Midlife

Low Iron in Midlife May Boost Risk for Heart Disease

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Low Iron in Midlife May Boost Risk for Heart Disease

Oct. 19, 2021 — Spinach didn’t really explain Popeye’s superhuman strength, but spinach and other iron-rich foods might have real-life superpowers: reducing the risk of heart disease and premature death in middle age. Iron has a big job in our bodies as a crucial part of the proteins that deliver oxygen to our tissues. With … Read more

Not So Fast Blaming Slow Metabolism for Midlife Weight Gain

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Not So Fast Blaming Slow Metabolism for Midlife Weight Gain

Herman Pontzer, PhD, associate professor of evolutionary anthropology and global health, Duke University, Durham, NC. Science: “Daily energy expenditure through the human life course,” “Taking the long view on metabolism.” John R. Speakman, PhD, biologist, Energetics Research Group, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Timothy Rhoads, PhD, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of … Read more