Obesity Is Found To Increase The Risk Of Liver Cancer.
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 13 October 2022
Metabolic disorders, particularly obesity increases the risk of a number of cancers, e.g. colon, mammary, pancreas and liver.
The primary functions of the liver are metabolism and detoxification. Nutrients from the gut are metabolised in the liver involving the insulin regulated PI3K/PTEN pathway. Wnt/β-catenin signalling also plays important role in regulating the metabolic and detoxicating functions of the liver as it regulates liver structure and zonation. Following a diet containing h...
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Nutrition Matters In Cancer Care
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 13 October 2022
Malnutrition in cancer is the result of a combination of metabolic dysregulation and anorexia, caused by the tumour itself or by its treatment. It negatively impact the clinical outcomes and mortality risk of cancer patients. At cancer diagnosis, half of patients present with some form of nutritional deficit. Nutritional status also often declines further during cancer treatment due to various treatment-related side effects such as anorexia, mucositis, and nausea and vomiting. The incide...
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Small Signs Of Stress and Burnout
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 11 October 2022
In order to prevent or eradicate work-related stress, you must first understand how you got to this point.
Here’s what I typically see:
No control. The person feels they have no say over their schedule, work assignments, or workload. They also feel that they lack adequate resources to get their job done.
Unclear expectations. A person’s job description and title might be confusing or ambiguous. Does the job description say one thing yet you’re taking on entirely diff...
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What Is the Glycaemic Index?
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 11 October 2022
The glycaemic index (GI) is a measure of how much certain foods increase blood sugar levels.
It scores foods on a 0–100 scale and ranks them as low, medium, or high
Here are the score ranges for the three GI values:
Low: 55 or less
Medium: 56–69
High: 70 or above
Foods high in simple carbs or added sugar are broken down more quickly in the bloodstream and tend to have a higher GI. Meanwhile, foods high in protein, fat, or fibre have less of an effect on blood sugar level...
Medium: 56–69
High: 70 or above
Foods high in simple carbs or added sugar are broken down more quickly in the bloodstream and tend to have a higher GI. Meanwhile, foods high in protein, fat, or fibre have less of an effect on blood sugar level...
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Has Your Sense Of Taste Changed?
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 10 October 2022
Almost half of the people who undergo chemotherapy experience a change in their sense of taste.
Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, certain cancers, and treatment-related medications can all cause changes in the way foods taste.
Changes in your taste and smell can make it hard to eat or drink enough. These changes can cause unwanted loss of appetite, low body weight, poor quality of life, and diminished well-being. However, there are strategies that can help people to cope with taste chan...
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Burned or Browned Foods
Posted by Manuela Boyle
on 6 October 2022
Have you ever left a meal in the oven for too long or set the toaster too high? Maybe you’ve fried something in a pan and really fried it. Burning food is a common occurrence — but can these seemingly minor incidents put you at an increased risk of developing cancer?
Carcinogens in foods
Certain foods, when cooked at a high temperature, form natural chemicals that are classified as probable carcinogens, but studies suggest that these “likely” carcinogens are actually ...
Certain foods, when cooked at a high temperature, form natural chemicals that are classified as probable carcinogens, but studies suggest that these “likely” carcinogens are actually ...
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