kids to be accepting of people of all shapes and sizes, that message doesn’t reach everyone, and Dion has been on the receiving end of the public’s negativity many times. "I take the positive. I take what's good for me,” she told ET. “I leave behind what is not good for me.” That’s a reminder we can probably all use at one time or another.
    Like what you just read? You’ll love our magazine! Go here to subscribe. Don’t miss a thing by downloading Apple News here and following Prevention. Oh, and we’re on Instagram too.
    Kaitlyn Pirie Sr. Editor Kaitlyn started her career as a reporter in the research department at Real Simple and went on to become a health editor at Family Circle before joining the Hearst team.


    celine dion weight loss: Presenter dropped two dress sizes by cutting this out

    celine dion is the recognisable friendly face of ITV daytime programme, Lorraine. In recent years, the TV host revealed she dropped two dress sizes by doing one thing, what did she do?
    Today, celine dion appeared on ITV’s Lorraine to discuss her biggest show highlights of 2019 which included a candid interview with Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea, a hilarious interview with singing sensation, Celine Dion and an interview with Dame Emma Thompson to discuss the inspiration behind the George Michael Christmas film, Last Christmas.
    During Lorraine’s long career, she has fronted shows including GMTV, ITV Breakfast, and Daybreak. In recent years, some fans have noticed her staggering weight loss and Lorraine has revealed she dropped two dress sizes by cutting out one thing - what did she cut out?
    Previously Lorraine revealed that after noticing herself gaining weight, the Scottish journalist decided to change up her lifestyle.
    The host revealed that she made one simple change to slim down.
    READ MORE: Man loses 175lbs using 'life-changing’ diet plan
    Lorraine transformed from a size 14 to a size 10.
    Speaking on This Morning, she said regular aerobic exercise helped kick start her weight loss and unsurprisingly, Lorraine pointed to her own weight loss DVDs as her key to weight loss.
    Speaking on This Morning, she said: “I really look forward to my classes, and with the new DVD we wanted to show what a class was like.
    “It’s great going to keep fit but mentally it also makes me feel better.”
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    Lorraine told presenters her weight loss made her more confident and prompted her to make bolder choices with her fashion outfits.
    The TV personality has managed to keep the weight off by sticking with the athletic habits and she can be seen regularly posting about her intense workouts on her social media accounts online.
    Previously, Lorraine posted about her love of fitness classes and even shared on Instagram a video of one of the dance fit classes she attends. 
    She captioned the post: “She’s on fire! Great class tonight with @maxicise.tv #happy #fit #healthy #wellbeing".
    Lorraine is also known for regularly going on long walks with her border terrier pup, Angus, which keeps her active and fit with minimal effort.
    But, what did she cut out, in particular, to trim down?
    Although Kelly is dedicated to maintaining a healthy weight, she revealed that dieting is not on her agenda, reportedly.
    Speaking of her diet, the journalist opened up about struggling with portion sizes and she has tried to cut out snacking, in particular, to trim down.
    She said: “I don’t think diets work. It’s all about portion control.
    “My husband cooks for me and sometimes I ask, ‘How many people are coming round?’.”
    She admitted that she isn’t a big fan of diets, instead, she found cutting back on how much she ate at each meal helped her shape up.

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    Saturday, December 28, 2019

    What Needs to be Done About Passing Kidney Stones: 2-drug Combo May Relieve Pain Before It Is Too Late

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    The New Angle On Passing Kidney Stones : 2-drug Combo May Relieve Pain Just Released


