Find out about his favorite workouts, which foods he's been eating to stay in shape, and everything in between.

From working in an office to becoming a Navy SEAL named Jack Ryan, it took quite the transition for John Krasinski, who went from a 25% body fat to an outstanding 9% just in time for the film.

In this list, well take a look at the things he was doing not only to get in that shape but to maintain it. John admitted on the Jimmy Kimmel show that it really wasnt easy and most important of all, it took some serious commitment both in and out of the gym.

Well discuss some of his favorite workouts, which foods he was eating and everything in between. Enjoy the article and like always be sure to share it with a friend.

Here are 15 things John Krasinski does to stay in shape!

John admitted that prior to meeting his trainer, Jason Walsh, he wasnt even able to hit a single pull-up.

Well, his very same weakness turned into one of his strengths after months of serious training and dropping weight. That one tough pull up turned into 20 with absolute ease; he has some serious bodyweight power!

He sat down with Jimmy Kimmel, detailing some of the aspects of his rigorous diet.

John actually had dinner over at Jimmys during his body transformation; according to Jimmy, John was just pounding down waters all night while eating his usual foods which well detail a little later. Now thats some serious dedication!

It was a rude awakening for Krasinski, as he expected movements like the bench press when he first met his trainer. Playing the role of a Navy SEAL, Johns trainer incorporated lots of cardio drills.

Among the toughest, according to John himself, was the sled-pull, which is a grueling exercise both in terms of strength and endurance.

Now thats one way to keep things interesting, get in a workout with your fellow Hollywood peers. John did that a couple of times in the past with the likes of Dwayne Johnson and Chris Pratt.

It mustve been an honor for John to enter DJs gym, given that The Rock rarely allows anyone in there.

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According to Mens Health, John follows a three-day rotation, but well usually hit the gym 5-6 times per week.

During the three-day rotation, hell hit a push, pull and leg split. Push features chest, triceps and shoulders while the pull days feature back and biceps. And then, theres the dreaded leg day!

When asked on Jimmy Kimmel's show about how he burned so much fat and managed to turn it into muscle, The Office star pointed at salads as a big reason as to why, especially in terms of nutrition.

He was pounding down lots of greens, basically over and over again at a robotic pace.

Accompanying the salad on the norm was a chicken breast. Of course, a lean protein like chicken is part of any diet plan out there.

In order to fuel tough workouts, trainees like John must replenish, with lean protein sources like chicken, meant to build and repair.

As he detailed in his IG post with Chris Pratt, Krasinski doesnt shy away from training outdoors, neither does he shy away from going for a run. He detailed once of his rigorous Memorial Day sessions alongside Pratt;

1 mile, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups,300 air squats, and 1 mile. Who needs weight, right!?

According to Johns trainer via Mens Health, his workouts usually consist of different stages. One of them is dedicated to power, while the other works on Johns muscle endurance, which can be regarded as the fat burning stage of the workout.

Hell also mix in several bodyweight movements, including the previously mentioned pull-ups along with push-ups as well.

While getting shredded for 13 Hours, John hit the gas pedal when it came to his workouts.

He admitted to training twice a day at that point, one portion dedicated to weight training while the other session featured cardio only. All his hard work paid off not only for the film but with various magazines as well, such as Mens Health.

This is a personal preference for John, who loves the bench press. The actor stated that he loves the fact that the exercise constantly provides a challenge; hes always motivated to improve the lift.

Of course, he kept this exercise during his rigorous diet and training program on route to his performance as a Navy SEAL.

Unlike lots of trendy diets that feature no carbohydrates at all, John goes a different route by using them as a fuel source especially during his tough workouts.

Carbohydrates, if used properly, can be a great way to add gas to the engine during a grueling workout session.

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While getting in shape for the role, John was a regular at the gym, hitting up workout sessions between five and six times per week.

He usually had a rest day though it didnt involve much of a cheat meal and in truth, it was just hard work and consistency that caused the transformation.

As we stated earlier, a lot of Johns success in the weights room was all thanks to his bodyweight power which improved drastically over time.

Among his favorites included, of course, push-ups, which is a great chest builder. He also thrived on the pull-ups, and planks were used when sculpting his ripped abs.

John was a little embarrassed to reveal that he was once at 25% body fat, when starting off.

On the road to his role as Jack Ryan, the actor went all the way down to 9%. His secret? Flat out consistency. Staying consistent with both food and exercise, most of all.

