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·October 5, 2015·5 min read

Sharp Weight Loss For Older Women With Alzheimer’s Related Gene

According to a new study, women with the APOEe4 allele, a genetic variant closely tied to Alzheimer's disease, face sharper weight loss after the age of 70 than those without the gene, whether they go on to develop dementia or not.

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·August 3, 2015·4 min read

Commonly Prescribed Dementia Drugs Could Cause Harmful Weight Loss

A new study reports some drugs commonly prescribed to help treat dementia patients can cause significant weight loss and increase mortality.

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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.

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·June 28, 2011·3 min read

Eat Today, Pay Tomorrow: Lean Women Think Ahead

Study reveals possible gender-specific influence of overeating on the brain. Being overweight is accompanied by changes in brain structure and...

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·April 5, 2021·4 min read

Unwanted Weight Gain or Weight Loss During the Pandemic? Blame Your Stress Hormones

A recent study found 42% of participants gained, on average, 29 lb of unwanted weight during the pandemic, with people gaining 1.5lb per month. Researchers say a combination of stress, hormones, and dwindling motivation to exercise during the lockdowns may be to blame.

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·June 2, 2021·5 min read

High GI Diet Associated With ‘Weight Gain Creep’ in Adults

Consuming high GI foods, such as white bread and potatoes, following weight loss leads to people regaining weight and increases the risk of developing diabetes.

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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·February 28, 2012·1 min read

Molecular Duo Dictate Weight and Energy Levels

Yale University researchers have discovered a key cellular mechanism that may help the brain control how much we eat, what...

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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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·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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·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.