Where we are headed into a holiday week with lots of tempting treats, what better motivation than to share the impact of Dr. Bruce Spiegelman's research on the link between obesity and cancer, which determined why obesity is a risk factor in 10-15% of human cancers. Dr. Spiegelman's research, supported by
the Barr program in 2005, demonstrated that obesity causes many body-wide alterations in metabolism, hormone levels, and inflammation, and that these abnormalities may affect the development and progression of cancers. Determining the link between obesity and these cancers could be instrumental to inhibiting cancer development in both obese and non-obese people, leading to the potential for major breakthroughs in the development of new ways to treat and prevent cancer.
Something to think about when reaching for that second helping of mashed potatoes...or rather, to give you motivation to go run them off after!
Oh and since we're talking second helpings of mashed potatoes - why not a second helping of motivation to go with it?
Wherever you find yourself running (and eating mashed potatoes) this week, I wish you and your families a blessed and happy Thanksgiving holiday. We have so much to be thankful for, and I am particularly thankful for my health and all of you!