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A DAD has been accused of "emotionally damaging" his nine-year-old daughter - after putting her on a gruelling diet and gym routine.

The unnamed father said he'd noticed his little girl had "started putting on weight", after he split up with her mum.

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In a Reddit post he said he takes her to the gym four times a week and has started controlling her portion sizes.

He said he packs her "lean lunches" each day, to try and help her lose weight.

But the dad has faced a wave of backlash online, with many people claiming he's "body shaming" and "emotionally damaging" his young daughter.

Top dietitian Helen Bond told The Sun kids must be encouraged to develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise.

If not, she warned, it can pave the way for young children to develop eating disorders.

The dad told Reddit readers that he decided to kick-start his daughter's rigid regime after he noticed shehad put on weight following his separation from her mother.

He wrote: "She's not obese but seeing her in person, I've noticed she has a belly which hangs over her waistband, and she wears 12-13 clothes despite only being nine."

The dad claimed he raised it with his daughter's mother, who got "defensive".

He said her "skinny and healthy" mum pointed out that their daughter, who he refers to as 'M', eats the same diet as her and plays sport twice a week.

Despite this, the dad, who looks after 'M' on alternate weeks, still enforced his own routine and started taking his daughter to parent and child classes at the gym.

He also stopped letting her buy food and begun using a portion control plate.

he said he recently sent his daughter to a birthday party at the cinema with a bag of veggie sticks and hummus to show that "snacks can be healthy".

Despite this, he said he faced more backlash from his ex-partner.

He added: "Next day ex texts. I head over and ex isn't happy, M is upset and won't look at me.

"Apparently when they were sat waiting for the movie kids started comparing snacks.

"M told the other kids that they were gonna get fat and unhealthy because their parents gave them those snacks.

"She said she had to eat the veggies so she could lose weight, and she wasn't allowed any popcorn (I never said this).

"Then at their house after they ordered pizza for the kids - M refused to eat saying she was gonna get fat. The parents called ex and she came and got her.

"M was crying saying that she was scared if she ate anything bad she'd put on weight and everyone would hate her.

"She told ex about our diet and gym. I hadn't because it was my weeks and why should I divulge all our plans."

The dad claims his daughter's mum says she often refuses to eat and blamed the dad for giving her a complex.

He argued that if she was healthy she "wouldn't have a belly and be bigger than other girls", saying: "At least I care about what the girl puts in her mouth."

STUDIES show that weight training can beneficial for children especially those aged over 13 - but it's vital that they're supervised.

Some lifts can put too much pressure on developing joints and growing bones, which is why children and teens should never be allowed to train alone or push themselves.

Extra protein can be useful for a growing body, and protein shakes can help to get vital nutrients in to fussy eaters.

But if being served alongside an already balanced diet, there is a risk of overloading on protein.

This puts the kidneys under unnecessary strain. and excess protein can be turned to fat.

Letting kids take part in 5km runs can be safe - as long as they are going at a pace that is comfortable for them.

It's also vital to let youngsters have plenty of rest both after exercise and before their next session.

It led to the mum telling him that M was happier before he moved back to the area and she would stop letting him see her if he didn't stop "emotionally damaging" her.

The dad's revelation has sparked a heated debate on Reddit - with many claiming he was "body shaming" his daughter.

One wrote: "Don't body shame your nine year old daughter.

"There's a huge difference between living healthy and the s*** your doing. A nine year old shouldn't be concerned over eating a piece of pizza and becoming fat."

And another added: "If your daughter is crying about her weight and scared to eat then you have gone about this poorly. This is the definition of 'emotional damage'.

"You may have good intentions but something is going very wrong here. You're the a**hole for not taking that on board."

Registered dietitian Helen Bond is now urging parents to be "good role models" to kids when it comes to food and exercise.

She said it's OK to regulate portion size but added it should all be about balance and variation - and not referred to as a diet.

Its important that as parents, we be good role models

She told The Sun Online: "Eating and lifestyle habits are established early in life and sadly in todays society with huge social media influences to look a certain way, many children are growing up with eating disorders and unhealthy associations to food.

"So its important that as parents, we be good role models and help our kids develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise and encourage them to eat a healthy, varied diet keeping to child sized portions - to help ensure they obtain all the necessary nutrients they need for good health and optimal growth and development.

