Fat Loss
Diets rich in antioxidant resveratrol fail to reduce deaths, heart disease or cancer
A study of Italians who consume a diet rich in resveratrol — the compound found in red wine, dark chocolate and berries — finds they live no longer than and are just as likely to develop cardiovascular disease or cancer as those who eat or drink smaller amounts of the antioxidant. “The story of resveratrol […]
Eating more fruits, vegetables may cut stroke risk worldwide
Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of stroke worldwide, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 20 studies published over the last 19 years to assess the effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on risk of stroke globally. The combined studies involved 760,629 […]
Humans may benefit from new insights into polar bear’s adaptation to high-fat diet
A comparison of the genomes of polar bears and brown bears reveals that the polar bear is a much younger species than previously believed, having diverged from brown bears less than 500,000 years ago. The analysis also uncovered several genes that may be involved in the polar bears’ extreme adaptations to life in the high […]
Obesity drug failing patients due to lack of education about side-effects
A new study, published today in the Journal of Health Psychology, found that patients who gained weight 18 months after taking Orlistat attributed their weight-loss failure either to the side effects which have prevented them from sticking to the medication or felt that the medication simply had not worked. The team from the University of […]
Impulsivity is risk factor for food addiction
Have you ever said to yourself that you would only have a handful of potato chips from the bag then, minutes later, realized you ate the whole thing? A recent study shows that this type of impulsive behavior might not be easily controlled — and could be a risk factor in the development of food […]
Lean patients with fatty liver disease have higher mortality rate
Despite being of a healthier weight, lean patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have a higher overall mortality rate than patients with NAFLD who are overweight or obese, according to new research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). In addition to finding higher mortality rates, an international team of researchers found that lean […]
Investigators find something fishy with classical evidence for dietary fish recommendations
Oily fish are currently recommended as part of a heart healthy diet. This guideline is partially based on the landmark 1970s study from Bang and Dyerberg that connected the low incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among the the Inuit of Greenland to their diet, rich in whale and seal blubber. Now, researchers have found […]
Everyone's Reading. . . The Party Slim Down Plan & The Magical Chill Pill We All Need
How to Lose Weight For an Event & Jessica Alba Body Weight Loss Tips: If you’ve got a big event coming up your body prep need not involve weeks of minimal eating and botox injections to get the body you’re after. By being consistent with training and smart nutrition you can easily drop the weight, […]
Can You Target Fat Loss?
By Steve Steinberg, upwave.com updated 8:41 AM EDT, Thu April 17, 2014 13 comfort foods to boost weight loss Hot chocolate Collard greens Chicken noodle soup Coffee Pot roast Oatmeal Roasted carrots Red wine Pumpkin Chili Chickpeas Roasted potatoes Mashed sweet potatoes STORY HIGHLIGHTS Where your body loses fat has more to do with genetics […]
Blood pressure control, lifestyle changes key to preventing subsequent strokes
Stroke survivors should control their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight and do moderate physical activity regularly to avoid having another stroke, according to an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association scientific statement. They should also receive other evidence-based therapy specific to their individual health, which may include aspirin therapy or a surgical procedure to keep neck […]