Study sheds new light on how the brain regulates hunger. The findings may help with the development of new drugs to fight obesity. Read More
Adding selenium to diet products helps prevent obesity and increases healthy lifespan in mouse models. Read More
Mice that consumed high-fat diets not only became obese, they also displayed an increased risk of depression and anxiety symptoms. This was mediated by a defective brain circuit. When the disruptions were corrected either genetically or pharmaceutically, mice displayed fewer symptoms of depression and experienced weight loss. Read More
Reduced levels of estrogen may not be the only risk factor for weight gain associated with menopause. A new study reports sleep disruptions also contribute to increased weight gain during menopause. Read More
Mouse study reveals maternal exercise during pregnancy reduced the transmission of metabolic disorders from obese parents, whether the disorder was apparent in the father or mother. Read More
Reducing stress in young mothers was associated with a decrease in fast food consumption and an improvement in dietary habits. Read More
Young children with inconsistent sleep times at night have, on average, a higher body mass index than those who sleep at regular times. Read More
Obese and overweight people who were sedentary for twenty minutes or more were less able to overcome distractions. Read More
People who suffer from obesity have stronger connections between brain areas associated with the motivation to eat and the rewarding effect of food consumption. Additionally, researchers found noted differences in the thickness of the cerebral cortex of obese test subjects. Read More
Neurons in the infralimbic cortex control the link between food cues and behavioral actions, such as overeating or bad food choices. When these neurons are regulated, the rat models consumed fewer treats. Read More
Researchers identify five biological indicators that have a significant impact on biological aging. Read More
Neuroimaging study reveals obesity may contribute towards neural tissue vulnerability in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say maintaining a healthy weight could help preserve brain structure for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Read More
