Switch on your stay-healthy genes!

A gorgeous smile, sparkling eyes, thick hair…there are plenty of things we’re happy to inherit from the generations that came before us. But the history of health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer or osteoporosis? No thanks. The good news: Groundbreaking research shows how you can activate the genes that protect against common health concerns—even if you have a family history. Here’s how

Brenda Kearns

✓ Outsmart diabetes Lunch with sunny friends does more than just cheer you up—it helps slash your risk of Type 2 diabetes by 42%! That’s the word from researchers at the Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands, who found that spending an hour a week with positive pals prompts your brain to produce serotonin and oxytocin, mood-elevating hormones that switch on key genes that heighten insulin sensitivity and blood-sugar control. ✓ Dodge osteoporosis Adding ½ cup of healthy high-fat fare (like avocados, nuts or seafood) to your daily diet cuts your risk of bone thinning by 50%, researchers report in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. Study coauthor Tao Lei, Ph.D., says essential fatty acids switch on genes that kick-start the growth of strong bone tissue. ✓ Sleep away cancer Here’s another reason…

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Woman's World (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 1, 2018

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