Insufficient evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss
Study finds no statistical significance to show herbal supplements help with weight loss.... Read More...
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Physical activity is good for your appetite, too
Not only does exercise help burn those extra calories, but it can also have a protective effect against overeating, a new study reports.... Read More...
Keto diet works best in small doses
In the short term, a ketogenic diet can help improve health as well as assist in weight loss. However, the negative effects of the keto diet start to appear after one week. Mice who were fed a ketogenic-style diet for more than seven days consumed more fat than they could burn, and had an increased risk of developing diabetes and obesity. ... Read More...
Losing tongue fat improves sleep apnea
Reduction in tongue fat volume is the main link between weight loss and sleep apnea improvement.... Read More...
Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Be Self-Acceptance
Researchers urge people to reframe negative messages about eating and weight loss for the new year ahead.... Read More...
Poor sense of smell associated with nearly 50% higher risk for death in 10 years
Poor olfaction is correlated with higher long-term mortality in older adults, particularly in those with good health at baseline. Dementia, Parkinson's disease and weight loss may be possible drivers for the higher mortality rates, but around 70% of cases are unexplained. ... Read More...
Healthy Diet May Help Ease Depression Symptoms
A new study adds to growing evidence that altering diet and lifestyle could help to improve symptoms of depression. The study reports, making simple dietary changes, such as eating more nutrient dense meals and cutting back on refined sugars, can help to reduce symptoms associated with anxiety and depression.... Read More...
Exercise is Your Best Defense Against Deep Abdominal Fat
Researchers report the most effective way to reduce internal, visceral fat is to exercise.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
How ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing Weight
Researchers say those who refrain from drinking alcohol during 'Dry January' experience better sleep quality, lose more weight and have more energy than those who don't participate.... Read More...
Obese Mice Lose a Third of Their Fat Using a Natural Protein
Forced expression of the BP3 protein allowed obese mice to reduce their fat mass, despite having a genetic predisposition to eat all the time.... Read More...
Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine
By stimulating cold and nicotine receptors, researchers successfully improved metabolism in mice, helping them to lose weight. Further studies will investigate whether the same results can be achieved in humans. ... Read More...