Losing weight isn't just a case of restricting the foods or calories you eat, it also comes down to when you eat. Skipping breakfast and snacking late at night delays the body's fat-burning mechanisms. Read More
Researchers have identified a population of immune cells that appear to be associated with neurons which play a role in fat storage and obesity. Read More
Study reveals possible gender-specific influence of overeating on the brain. Being overweight is accompanied by changes in brain structure and... Read More
Researchers explore the neuroscience behind binge eating and the triggers that might make us reach for comfort foods. Read More
Reduction in tongue fat volume is the main link between weight loss and sleep apnea improvement. Read More
Smokers often gain weight when they quit. A new study in mice may help explain why. Scientists have pinpointed a... Read More
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
A new study reports some drugs commonly prescribed to help treat dementia patients can cause significant weight loss and increase mortality. Read More
A new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control. Read More
Eating late, or at inappropriate times might have a significant impact on both weight and normal sleep-wake patterns, a new study published in Cell Metabolism reports. Read More
Taking steps to improve your heart health early in life can help prevent brain shrinkage as you age, a new Neurology study reports. Researchers discovered people who had better heart health scores also had a higher average brain volume as a percentage of their total head size in middle age. Read More
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
