Studies And Research
Government Study Indicates Childhood Obesity Rates Going Down In New York City
A recent government study has determined that childhood obesity rates are falling in New York City. According to statistics, there are now approximately 6,500 fewer obese children in the public school system in New York City. The study by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) is published in the December 15th edition of the CDC …
Harvard University Researchers Working On Weight Loss Pill That Mimics Exercise
American scientists at Harvard University have developed a pill which can copy the positive benefits of exercise in mice. The researchers noted that after just 10 days, obese and sedentary mice were showing improvements in their ability to regulate blood sugar levels and in some instances had actually lost weight. It is hypothesized that long-term …
High Energy Diets Result In Greater Weight Gain
While energy bars may be all the rage, it’s possible that only those burning those extra calories with strenuous physical training should be consuming them. A recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals that excessive consumption of energy dense foods (ED) is associated with weight gain in children …
High Fat Diet Causes Artery Damage Sooner Than Anticipated In Animal Study
One recent study published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Transitional Research found that mice fed a high-fat diet for only 6 weeks showed signs of changes in their arteries. According to a report by Medical News Today, the study found, “that the structural and mechanical properties of small arteries were rapidly altered, even after only …
Images Of Thin Woman Can Increase The Risk Of Developing An Eating Disorder
Recent Study In a recent study at Brigham Young University in Utah, healthy women looked at images of models in skimpy bikinis. Not all of the models were model thin some were too thin, some average and some overweight. The women who viewed the images were all of average weight and had a normal amount …
Liver Disease And Obesity Linked To Defective Fat Sensor
London researchers have discovered that a fault in a protein that functions as a fat sensor may be one cause of obesity and liver disease. The protein GPR120 is normally found in the gut, liver and fat tissue and responds to unsaturated fatty acids, however mice deficient in the protein were more likely to develop …
Long-Term Health Of College Students Impacted By Heavy Drinking Combined With Eating Disorders
A new study from the University of Missouri has determined that the combination of heavy alcohol consumption with eating disorders can severely affect the long-term health of college students. Researchers examined the relationship between alcohol misuse and eating disorders, including restricting calorie intake and purging. According to survey results, about 3 times more women than …
Long-Term, High Fat Diets Alter The Brains Of Mice: The Changes In The Brain May Contribute To The Cycles Of Weight Gain
A new study has discovered that when mice are fed a high-fat diet for a prolonged period of time their brains show irreversible changes in the areas associated with reward and pleasure. What the Data Showed “Our data show that chronic consumption of a high-fat diet leads to significant changes in brain chemistry,” said senior …
Lower Risk Of Stroke In Women Who Follow Diets High In Fruits, Vegetables, And Grains
According to researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, females who consume lots of fruit, vegetables, and grains in their diet reduce their risk of stroke. This is true for women who have a history of cardiovascular disease as well. It is believed that these foods which are rich in antioxidants reduce oxidative stress and …
Michelle Obama Among Those Announcing New Nutritional Guidelines For School Meals
Michelle Obama, the wife of the US president, has announced the first nutritional overhaul of school meals in the United States for 15 years during a visit with elementary school students in Alexandria, Virginia. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and well-known chef and television personality Rachael Ray were also present at the school when the announcement …
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