"It's certainly not a diet but a way of life that will lay down the foundations for their future good healthas adults."

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Despite this, leading fitness expert Daniel Herman, founder of sports nutrition brandBio-Synergy, believes children should be hitting the gym - with supervision.

He said: "There are plenty of types of exercise and activity that all children can participate in, whether that be competitively or for fitness or recreation.

"Depending on the age of the child, weight lifting may not be appropriate due to risk of injury, that said if properly supervised and structured it can certainly be beneficial."

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When the transition to menopause starts, women can be plagued by uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood swings, weight gain, and vaginal dryness. The pharmacological approach to controlling menopausal symptoms (which occur when levels of estrogen, progesterone, andtestosteronedrop off in midlife) is hormone therapy (HT), medications with female hormones that replace the ones the body no longer produces. Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, layered clothing, smoking cessation, and vaginal moisturizers and lubricants have also been shown to be effective in coping with symptoms related to menopause.

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Many studies have looked at the positive effects of the Mediterranean diet (a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and healthy fats) on these symptoms, especially hot flashes and weight gain. An Iranian study published in the journal of theNorth American Menopause Society (NAMS), Menopause, on February 19, 2020, looked at subgroups of fruits and vegetables to find which provide the biggest benefits. The study recruited 393 post-menopausal women between ages 40 and 76 years. Possible participants were excluded if they were overweight, smoked, had a medical history of cancer, diabetes, stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia,hyper- or hypothyroidism, or had undergone hormone therapy in the previous six months.

Overall, participants who self-reported a higher intake of fruits and vegetables combined, total vegetables, or total fruits had more energy and physical activity compared with individuals who reported a lower intake. A previous study, published in June 2018 in Maturitas, looked at vegans, who do not eat animal products, and found that they report less bothersome vasomotor and physical menopausal symptoms than omnivores.

These results are consistent with other studies. The mechanism by which it works is not entirely clear, but we are assuming it is related to the antioxidant effects of the vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lycopene contained in the fruits and vegetables, said Neal Barnard, MD, author of Your Body in Balance.

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The researchers also looked at specific subgroups of fruits and vegetables, including cruciferous vegetables, green leafy vegetables, dark yellow vegetables, berries, and citrus fruits.

In the results, the researchers found that in the vegetable groups, higher consumption of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables led to a significant reduction in overall menopausal symptoms and specifically in physical symptoms.

Dr. Barnard, who is also the president of thePhysicians Committeefor Responsible Medicine, says, This study also fits a longer-term observation from years ago in Japan, when the diet was much lower in animal products and higher in rice and vegetables, and women rarely complained of menopausal symptoms. When the diet become more Westernized with more meat and dairy, menopausal symptoms were much more frequently reported.

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A higher intake of fruits across the board was found to have a slight impact on the psychological front, with high consumption respondents reporting somewhat less moodiness. Citrus fruits (oranges, limes, lemons, citrons, grapefruit, kumquats, ugli fruit) were also reported to help reduce overall menopause symptoms.

Acidic tomatoes and citrus fruits are known to act as bladder irritants. One concerning result from the study was that higher intakes of fruits and vegetable combined, total vegetables, green leafy vegetables, dark yellow vegetables, and citrus fruits were associated with higher urogenital issues, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs). However, further investigation is warranted to confirm the findings, wrote the researchers in the published papers.

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The researchers caution that the nature of Iranian society and characteristics of diet and food preparation there may limit the ability to generalize results to women worldwide. For example, frying as a method for vegetable preparation in Iran is very popular. Therefore, confirming the findings of the present study in different sociocultural and dietary behavior contexts will better illuminate the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and menopausal symptoms, wrote the researchers.

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This small cross-sectional study provides some preliminary evidence regarding the influence of fruit and vegetable intake on menopause symptoms. There is ample evidence that a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables has a beneficial effect on health in a myriad of ways, but additional study is needed to determine whether various menopause symptoms may be affected by dietary choices, said Stephanie Faubion, MD, the medical director of NAMS, and the Penny and Bill George Director at the Mayo Clinic Center for Womens Health in Rochester, Minnesota, in a news release about the study.

Barnard adds, This was not a randomized trial this was self-reported food intake, which makes it more likely that there was a [confounding factor]. However, the study does seem to be rigorously done. It suggests that the next step is to conduct a randomized trial in which people would be given a certain amount of food or asked to consume a certain diet, and [which would include] the presence of a control group.

