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Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.... Read More...

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Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

Researchers report bile acids play a key role in providing positive metabolic effects after weight loss surgery. The study also suggest the intestinal microbiome participates in post surgical improvements following gastric bypass. The findings could help develop new treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers report.... Read More...

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Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2019

UCSF researchers report the food and beverage industries push sugary products while obfuscating the significant health issues added sugars can cause. The findings shed light on sugars' link to disease and exposes industrial tactics to downplay the public health risks of diets too high in sugar.... Read More...

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Excessive Body Fat Around Middle Linked to Smaller Brain Size

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

Researchers report obesity and excessive body fat around the middle is associated with lower grey matter volume in the brain. The study also found a link between obesity and shrinkage in specific brain areas.... Read More...

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How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2018

According to researchers, interleukin 6 plays a critical role in how exercise helps to reduce body fat.... Read More...

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Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2018

Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.... Read More...

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Sweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body Fat

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2018

Researchers report people with the 'sweet tooth', FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.... Read More...

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Stress Response Affected by Body Fat’s Signals to Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 23, 2015

A new study reports too much extra fat can impair the body's ability to send signals to the brain to stop stress responses.... Read More...

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body fat

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Sugar’s Sick Secrets: How Industry Forces Have Manipulated Science to Downplay the Harm

Excessive Body Fat Around Middle Linked to Smaller Brain Size

How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans

Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Sweet Tooth Gene Linked to Less Body Fat

Stress Response Affected by Body Fat’s Signals to Brain