    Stones develop in the section of the kidney that collects urine. The stones form when urine that typically washes crystals from the kidneys contains too much excellent waste and insufficient liquid to find the job finished. These stones have to be eliminated. Besides, it's also a diuretic, which assists in breaking the present stone in the kidney.
    There are many types of kidney stones. They usually pass by themselves without inducing any long-term issues. They, by way of instance, will produce a severe flank pain maybe associated with nausea and vomiting. They generally leave your system without a doctor's intervention, but this is sometimes somewhat slow, painful process. Anybody who has ever passed a kidney stone knows it can be a painful experience.
    You need to get a check up from the physician so as to see whether there's any blood present in your urine, which is an part of a regular physical. For this reason, you will understand all that is required. As a result of this, and as a result of our authors completing our clients' orders, each of them has a standing. Consult your physician or Nephrologist, if the pain persists for a lengthy moment. Ensure that the purchase essay essay is going to do the job for yet another college's question.
    Surgery might be needed in circumstances of particularly large kidney stones. Doctors report individuals who are sedentary for a long duration of time are more vulnerable to develop kidney stones. It is very important to speak to your physician if you have any kidney stone symptoms. Then rinse your mouth and swallow the rinse liquid to be sure to have swallowed all the medication. Before having surgery, tell your physician or dentist about each the products that you use ( including prescription medications, nonprescription medications, and herbal products).
    Depression has become the most common psychological problem in the usa. Bipolar disorder is a lifelong illness which will influence both the way you feel and how you act. Additionally, take note that similar indicators of a urinary tract infection might be a symptom of kidney disorder.
    The pain may be treated and mild with a gentle pain medicine like ibuprofen or an extremely noticeable ache which necessitates narcotics. Firstly you state that you're unsure if you had the pain so there's a chance that it had been preexisting. If you're suffering from lower back pain inside your own body then it can be a result of a kidney infection. Kidney pain differs from back pain. Most people who have kidney pain will encounter it like a consequence of a deficiency of hydration. It will lessen the stomach pain.
    Insulin, a hormone created by the pancreas, regulates the sum of sugar in the blood. When you have diabetes, hydrochlorothiazide may affect your blood glucose. Bipolar disorder affects huge numbers of people in the united states, and there are just a couple indicators that reveal issues with kidneys. Often known as the"Quiet Disease" because of the absence of symptoms, the vast majority of people don't find they have kidney disease till it's very advanced. Infections may happen in a number of areas within the body that may result in lower back pain.
    Kidneys are among the most vital organs inside the body that are liable for the purpose of excretion. They're one of those crucial organs in our body that modulates the function of excretion. It cleanses the kidney by simply taking away the stones and toxins which contributes to the pain.
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    The Secret of Intermittent Fasting Can Help Ease Metabolic Syndrome No One Is Discussing

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    The Secret of Intermittent Fasting Can Help Ease Metabolic Syndrome No One Is Discussing


    Done correctly, fasting is a wonderful strain for your physique. In that way, fasting ought to be thought of a portion of normal life. A whole lot of folks also try fasting for a way to get rid of weight. Continue reading to learn whatever you need and will have to learn about intermittent fasting. Pursuing intermittent fasting is up to the person after weighing the advantages and pitfalls. Intermittent fasting is really highly popular among the"life hacking" crowd for the reason that it enhances your wellbeing when simplifying your daily life in the identical moment.
    Your body is presently being driven by fat. In all fasting, be careful about starvation mode, as it begins to conserve energy by reducing the number of calories it burns. Our bodies respond by increasing the quantity of insulin they produce. Following that, the body increases fat breakdown to offer energy.
    No matter the strategy you decide on, here are a couple of benefits of intermittent fasting you could be thrilled to hear about. Another worthy advantage of intermittent fasting is that it could help you identify real indications of appetite and set a bigger focus on nutrient-dense foods if you do eat on non-fasting days. Another great advantage is how it avoids the desire to overeat dinner on day two.
    It is essential to be educated regarding the risks and the benefits of IF. If you want to reduce your risk for disease, intermittent fasting can enhance the wellbeing of your mind, lower chance of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and it can decrease the chance of obesity. Some studies indicate that intermittent fasting can decrease your odds of Type 2 Diabetes. They reveal that intermittent fasting can lower your risk of Type 2 Diabetes, though other studies show that your metabolic health can be placed at risk, raising the risk of diabetes. Some study demonstrates that intermittent fasting works. Fasting research is increasing.
    You'll have delicious dishes without a lot of cooking in the slightest. Food is readily available, but you decide not to consume it. You don't need food to give energy for exercise. If you make certain that you eat wholesome food for the remainder of the day then it's nice. Eating healthy is easy, but however, it can be unbelievably challenging to abide by.
    When the first signals of type two diabetes develop, it's possible to improve and undo items through slimming down and exercise. Insulin is the vital hormone associated with the storage of food energy. It rises when we eat, helping to store the surplus energy in two separate ways.

    The 30-Second Trick for Intermittent Fasting Can Help Ease Metabolic Syndrome

    Fasting is 1 method to get your cake and eat it as well. It doesn't need to be an uphill job. Fasting is a pressure very like work out. Fasting has been demonstrated to be beneficial for an assortment of different ailments and wellness issues. Fasting doesn't have any normal length, as it's merely the lack of ingestion. Fasting of any type is best undertaken under the guidance of a professional dietician or nutritionist who can assist you with your meal preparation.
    Unsurprisingly, fasting caused a loss of bodyweight, a bit more than three pounds. Alternate-day fasting isn't a fantastic idea for underweight folks. Irregular fasting has been quite popular for several years and a lot of special methods are used. Intermittent fasting is most likely a poor idea when pregnant or breastfeeding. Crescendo fasting just requires you to fast a couple of times per week rather than each day.
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