Jul
16
Omega imbalance can make obesity ‘inheritable’: study (AFP)
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AFP - Overeating combined with the wrong mix of fats in one’s diet can cause obesity to be carried over from one generation to the next, researchers in France reported Friday.
Jul
14
New Research Finds That Chemicals In Soy Reduce Weight Gain In A Rat Model Of Menopause
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Research presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, finds that a diet rich in soy prevents weight gain in post-menopausal female rats…
Jul
7
In Order To Prevent Diet-Induced Obesity, Protein Must Exist In Specific Brain Cells
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A protein found in cells throughout the body must be present in a specific set of neurons in the brain to prevent weight gain after chronic feeding on high-calorie meals, new findings from UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggest…
Jun
30
Brain Study Highlights Role Of Dopamine In Impulsive Behavior
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It’s a common scenario: you’re on a diet, determined to give up eating cakes, but as you pass the cake counter, all resolve disappears… Now, scientists at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL (University College London) have shed light on the brain processes that affect our will power and make us act impulsively…
Jun
24
All winter and spring you’ve been hiding under your layers. But now the first beacon of summer - Memorial Day - has passed, and summer is officially in full swing. It’s time to finally shed your layers for warmer weather! If your diet hasn’t been up to par and you’re worried about shimmying into a swimsuit, don’t despair. There’s plenty of time to lose weight the healthy way and shed your cover-up with confidence. Click to read now
Jun
24
Study Finds High Levels Of Fructose, Trans Fats Lead To Significant Liver Disease
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Scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have discovered that a diet with high levels of fructose, sucrose, and of trans fats not only increases obesity, but also leads to significant fatty liver disease with scar tissue…
Jun
22
Well-Defined Quantity Of Antioxidants In Diet Can Improve Insulin Resistance
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A diet rich in natural antioxidants improves insulin sensitivity in insulin-resistant obese adults and enhances the effect of the insulin-sensitizing drug metformin, a preliminary study from Italy finds. The results will be presented at The Endocrine Society’s 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego…
Jun
7
Losing Hair? Try These Foods That May Save Your Hair!
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Hair loss is definitely one of the most dreaded conditions for men and women alike, although it is perceived to afflict more men than women. Millions of dollars are spent on hair restoration products and procedures every year, but have you clued in that your diet and your lifestyle may play a role in the health of your hair - or lack thereof? Click to read now
Jun
1
Making food choices based on television advertising results in a very imbalanced diet according to a new study comparing the nutritional content of food choices influenced by television to nutritional guidelines published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association…
May
28
Mexico City Puts Cops On Diet
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The problem of overweight officers is now so great that the authorities in Mexico City have brought in a new eating plan, cutting a cop’s daily menu offering from 4,000 to 2,500 calories. The Mexican capital of nearly 9 million citizens is one of the most populous cities in the world, requiring a police force of 70,000 officers, three quarters of whom are overweight…