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A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on the JAMA Network website determined that the most effective diets can rarely, if ever, be determined by our DNA. Some studies have reported that genotype variation could predispose individuals to differential weight loss that varies by diet type, the study said. However, the diet-genotype interaction for weight loss was not statistically significant. The finding of no significant difference in weight loss in genotype-matched vs. mismatched groups in the current study highlights the importance of conducting large, appropriately powered trials such as DIETFITS for validating early exploratory analyses.

In other words, statistically speaking, matching a diet to your DNA rarely works and shouldnt be considered a winning method for weight loss. The relationship between your unique body physiology and the foods you eat determine your level of nutrition: Certain types of foods affect our cells on a molecular level, regardless of our genetic make-up.

What you eat will ultimately make up portions of your cells, skin, hair, blood transportation systems, muscle, fat, and more, said Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences and Assistant Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine in the College of Human Sciences at Florida State University.

The nutrients you eat are not just being transported around throughout our digestive systems and in the blood; they are also an ingrained part of every cell tissue that makes us who we are and what we do. Our bodies are, to a significant extent, composed of the foods that we eat.

Dr. Ormsbee said that our cells bond together to make tissues, which make up our organs, which combine to make our entire bodies function properly. If your cells are not healthy, they will not work properly; and if the cells dont work properly, then the tissues wont work properly; and if tissues arent working, then the systems begin to fail, he said.

The best way to prevent this detrimental snowball effect is to keep our cells healthy by feeding them the right nutrients.

The structures of your cells are made up of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, Dr. Ormsbee said. The foods we eat every single day are made up of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. The foods you eat have a major influence on your cellular function because they ultimately become your cells.

If this idea seems a bit coincidental, there are several examples to shed light on the relationship between your diet and your cells. Dr. Ormsbee said that unsaturated fats are one such example. Cell membranes are semi-permeable, and this is due to the fluid structure of the fats, as he called it. Trans fats and saturated fats are more rigid than unsaturated fats.

They dont function the same way as the unsaturated fats, and they cause membranes to be much more rigid than is optimal, potentially limiting the functionality of the cells, Dr. Ormsbee said. Diets that are too high in one type of fatfor example, trans fatsmight lead to a rigid, brittle cell membrane that cannot communicate as well as if they were comprised of a better mix of fat types.

This is one reason why many nutritionists recommend eating all types of fats so that one type doesnt predominate in the diet and end up altering the optimal functioning of those cells.

So, even though our diets help determine who we are, that doesnt mean that our genotypes should determine our diets.

Dr. Michael Ormsbee contributed to this article. Dr. Ormsbee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences and Assistant Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine in the College of Human Sciences at Florida State University. He received his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics from East Carolina University.

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The photo received a large number of responses from fans on both Instagram and Twitter.

Prior to Super Bowl Sunday, Jennifer Lopez posted a selfie to Instagram showing off her toned body and abs.

The photo received a large number of responses from fans on both Instagram and Twitter. Many expressed their love and admiration for Lopez through heart and fire emojis.

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Earlier this year, Lopez expressed to HELLO! that exercise is essential to her life. "I am 100 percent convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy," she said. "Dance has always been a huge part of my life and taking the time to move my body and do something that's so good for me is key to my happiness."

Lopezs personal trainer Dodd Romer told UsWeekly that the performer, stays away from processed foods and gets her nutrients from whole sources.

In an article published in People, another trainer named Tracy Anderson went more in-depth about Lopezs strict diet. I have her eating very clean because she needs really good fuel for all the things that shes doing, he told People. Its all organic and its all very well thought out, with the balance of very high-quality proteins and a lot of nutrient-dense food.

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Last summer, the trainer also gaveO Magazine a step-by-step breakdown of her ab workout. The routine consists of 3 sets.

Set 1: 50 ab raises, 50 rope crunches, 50 sit-ups with a 45-pound plate

Set 2: Set 1 + 35 reps

Set 3: Set 1 & 2 + 21 reps

According to an article published by People, Lopez shared what she ate in a day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lopez shared her secrets following the launch of a fitness competition that encouraged women to feel happier in their own skin back in 2015. The competition was titled #BeTheGirl Challenge, a 10-week fitness competition that encouraged women to be happier and healthier. Participants received healthy and easy recipes from Lopez, along with a fitness plan.

