Molecular Partnership Controls Daily Rhythms, Body Metabolism (Science Daily)

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:13:44 GMT

A research team has discovered a key molecular partnership that coordinates body rhythms and metabolism. Their findings suggest that HDAC via NCoR controls the body's internal clock, and therefore metabolism, through an epigenetic change.

Home workout: 'Boost Your Metabolism' combines strength training and cardio (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:07:55 GMT

Home workout One of the best ways to boost your metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day, research says, is to increase muscle mass along with doing cardiovascular exercises. Results Fitness’ new workout Boost Your Metabolism (Anchor Bay, $14.98) uses that philosophy and combines mostly low-impact cardio moves with strength training. (Light and heavy hand weights are ...

What Makes The Heart 'Tick-tock' (Science Daily)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:28:45 GMT

Researchers have new evidence to show that the heart beats to its own drummer, according to a report in the journal Cell Metabolism. They've uncovered some of the molecular circuitry within the cardiovascular system itself that controls the daily rise and fall of blood pressure and heart rate. The findings might also explain why commonly used diabetes drugs come with cardiovascular benefits, ...

Secreted protein sends signal that fat is on the way (EurekAlert!)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:17:10 GMT

After you eat a burger and fries or other fat-filled meal, a protein produced by the liver may send a signal that fat is on the way, suggests a report in the December issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication.

What makes the heart 'tick-tock' (EurekAlert!)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:17:20 GMT

Researchers have new evidence to show that the heart beats to its own drummer, according to a report in the December issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication. They've uncovered some of the molecular circuitry within the cardiovascular system itself that controls the daily rise and fall of blood pressure and heart rate. The findings might also explain why commonly used ...