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Tag: obesity
Intense exercise during diet can help reduce fatty food cravings, says new study
[ad_1] During a recent study, researchers found that rats on a 30-day diet who were made to exercise intensely resisted cues for favoured, high-fat food pellets. The findings of the […]
World Liver Day 2022: How to protect your liver when you have diabetes
[ad_1] World Liver Day 2022: Diabetes is a silent killer and damages more body functions than is apparent. If you have diabetes, your liver needs utmost care as not paying […]
Brown adipose tissue is less active in boys with obesity compared to boys with normal BMI: Study
[ad_1] A new study has found that brown adipose tissue (BAT) is less active in boys with obesity compared to boys with normal body mass index (BMI). The study was […]
Adolescents consuming ultra-processed foods are at risk of obesity: Study
[ad_1] Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo have calculated the impact of adolescents consuming ultra-processed foods on the risk of obesity. The findings of the study were published in […]
Night Eating Disorder: Do you eat too much at night? Know early symptoms
[ad_1] Waking up in the middle of the night several times to eat, not able to sleep and feeling sadness and guilt later due to the unhealthy compulsive eating could […]
Diet for diabetes: 6 healthy foods to control your blood sugar levels
[ad_1] Poor food choices coupled with sedentary lifestyle can increase risk of type 2 diabetes significantly. Fried food, high-carb and sugar-laden food may please the taste buds, but contribute majorly […]
Top lifestyle mistakes that could increase your risk of breast cancer
[ad_1] The battle with cancer is never easy and the side-effects are often drastic lowering the immunity of a person suffering from it and making the normal life difficult. While […]
Weight loss doesn’t increase pregnancy chances: Study
[ad_1] A new study has found that there are no fertility benefits from weight loss. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘PLOS Medicine’. A randomized study […]
Upper teens with high BMI at higher risk for severe Covid-19: Study
[ad_1] A new study led by the University of Gothenburg has found that men with a high body mass index (BMI) in their upper teens have an elevated risk of […]
Study links shift work to poorer working memory, slower mental processing
[ad_1] A recent study has shown that shift work is linked to poorer working memory and slower mental processing speed. The study was published in ‘Occupational & Environmental Medicine’. It […]
Small changes do not prevent long-term weight gain: Study
[ad_1] According to a trial done by researchers, small changes to calorie intake and physical activity levels do not prevent long-term weight gain better than monitoring alone. The study was […]
Greater body fat a risk factor for reduced thinking, memory ability: Research
[ad_1] The findings of a recent study have shown that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed in adults. When the researchers […]
World Obesity Day: Experts warn of overweight misconceptions in Africa
[ad_1] Opara Chike, a teacher in one of the Lagos state-owned secondary schools in Ketu — a suburb of Nigeria’s commercial center — is not a first-time father. At 32, […]
World Obesity Day 2022: Top foods to shed kilos and keep obesity at bay
[ad_1] World Obesity Day 2022: Being obese can literally kill you, confirm studies. People who suffer from extreme obesity may shorten their life expectancy up to 14 years. Besides, obesity […]
Lung function in premenopausal, postmenopausal women can decline due to obesity
[ad_1] Obesity has been shown to affect the risk of airway obstructive diseases and can lead to a decline in lung function. A new study suggested that abdominal obesity may […]