In the article, Lopez said, Throughout the years Ive learned the importance of maintaining a healthier diet. I still eat some of the foods I love, but in moderation. I dont deprive myself.

Breakfast: In the morning, Lopez will have a smoothie that consists of strawberries, blueberries, cup raspberries, greek yogurt, cinnamon, honey, fresh lemon juice, and ice cubes.

Lunch: For lunchtime, Lopez has a Kale salad with queso. To make this dish, the ingredients included 1 bunch of kale, large stems removed and leaves finely chopped, toasted pumpkin seeds, crumbled queso, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and a large shallot, minced.

Dinner: For dinner, the meal would consist of a boneless, skinless grilled chicken breast with sauted brussels sprouts and baked yams with sea salt.

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In 2019, along with fianc, A-Rod kicked off the No-Carb, No-Sugar Diet, where they completely cut out carbs and sugar. The diet went viral when Lopez announced the 10-Day challenge and encouraged other celebrities to join her. The challenge gained traction on the Today show. Lopez and A-Rod shared their meals for the day on Instagram.

According to CheatSheet, these foods were banned from her diet:

Here is the list of foods that are allowed while on the diet:

JLo is a superwoman... enough said.

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Compared to other developed countries, children in the United States consume more saturated fat and have higher cholesterol levels, which are key contributors to heart disease the nations leading cause of death. Heredity also is an important factor in heart disease if there is previous history in the family, a child may be at future risk. Other factors that may further increase a childs risk of heart disease include:

Heart disease may be unavoidable; however, parents can teach their child to live a healthy life through a heart-healthy diet, exercise and regular visits to a physician. Parents should consider the below recommendations for their family:

While shopping for food and preparing meals, involve children to teach them about healthy foods and reading food labels. Observing the cooking process will teach children kitchen skills and show them that healthy foods are delicious.

Children also should exercise for at least one hour each day and should reduce time spent on sedentary activities, including watching television and playing video games. Visiting a physician once a year helps to detect any potential health issues and can identify if any needed changes in diet and exercise.

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Save your life but harm your heart? Health experts are sounding a warning as potential side effects of a growing number of breast cancer treatments come to light.

In its first statement on the topic, the American Heart Association Thursday, Feb. 1, said women should consider carefully the risks and benefits of any therapies that may hurt hearts. Not all treatments carry these risks, and there may be ways to minimize or avoid some.

We want patients to get the best treatment for their breast cancer, Dr. Laxmi Mehta, a womens heart health expert at Ohio State University who led the panel that wrote the statement, said. Everyone should have a conversation with their doctor about what are the side effects.

There are more than 3 million breast cancer survivors and nearly 48 million women with heart disease in the United States.

Most people with breast cancer fear death from breast cancer. Even after they survive that, they still fear it, but heart disease is more likely to kill them, especially after age 65, Mehta said.

Some treatments for other types of cancer may pose heart risks, but they are growing more common for breast cancer patients and the statement addressed only that form of the disease.

Here are some questions and answers:

Q: What are the problems and which treatments can cause them?

A: Side effects can include abnormal rhythms, valve problems or heart failure, where the heart slowly weakens and cant pump effectively. Symptoms may not appear until long after treatment ends.

Herceptin and similar drugs for a specific type of breast cancer can cause heart failure. Sometimes its temporary and goes away if treatment is stopped, but it can be permanent.

Radiation can affect arteries and spur narrowing or blockages. Other drugs can lead to abnormal heart rhythms or artery spasms, which can cause chest pain and possibly lead to a heart attack. Still others can damage DNA.

Some research suggests that powerful new drugs that harness the immune system to fight cancer may, in rare cases, cause heart damage, especially when used together.

The problem is, no one has this on their radar, so patients are not routinely checked for it, Dr. Javid Moslehi, head of a Vanderbilt University clinic specializing in heart risks from cancer therapies, said when a study reported this problem about a year ago.

Q: What can be done to avoid harm?

A: If heart failure develops early during breast cancer treatment, sometimes therapy can be slowed down or altered.

Certain chemotherapies such as doxorubicin, sold as Adriamycin and in generic form, might be less risky if given more slowly, rather than all at once. Some research suggested that a drug called dexrazoxane may minimize damage if given to women with advanced breast cancer who are getting high doses of doxorubicin.

Q: What can patients do?

