The role exercise plays in maintaining insulin levels and BMI may help protect brain volume and stave off dementia in older adults.
Study finds less than 2/3 of people can correctly estimate their BMI, and less than half of people can identify their body size.
Young children with inconsistent sleep times at night have, on average, a higher body mass index than those who sleep at regular times.
Those with a higher body mass index who are given atezolizumab to treat cancer have an improved rate of survival, a new study reveals.
A molecule called 27HC directly affects white adipose tissue and increases body fat, even if you eat a healthy diet.
While being overweight may be bad for your general health, researchers discovered an association with higher body mass index (BMI) and a reduced risk of developing ALS. Those with a BMI considered to be in the obese range had a 31% reduced risk of developing ALS, while those considered overweight had an 18% lower risk.
Caffeine can promote brown adipose tissue function and improve thermogenesis, helping to burn fat more efficiently.
Lower socioeconomic status is associated with a higher risk of psychological distress. The increase in psychological distress is, in turn, associated with higher levels of emotional eating and obesity risks.
Regardless of socioeconomic status, children who were overweight by age 7 had a higher risk of developing emotional problems by age 11, researchers report.
On average, cannabis users weight 2 pounds less, and have a lower BMI, than those who do not consume marijuana. The findings contradict the popular belief that those who get the munchies after using the substance gain more weight.
Obesity and a higher body mass index negatively impacts the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. Ceramides are more abundant in the blood of those who are overweight. The ceramides enter inside the nucleus of monocytes, causing proliferation. The increased number of monocytes travel back to the brain, causing more damage for those with RRMS.
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.
