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Pennington Biomedical Research Center

A sample sleep tent for study participants in the LOWS weight loss trial

Losing Weight? Sleep in a Tent! The Curious LOWS Study Underway in Baton Rouge

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When the liver detects low levels of protein, it activates cells that produce FGF21 and release the hormone into the bloodstream. FGF21 is then carried to target cells (neurons) in the brain. Those cells hit the alarm button when they see FGF21, signaling that protein intake is too low.the brain reacts by sending out a complex set of directions that, among other things, stop the mouse from growing, alter food intake, and increase the number of calories burned.

A single hormone directs body’s responses to low-protein diet

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Categories Health
Feet on bathroom scale.

Chemical Compound BAM15 Promotes Healthy Aging in Mice

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Categories Health

Exercise may treat long COVID-induced diabetes, depression

Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Categories Brain & Behavior, Health
Adding a few servings of flavonoid-rich foods to their diets a week could be an easy way for people with Parkinson's Disease to help improve their life expectancy, according to the researchers. Credit: Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash. All Rights Reserved.

Calorie Restriction Rewires Metabolism, Immunity for Longer Health Span

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Categories Health

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