A: Women should make sure doctors are monitoring their heart before, during and after breast cancer treatment.

The diseases share many common risk factors such as obesity, smoking and too little exercise, so reducing these can help.

Make sure youre working on your diet, exercise, managing your weight, following up with your doctor on your blood pressure and cholesterol, Mehta said.

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HONG KONG, Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- S-CELL, in partnership with Chronomics, is the first company in Asia to introduce Healthspan, the most advanced epigenetic testing service in the world. Chronomics was established in 2017 and later officially launched the epigenetics testing kit in hopes to lead a revolution on preventive healthcare.

The biological aging wellness calculator comes with a simple test procedure. Starting with a provided test kit, a saliva sample shall be conducted in the comfort of the individual's residence and will be sent back for researchers to process DNA methylation data. Chronomics then provides detailed and organized results on overall health status, including specific lifestyle and environmental biomarkers that contribute to the current results. Within 6-8 weeks, data can be accessed through an official digital platform for the users to track and personalize health management with the guidance of their health experts.

"By bringing advanced epigenetics into the mainstream, this is the start of true and personalized health management," says Chronomics CEO, Dr. Tom Stubbs, who holds a PhD at the University of Cambridge in the epigenetics of aging. He is a specialist in Epigenetics, Machine Learning, and Computational Biology.

A core point of Healthspan and of which sets it apart from other health tracking methods is the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS). It is an advanced technology that enables researchers to look into biological systems in a next-level capacity than ever made before. Through DNA sequencing, experts of the Chronomics team are able to interpret highly accurate data and expand the knowledge into recommendations to meet the personalized health goals of the patient.

"It allows us to expand the range of things that we quantify beyond biological age," said Dr. Daniel Herranz, CSO and co-founder of Chronomics on the utilization of next-generation sequencing. He also has great expertise in computational epigenetics from acquiring a PhD at the European Bioinformatics Institute. "At the moment people are really obsessed with biological age as the only thing to be measured and it's a great start but our vision in Chronomics is to actually break down the different resources that make up your biological age and by doing this, we can act on more specific aspects of your biology," he added.

John Gong, founder and chairman of S-CELL, also talked about the benefits of the technology towards aging. "Healthspan's cutting edge technology allows us to accurately know and understand key factors that are influencing our Aging and how diet, exercise and health supplementation can slow Aging and improve our Healthspan." This partnership helps in emphasizing the significance of understanding epigenetics for a sustainable healthcare system. The biological wellness solution in the form of a highly accurate test kit puts customers on a new level of ease and opportunity for personalized health management.

There have been discussions on the current burden of non-communicable diseases. The stated fact that we are living longer, yet sicker is a huge concern in the healthcare and epigenetics industry. Chronomics stated the need for a paradigm shift in medicine - switching the focus from the treatment of one disease into the prevention of multiple diseases. S-CELL and Chronomics push biological wellness to a new level through this cutting edge technology.

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S-CELL Health & Beauty aims to improve people's quality of living through the creation of breakthrough cellular health supplements that support wellness and aging. S-CELL offers solutions for healthier skin, brain, vision, joints, weight management, and more extended health benefits. Products are made from the breakthrough synergy of the finest natural ingredients from both sides of the world together with the latest advancements in technology.

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An illustration of a strand of DNA. Does it hold the key to effective dieting? (Photo:Zephyris)

DNA diets, also known as gene-based nutrition interventions, are being touted as the latest sure-fire way to lose weight. It makes sense right, using your own DNA to tailor a diet to your body?

But the diet is based on sketchy science at best, and may be no more than another fanciful and expensive diet scam at worst.

Numerous companies have sprung up claiming to use DNA analysis to personalize a diet. But experts say, when it comes to diet advice, its misleading to say that the blueprint is our genes.

DNA is important, but it plays a pretty minor role in making personal decisions about food, says Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

And now more scientific evidence backs that up.

Scientists released a new studythe most rigorous so far that found no difference in weight loss between overweight people on diets that matched their genotype and those on diets that didnt.

Knowing genetic risk information doesnt have a big impact, Timothy Caulfield, a University of Alberta scientist told Scientific American magazine.

Simply put, diets cant be matched to genotype, the new study shows.

For basic healthy living, its not about your genes, its about your behavior, Mozaffarian says.

The study was conducted by researchers at Stanford University Medical School. The results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

It randomly assigned 609 overweight adults, aged 18 to 50, to either a healthy low-fat or healthy low-carb diet.

