7 Habits That Can Lower Your Risk of Dementia
Scientists have identified 7 healthy linked to lower rates of dementia in those with genetic risk. According to a study recently published in Neurology, the…
Weight Loss
Say Goodbye to Binge Eating: Signal Pathway in Brain That Controls Food Intake Discovered
A group of scientists has developed an entirely new approach to treating eating disorders. They showed that a group of nerve cells (so-called AgRP, agouti-related…
Losing Weight Can Double Your Sperm Count and Improve Fertility
Obese men can double their sperm count Men all throughout the globe are experiencing declining semen quality, which is commonly referred to as an outright…
Weight-Loss Surgery Slashes Cancer Risk and Mortality in People With Obesity
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 41.9% of U.S. adults are obese, with 9.2% severely obese. Obesity contributes to a wide array…
Keeping the Pounds Off: New Weight-Loss Intervention Targets Instinctive Desire To Eat
People who are highly responsive to food lost more weight and, importantly, were more successful at keeping the pounds off using a new alternative weight-loss…
Intense Exercise While Dieting May Reduce Cravings for High-Fat Food
In a new study that offers hope for human dieters, rats on a 30-day diet who exercised intensely resisted cues for favored, high-fat food pellets….
Successful Weight Loss: Scientists Show That It Might All Be in Your Head
Brain Networks Can Play Role in Weight-Loss Success According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services the obesity prevalence…
Poor Sleep Undermines People’s Attempts To Keep Weight Off After Dieting
Randomized trial finds poor sleeping habits may contribute to regaining weight after weight loss in adults with obesity. New research presented at this year’s European…
New WHO Report: Overweight and Obesity Rates Have Reached Epidemic Proportions Across Europe
The new WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022, to be published today (May 3, 2022) by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, reveals that overweight…
Yale Scientists Discover Key Regulator of Body Weight
Yale researchers have uncovered a regulator of body weight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders. Yale scientists have discovered that a protein…
Supercharge Your Diet With These 5 Science-Backed Benefits of Grapefruit
Grapefruits are one of those fruits that people either love or hate! But if they are to your taste, you could be giving your body…
Beer and Spirits Are Worse for the Waistline and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Than Red or White Wine
Drinking beer and spirits is associated with elevated levels of visceral fat – the harmful type of fat that is associated with an increased risk…
7 Health Food “Imposters” That Aren’t as Healthy as You Think
The reality is that many of the “healthy” foods we eat are actually unhealthy, even some of the so-called “superfoods.” These foods gain a foothold…
The Surprising Health Benefits of Cold Water Therapy
Can immersing yourself in cold be beneficial to your health? Cold water therapy, or cold immersion, is what it sounds like: immersing yourself in cold…
16/8 Intermittent Fasting: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you looking to start 16/8 intermittent fasting? This beginner’s guide will give you all the information you need to get started. This post will…
The Benefits of a Healthy Gut Microbiome for Weight Loss
Don’t underestimate the importance of a healthy gut. Research shows that a healthy gut microbiome is integral to human health. What is this entity known…
Energy-Burning Brown Fat Less Active in Boys With Obesity – Discovery May Lead to New Treatments
Study might offer new therapies to treat obesity. A study at McMaster University has found that brown adipose tissue (BAT) is less active in boys…
Nonsurgical Implant Could Help Overcome Obesity by Killing Cells Producing Ghrelin, the “Hunger Hormone”
When dieting and exercise aren’t enough, weight-loss surgery can be an effective obesity treatment. But people who don’t want surgery have other options, including insertion…
