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·August 31, 2023·5 min read

Brain’s Weight Switch Found: Eat What You Want, Lose Weight With New Treatment

A revolutionary discovery reveals that astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, play a key role in regulating fat metabolism and obesity. These cells act on a cluster of neurons, known as the GABRA5 cluster, effectively acting as a "switch" for weight regulation.

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·May 22, 2023·7 min read

Viewing Food Images Multiple Times Curbs Appetite

Viewing images of the same food item multiple times can lead to a feeling of fullness. The study found that when participants viewed the same food picture 30 times, they subsequently chose smaller portion sizes compared to those who saw the image just three times.

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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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·April 30, 2023·5 min read

Watching Others Indulge in Junk Food Can Curb Your Appetite and Aid in Weight Loss

Studies show that advertisements showing people eating junk food can actually prompt those on a diet to eat less. The research found that the mere sight of someone eating junk food is enough to put dieters off it. This is because mental imagery, including that of food consumption, can activate similar neural networks to those linked with actual performance or experience. The findings suggest that healthy eating campaigns should include and portray the consumption of unhealthy food, as dieters consciously associate it with a failure to reach their weight loss goals.

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·March 21, 2023·4 min read

Novel Drug Makes Mice Skinny Even on Sugary, Fatty Diet

Researchers have developed a new molecule that limits magnesium transport in mitochondria. The drug prevents weight gain and liver damage in mice who were fed a high-sugar, Western-style diet since birth. After exposure to the molecule, overweight mice started to lose weight.

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·February 13, 2023·4 min read

Time of Day May Determine the Amount of Fat Burned by Exercise

Researchers say that late-morning exercise may be more effective in boosting metabolism and burning fat than late-evening exercise. The findings could prove valuable to those who are overweight and looking to lose fat by implementing an exercise program.

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·January 13, 2023·5 min read

Biomarkers Predict Weight Loss, Suggest Personalized Diets

Cutting calories and exercise alone are not enough to help shift excess weight, a new study reports. Researchers report your gut bacteria and the amount of specific proteins your body produces affects your ability to lose weight and sustain weight loss. Depending on personal biomarkers, so people lose more weight following a low carb diet, while some lose more weight while on a low fat diet.

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·January 12, 2023·4 min read

How Sleep Habits Can Affect Weight

Insufficient sleep is associated with an increased risk of obesity, especially in children. Researchers say altering your sleep pattern and getting sufficient sleep each night may be key to reducing weight gain and obesity.

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·December 15, 2022·3 min read

Patterns of Lifespan Weight Gain and Loss May Predict Dementia Risk

Changes in body weight over a person's lifetime may predict dementia later in life, a new study reveals.

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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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·November 21, 2022·4 min read

Believe It or ‘Nut’, Almonds Can Help You Cut Calories

People who ate almonds lowered their energy intake by 300 kilojoules at their following meal. Almonds alter appetite-regulating hormones and help to reduce food intake.

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·October 21, 2022·3 min read

Certain Foods Reduce Weight and Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women by 88%

Switching to a diet low in animal products and fats, high in vegetables, and adding a serving of soybeans reduced hot flashes and increased weight loss in menopausal women by up to 88%.

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weight loss

Brain’s Weight Switch Found: Eat What You Want, Lose Weight With New Treatment

Viewing Food Images Multiple Times Curbs Appetite

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

Watching Others Indulge in Junk Food Can Curb Your Appetite and Aid in Weight Loss

Novel Drug Makes Mice Skinny Even on Sugary, Fatty Diet

Time of Day May Determine the Amount of Fat Burned by Exercise

Biomarkers Predict Weight Loss, Suggest Personalized Diets

How Sleep Habits Can Affect Weight

Patterns of Lifespan Weight Gain and Loss May Predict Dementia Risk

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

Believe It or ‘Nut’, Almonds Can Help You Cut Calories

Certain Foods Reduce Weight and Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women by 88%

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