Dietitians guided the volunteers on healthy low-fat diets (eat less oils, fatty meats, full-fat dairy, and nuts) and low-carb diets (reduce cereals, grains, rice, starchy vegetables, and legumes).

Both groups were instructed to eat lots of vegetables and very few foods with added sugars, trans fats, or refined flour.

A year later, the two diets produced near identical results: an 11.7 pound weight loss in the low-fat group and 13.2 pound loss in the low-carb group. The difference was not statistically significant or meaningful in real life.

The researchers then analyzed weight loss among people whose DNA matched or clashed with their assigned diet.

No significant difference in weight change was detected among participants in matched and mismatched diets, the researchers found. There was also no DNA/diet interaction for waist circumference, body mass index or body fat percentage.

Diets mostly come down to factors other than your genes, Mozaffarian told CNN. Its your age, how much extra weight youre carrying, how you respond to eating starch or sugar, and potentially even your microbiome, that are much more important, he says.

He says cutting back on snack foods and junk foods that contain lots of refined starch and sugar is good advice for everyone. But, he says, there are significant differences from person to person in blood glucose responses after eating these foods.

Of course, a number of companiessuch as Habit, Profile Precise and Nutrigenomixhave sprung up pushing DNA-based diets, and a number of media outlets have blithely touted their claims.

Even specialized publications like Health.com, which should know better, have promoted the diets.

The companies provide customized meal plans, grocery lists, recipes, and even exercise routines, typically based on AncestryDNA or 23andMe DNA results.

But dieters should beware, especially if the meal plan eliminates entire food groups. If the recommendation is based on DNA, it has no basis in science.

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The amount of carbohydrates available on campus has an effect on a students lifestyle and diet, according to students and exercise and sports science professor on campus. They said a balanced diet of refined and unrefined carbohydrates is important for a healthy lifestyle. In reality, they added anyone can eat whatever they want if they exercise accordingly.

Joel Reece is a BYUHawaii assistant professor in Exercise and Sports Science. Reece said he believes the presence of carbohydrates on campus is not great. He said, I think carbohydrates are a good thing for us. Often times, carbohydrates are looked at as being bad, but carbohydrates are the thing that provides energy for us.

Our body wants us to use carbohydrates as energy before any other macronutrients. Carbohydrates are one essential macronutrient that we can use for energy our body can use for energy I think maybe the misconception about carbohydrates is like a simple carbohydrate versus a complex carbohydrate or carbohydrates from whole grains versus refined.

Reece added, Maybe there are too many refined carbohydrates on campus.

Tale of two carbohydrates

The healthy balance between refined and simplified carbohydrates can affect a healthy diet, said Reece. According to medicalnewstoday.com, Unprocessed carbs contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals. However, processing them removes nutrients and results in refined carbs, which people sometimes refer to as empty carbs or empty calories.

Refined carbs provide very few vitamins and minerals. The body processes refined carbs quickly, so they do not provide lasting energy, and they can cause a persons blood sugar to spike.

According to Reece, refined carbohydrates, when eaten, could be either used as energy or later stored, but too much refined carbohydrates cannot be converted into energy and instead converts into fat stored in the body.

Although carbohydrates turn into sugar once consumed, sophomore Jeffery Tang, a biology major from California, said he doesnt think food plays a huge role in fat. He said people can eat whatever they want as long as they have the right amount of exercise. Tang said he was able to eat whatever he wanted due to balancing both calorie intake and exercise.

He shared from personal experience. I used to have to eat 8,000 calories a day to maintain my body weight. If I started not eating 8,000 calories then I would lose weight. Thats why with [the] right amount of exercise, you can eat any amount of food you want.

Brec Jorgenson, an undecided freshmen from Utah, said, I think that carbs are a good thing on campus. Carbs should be an important part of a students diet, but not overdone.

Jorgenson shared he thinks its not necessary to withdraw carbohydrates from a diet, but instead, its better to limit the amount of refined carbohydrates in a diet. The best thing to do is to balance both types of carbohydrates and exercise.

I believe that students put in enough time [studying and staying active] that carbs will help them keep going. I do believe that loading up on carbs and not adding exercise into someones weekly schedule will not be helpful in the long run.

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Joel Reece encourages students to know their eating habits and avoid excessive refined carbohydrates - Ke Alakai