Intermittent Fasting

Epigenetic marks play a crucial role in maintaining health throughout life by regulating biological processes and predisposition to diseases. Understanding when and how these marks can change opens new opportunities for the prevention of chronic diseases and improving quality of life. In the first part of the article, we examined the theoretical aspects of epigenetics, how and when these changes occur, and their impact on health. In the second part, we will focus on practical approaches: how to influence epigenetics through nutrition, lifestyle, and other available strategies. Particular attention will be given to critical periods such as pre-pregnancy preparation, childhood, adolescence, and aging when external factors can have the most significant long-term effects on health.

In the first part, we discussed what can cause the problem of excess weight. Now, let’s discuss what can help you lose weight without negatively affecting your health.

Age-related dementia is often referred to as its most common form – Alzheimer’s disease. However, in reality, it is not a specific disease but a certain set of symptoms. Contrary to popular belief, dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Dementia may not occur even in very advanced age. Dementia can start at the age of 50 or even 40, and this is called early-onset dementia.

As of today, breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, affecting both women and men, although it occurs significantly less frequently in men. It’s worth noting that in Canada, preventive screenings are only conducted for women aged 50 to 75. In men, breast cancer is typically detected either incidentally or when symptoms are reported. Let’s take Canadian statistics as an example. Here are some figures:

Intermittent fasting is a dietary regimen that alternates between periods of eating and periods of fasting. Unlike traditional diets that dictate what foods to eat, intermittent fasting specifies when to eat those foods. In this regard, it’s not a diet in the conventional sense but more of an eating pattern. Common intermittent fasting methods include daily 16-hour fasting or fasting for 24 hours 2-3 times a week.