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Obesity associated with abnormal bowel habits, not diet

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2019

Study reveals a link between obesity and chronic diarrhea, independent of lifestyle, diet, and other medical conditions. Those who are obese are 60% more likely to experience bouts of chronic diarrhea. A possible explanation could be the link between obesity and low-grade inflammation, which may trigger diarrhea more frequently.... Read More...

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The role of a single molecule in obesity

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2019

A molecule called 27HC directly affects white adipose tissue and increases body fat, even if you eat a healthy diet.... Read More...

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Excess body fat increases the risk of depression

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2019

Those who are 10 kilograms, or 22 pounds, overweight have a 17% increased risk of developing depression. The risk of depression increases in line with how overweight a person is.... Read More...

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Extra weight in 60s may be linked to brain thinning years later

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2019

A higher BMI and bigger waist during your sixties have been linked to an increase in cortical thinning. Having a thinner cortex has previously been associated with an increased Alzheimer's risk.... Read More...

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Supervised fun and exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2019

While exercise alone may improve health and reduce weight in children at risk of obesity, it does not always improve psychosocial health. Overweight children who participated in regular supervised sedentary activities, such as playing board games or painting, showed improvements in depressive symptoms and anger reduction. Combining exercise with sedentary activities could help improve mood and combat obesity.... Read More...

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What made humans ‘the fat primate’?

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

Early humans underwent critical shifts in how DNA was packaged inside fat cells. As a result, the human body's ability to turn "bad" fat into "good", calorie burning fat was reduced.... Read More...

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Weight gain and high BMI linked to lower risk of ALS

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2019

While being overweight may be bad for your general health, researchers discovered an association with higher body mass index (BMI) and a reduced risk of developing ALS. Those with a BMI considered to be in the obese range had a 31% reduced risk of developing ALS, while those considered overweight had an 18% lower risk. ... Read More...

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Do video games drive obesity?

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2019

Study contradicts the popular assumption that video gaming is associated with an increased risk of obesity in children and teenagers. However, researchers did find a small correlation between obesity and adult gamers.... Read More...

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Sleeping with artificial light at night associated with weight gain in women

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2019

Exposure to artificial light while sleeping is associated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity in women. Compared to those who slept without artificial light, those who slept with television or light on were 17% more likely to have an 11 pound or more increase in weight.... Read More...

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Marijuana users weigh less, defying the munchies

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

On average, cannabis users weight 2 pounds less, and have a lower BMI, than those who do not consume marijuana. The findings contradict the popular belief that those who get the munchies after using the substance gain more weight.... Read More...

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Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Maternal obesity is associated with differences in breast milk composition from that of mothers with a lower BMI. The variations of the metabolites may contribute to a higher risk of childhood obesity in children whose mothers are overweight. The findings point to a potential breast milk dependent mechanism for the mother-child transmission of obesity.... Read More...

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Slim People Have a Genetic Advantage When it Comes to Maintaining Their Weight

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers identified several common genetic variants involved in obesity, as well as new genetic regions involved in severe obesity and healthy thinness. ... Read More...

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