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The paradox of weight loss: Why losing pounds may not always lead to better...

One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognize as an obsession with weight control. Thin was in, and magazines...

Scientists find a surprising link between obesity and food pleasure

We often think people gain weight because junk food tastes too good. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals a surprising...

Where you live may affect your risk of dementia, study finds

A new study suggests that people living in poorer neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living in more...

Just 5 minutes weight training daily can boost your health, study shows

Good news for people who find it hard to exercise: just five minutes a day of a special kind of movement called “eccentric exercise”...

Can time-restricted eating help you lose weight?

Time-restricted eating is becoming a popular way to lose weight, but does it really work? A new study from the University of Mississippi suggests it...

Research discovers a hidden cause of obesity

Obesity has been rising all over the world since the 1970s. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...

What is reformer pilates? And is it worth the cost?

Reformer pilates is steadily growing in popularity, with new studios opening regularly in major cities all over the world. But what exactly is reformer pilates?...

Working later in life strongly benefit your health and well-being

Many older Americans continue working after the age of 50, not just for financial reasons but also because it benefits their physical and mental...

Losing weight offers long-term health benefits—even if some weight is regained

A new study from the University of Gothenburg brings encouraging news for people who have undergone significant weight loss through bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The...

Losing weight and gaining it back may harm muscles, study finds

A new study from the University of Leicester has found that people who lose weight and later regain it may end up with less...