Milk fat has a 2:1 ratio of saturated to monounsaturated fats (summer milk) and 3:1 ratio (winter milk). Apparently that relative level of monounsaturated fats is insufficient protection against these adverse effects of saturated fats. For a realistic view about the impact of saturated fats on every...

Ravenna and insideout, NF52 has given you a wise response. I'll reinforce it. APOE4 is neither necessary nor sufficient to cause Alzheimer's. At least 20 other genetic risk loci have been identified, 11 of which are protective. Combined, they might equal or exceed the effect of APOE4 on the age of o...

What wonderful, wise posts by everyone! There is no reason for newly identified E4 carriers to go through the same turmoil that others experienced. It is possible to bypass that and go straight to an appreciation of the new opportunities opened up. The rest of the world might be sleepwalking toward ...

TheBrain, It's quite ok to not feel good. That's part of being human. Feelings come and go like the weather. You write here already, despite the constraints, and very lucidly. That's a reason for celebration. You're doing what matters to you. That's the route to a deeper satisfaction than passing em...

So sorry to hear of your loss, Brian. What a caring and compassionate person you are!

The biggest hurdle in people adopting healthier practices can be a loss of the will to live. Sometimes this happens surprisingly early in life.

Warm wishes.

Exercise can cost very little, in terms of money or adverse effects. The benefits for health can be large. So it's one of those interventions / practices that make a lot of sense. High intensity interval training, in particular, can take very little time and be uniquely useful in older age groups. O...

"This investigation suggests that consuming more unsaturated fats in place of either carbohydrates or saturated fats will help improve blood glucose control. Sole emphasis on lowering consumption of carbohydrates or saturated fats would not be optimal." from "Effects of Saturated Fat,...

the lectins still promote inflammation. Lectins are a diverse group, with widely differing effects. For example, some lectins can even be anti-inflammatory: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0097015 It all depends on the specific food and whether a given individual is...

I had a BMI of 18.25 when I started, so my body doesn't have much stored fat to burn.) gmpicket, With your BMI, fasting can be dangerous. You might want to consult your personal physician about what you're attempting. It's good to try and optimize, but always well within the boundaries of safety. S...

What a wonderful occasion, Julie! Enjoy.