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weight periodization

Are there best practices for the maximum duration someone should spend in fat loss or weight gain phases? Or perhaps an optimal ratio of fat loss/weight gain to maintenance phases? For example, should fat loss phases be for a maximum of 12 weeks followed by maintenance of at least equal duration before resuming a fat loss phase?

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Liposuction effect on leptin and hunger?

When someone undergoes liposuction or other surgery that removes adipose tissue, is there a sudden reduction in leptin levels? While this may reduce leptin resistance, could the drop in leptin lead to increased hunger over time?

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Fish consumption linked with cancer risk

What are your thoughts on the recently released study in the US ( NIH-AARP diet and health study ) linking 2 servings/week, or more. of fish to a 22% increase in risk of developing Skin Cancer. From what I read, the study didn't take into account some key confounders such as history of sun exposure or severe sun burns.

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protein powder absorption

Is it a waste to take too much protein powder at once because some of it won't get absorbed?

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Body Composition, lifting and nutrition for the over 60's

I am now over 60 and lift heavy twice a week. What would be a reasonable body fat % for me to aspire to and how much daily protein should I be targetting in my diet?