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·May 21, 2018·4 min read

Brain Stimulation May Reduce Food Cravings as Obesity Treatment

According to researchers, high frequency dTMS increased beta endorphin levels, producing heightened feelings of reward following food ingestion. Researchers report this form of non-invasive brain stimulation could help alter food cravings in obese people.

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·July 12, 2016·2 min read

MRI Technique Shows What Drinking Water Does to Your Appetite, Stomach and Brain

A new study reveals how drinking water can alter messages from the stomach to the brain and give that full feeling.

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·May 18, 2023·4 min read

The Cold Truth: Chilling Out in the Morning May Boost Fat Burning in Men

Cold exposure in the morning could be more beneficial in boosting metabolism and burning fat in men than in the evening. The study focused on brown adipose tissue (BAT), a distinct type of fat that burns calories to produce heat, particularly in cold temperatures. However, the same effect did not hold true for women.

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·July 14, 2018·3 min read

Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain

Researchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.

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·November 4, 2017·3 min read

Removing Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and Teens

A new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.

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·August 30, 2022·5 min read

Sugar Disrupts Microbiome, Eliminates Protection Against Obesity and Diabetes

Western diets high in sugars reduce the number of Th17 inflammatory cells in the guts of mice, setting off a chain of events that lead to metabolic diseases, prediabetes, and obesity.

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·September 19, 2016·3 min read

Depression in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Researchers have discovered that women who felt depressed during the early stages of pregnancy were almost twice as likely to suffer from gestational diabetes. Additionally, those with gestational diabetes were more likely to report postpartum depression symptoms.

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·October 8, 2026·6 min read

Higher BMI Linked to Longer Survival After a Dementia Diagnosis

A study of 4,500+ adults shows overweight or obese BMI at dementia diagnosis is linked to significantly lower mortality risk, highlighting metabolic reserves.

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·December 11, 2014·3 min read

Obese Children’s Brains More Responsive to Sugar

A new neuroimaging study reports of neural differences in obese children when they taste sugar.

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·November 7, 2023·4 min read

High-Sugar Diets May Fuel Brain Decline

Research suggests a high-sugar diet, commonly associated with obesity, leads to insulin resistance in the brain and may heighten the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The study reveals that this insulin resistance impairs glial cells' ability to clear neuronal debris, a crucial process for preventing neurodegeneration.

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·April 28, 2019·3 min read

Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Regardless of socioeconomic status, children who were overweight by age 7 had a higher risk of developing emotional problems by age 11, researchers report.