Dr. Adrienne LaMora

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Dr. Adrienne LaMora

Nutrition/health coach, educator, CrossFit fanatic, author, wife and mother. No one else can heal you but you!

My passion is to empower people to take charge of their own health and wellness through nutrition, exercise and mindfulness.

11/26/2025

Participants who engaged in roughly 90 minutes of resistance training each week had telomeres associated with being 4 years younger biologically than those who did no strength training.

Why this matters:
• Telomeres act like protective “caps” on your DNA.
• They shorten as we age, and faster with stress, inflammation, and inactivity.
• Strength training appears to help maintain telomere length, supporting slower cellular aging and improved longevity.

Building muscle is also building youth at the cellular level.

Reference:
Telomere Length and Biological Aging: The Role of Strength Training in 4,814 U.S. Men and Women. 2024. PMID: 39596838

11/25/2025

At any age, at any stage, your wellbeing is worth prioritizing.

Start where you are. Begin today. Your future self will thank you.

11/24/2025

Kids with active parents are up to twice as likely to stay active themselves, not only in childhood but well into adulthood.
That’s because movement is modeled, repeated, and woven into daily life. Children don’t just learn healthy habits; they inherit them.

When parents value strength, mobility, and overall wellness, it creates a home environment where activity is normal and health becomes a family culture.
Your workouts aren’t just helping you.
They’re shaping your child’s future health in a very real, measurable way.

References:
Zecevic 2010; Kaseva 2017; Su 2022; Sollerhed & Andersson 2021; Long 2025

11/21/2025

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”
— Nido Qubein

11/20/2025

Decades of research show that adding a small handful of walnuts to your weekly routine can positively impact cardiovascular health, inflammation, and even the gut microbiome.

Key Findings from Research:

• Supports heart health:
Large cohort studies (over 210,000 participants, up to 14 years follow up) found that people who ate walnuts at least 1x/week had a 19% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease.

• Improves cholesterol profiles:
Randomized controlled trials show that walnut enriched diets reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides, supporting metabolic and heart health.

• Reduces inflammation & oxidative stress:
Walnuts are rich in ALA (a plant omega-3), polyphenols, and ellagitannins, compounds shown to lower inflammatory markers and protect cells from oxidative damage.

• Benefits the gut microbiome:
Multiple studies show walnuts increase beneficial gut bacteria and produce urolithins, compounds linked to gut and colon health.

• Potential cancer protective effects:
New findings suggest walnuts may help reduce inflammation in colon tissue and support healthy cellular function in people at elevated risk.

📚 References:
1. Guasch-Ferré M, et al. Nutrition Reviews (2024).
2. UConn Health Study on walnuts & colon health (2025).
3. Harvard Health Publishing.
4. Ros E, et al. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care (2018).
5. Healthline. Evidence-based nutrition review on walnuts.

11/19/2025

When you train your muscles, they release signaling molecules called myokines, natural compounds with wide-reaching effects throughout the body.

Research shows myokines can:
✨ Improve glucose uptake
✨ Enhance insulin sensitivity
✨ Support healthy blood sugar
✨ Reduce inflammation
✨ Aid metabolic health in the liver and pancreas

Some myokines, like FGF21, can even cross the blood-brain barrier. Studies suggest they may help improve cognitive function and protect against neurodegenerative changes.

Strength training also helps rebalance hormones by:
✔️ Increasing beneficial anabolic hormones like testosterone & growth hormone
✔️ Improving insulin sensitivity
✔️ Reducing cortisol (a catabolic stress hormone)
✔️ Supporting energy, metabolism, and healthy aging

📚 References:
1️⃣ Pedersen BK, Febbraio MA. Muscle as an endocrine organ: the role of myokines in exercise adaptations. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2012;8(8):457–465. PMID: 20827340
2️⃣ Pedersen BK. Muscle-derived interleukin-6: a possible link between skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, liver, and brain. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2009;296(4):E861–E870. PMID: 15831061

11/18/2025

Large scale studies show that people with higher optimism scores have better heart health, reduced inflammation, and a significantly lower risk of major cardiovascular events.

Optimism isn’t about ignoring reality,
it’s about the mindset that your future holds possibility. And that belief has measurable effects on your biology.

📚 References

• Kubzansky, L. D. et al. (2001). “Optimism and reduced risk of coronary heart disease.” Psychosomatic Medicine.
• Kim, E. S. et al. (2017). “Optimism and mortality: A meta-analysis.” American Journal of Epidemiology.
• Rozanski, A. et al. (2019). “Association of optimism with cardiovascular health.” JAMA Network Open.

11/17/2025

Research shows that people who believe their actions can influence their health are more consistent with treatment plans, adopt healthier habits, and show stronger resilience during recovery.

Mindset isn’t fluff, your beliefs shape real physiological outcomes.

📚 References:
1. Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Random House.
2. Yeager, D. S., & Dweck, C. S. (2012). “Mindsets That Promote Resilience.” Educational Psychologist, 47(4), 302–314.
3. Tedesco, S., et al. (2020). “The influence of mindset on rehabilitation outcomes: A systematic review.” Journal of Health Psychology, 25(2), 239–253.*
4. Hendrickson, K. et al. (2016). “Patient expectations predict outcomes in physical therapy.” Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 46(10), 800–808.*

11/14/2025

A 2019 meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that people following a Paleolithic diet experienced significant reductions in:
• Body weight
• BMI
• Waist circumference
• Blood pressure

Compared to those following standard.
guideline-based diets.

Researchers believe the benefits come from emphasizing whole foods while removing ultra-processed foods and refined sugars, a shift that naturally improves satiety and metabolic balance.

Reference📚:
de Menezes EV, Nutrition Journal, 2019

11/13/2025

“The only way to define your limits is by going beyond them.”

— Arthur C. Clarke

11/12/2025

Eggs are one of nature’s most complete foods, packed with high quality protein, essential vitamins, and choline for brain and liver health.

Research shows that eggs can support metabolism, hormone balance, and muscle recovery.

Simple. Affordable. Nutrient-dense.
That’s the power of real food.

📚 References :
Wallace TC, Fulgoni VL. Eggs as part of a healthy dietary pattern contribute to nutrient adequacy and diet quality. Nutrients. 2019;11(3):684.

Vassallo P, et al. Egg consumption and cardiovascular disease risk: A dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Br J Nutr. 2023;130(5):707–720.

Fuller NR, et al. Egg consumption and weight management: Effects on satiety and energy intake. Nutrients. 2023;15(6):1475.

Wallace TC, Murray R, Zelman KM. The nutritional value and health benefits of eggs. Nutrients. 2020;12(3):794.

Monash University. Regularly eating eggs supports a lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death. 2023.

11/11/2025

Today we honor all who have served. Thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

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