How many steps do we really need to walk for better health?
Walking has always been recommended for good health.
But the exact number of steps needed for better health has been debated. A recent large-scale study...
Overweight and obese people have unique ‘appetite control center’ in brain
Scientists from Cambridge University discovered something interesting about our brains.
They found that a particular part of the brain, called the hypothalamus, is different in...
Obesity linked to sex- and age- related genes, study finds
The Connection Between Genes and Weight
We all know our weight and body size are influenced by many things: our genes, the environment around us,...
Olive by-product boosts exercise performance
When we think of olives, we usually think of oil.
But there's more to olives than just oil. Recent research has shown that something usually...
How we feel about our sleep matters more than our actual sleep, says study
Did you know how you think about your sleep can change how you feel when you wake up? That's what a group of scientists...
Cognitive behavioral therapy can benefit people after weight loss surgery
Many people undergo a specific operation known as bariatric surgery to lose weight.
This type of surgery changes the way the stomach and small intestine...
This tropical plant may help treat obesity, study finds
Obesity is a major global health concern, significantly contributing to the risk of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
Addressing this issue, a multi-institutional...
Weight loss surgery is a better solution than quick-fix weight loss pills
Nowadays, you can find many promises on social media about quick ways to lose weight. One of the latest trends in diabetes medicine being...
Body contouring helps you lose weight better after weight loss surgery
When people lose a lot of weight, especially after weight loss surgery like bariatric surgery, they often end up with extra skin hanging around...
Counting the wrong sheep: why trouble sleeping is about more than just individual lifestyles...
Sleep may seem straightforward – everyone does it, after all. But as many of us know, getting enough sleep is not necessarily a simple...