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·November 28, 2022·4 min read

The Green Mediterranean Diet Reduces Twice as Much Visceral Fat as the Mediterranean Diet and 10% More Than a Healthy Diet

A modified version of the Mediterranean diet called the green Mediterranean diet, which consists of enriched dietary polyphenols such as green tea, walnuts, and duckweed, and decreased red meats, reduces more visceral fat than the traditional Mediterranean diet or a traditional diet plan.

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·September 22, 2021·2 min read

The Quality, Not Quantity, of Cardiovascular Fat Can Interfere With Memory Later in Life

Greater radiodensity of perivascular adipose tissue in women during midlife was associated with decreased working memory performance later in life.

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·April 24, 2020·4 min read

Brain insulin sensitivity determines body weight and fat distribution

Study sheds light on the role brain insulin plays in weight and visceral fat accumulation.

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·January 21, 2019·3 min read

Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

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.

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·January 12, 2019·4 min read

Bile Acids Mediate Metabolic Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

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.

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·January 12, 2019·13 min read

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

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.

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·December 27, 2018·4 min read

How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans

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

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·September 10, 2016·4 min read

Men’s Hidden Body Fat Fears Fueling Gym Attendance

According to researchers, for many men, a hidden fer of being fat is driving their gym attendance due to feelings of shame rather than a desire to build muscle.

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·June 10, 2016·5 min read

Copper is Essential for Burning Fat

Researchers report that without enough copper, fat builds up in fat cells without being used.

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·May 27, 2016·7 min read

X-Rays Finding the Blueprint of Why Fat is Yummy

X-ray science is looking for the answers as to why chocolate, cheese and other fatty foods taste so good; and how these tastes can be mimicked by healthier alternatives.