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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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·September 12, 2022·5 min read

Front-Loading Calories Early in the Day Reduces Hunger but Does Not Affect Weight Loss

Eating your largest meal at breakfast time may help decrease appetite for the rest of the day but it does not affect the way in which the body metabolizes calories in a different way to any other meal.

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·August 24, 2022·6 min read

Exploring the Role of Appetite Change in Depression

The direction of appetite change associated with depression was linked to specific changes in the brain's reward system.

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·August 2, 2022·3 min read

High-Intensity Interval Training Can Help Burn More Fat

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) burns more fat than aerobic exercise, a new study finds.

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·July 11, 2022·4 min read

Migraine Drug Effective for Weight Loss

Triptans, drugs commonly prescribed for migraine relief, may be effective for the treatment of obesity. Daily triptan exposure led to reduced food intake and increased weight loss in mouse models.

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·June 27, 2022·3 min read

Higher Protein Intake While Dieting Leads to Healthier Eating

Incorporating a high-protein eating plan while dieting leads to healthier overall eating choices and helps reduce the loss of lean body mass. Reduced loss of lean body fat is associated with weight loss.

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·April 23, 2022·4 min read

Ubiquitous Nutrients Suppress Appetite and Promote Movement

Non-essential amino acids influence the brain in a way that curbs appetite and promotes exercise.

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·December 13, 2021·5 min read

Flavor Your Food With “Flavanols (Flavan 3-Ols)” to Burn Excess Fat

Researchers have found a direct connection between flavan 3-ols consumption and fat browning by activation in the sympathetic nervous system. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for obesity-related disorders.