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Big waistline linked to higher risk of obesity-related dementia

In a new study, researchers found waist circumference is a more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index (BMI) in...

To lose weight successfully, eat big lunch and small dinner

In a new study, researchers found when you eat rather than what you eat could have a bigger impact on your weight loss. The new...

This common fruit may help manage obesity, prevent diabetes

In a new study, researchers found avocados may hold the key to managing obesity and helping delay or prevent diabetes. They found how a compound...

To successfully prevent weight gain, try these 6 exercises

Worldwide, obesity is a challenging condition to control because it results from interactions between a person’s genetics and lifestyle. Doctors often recommend exercise, but it...

Obesity and addictions may overlap a lot, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs. But obesity is also a...

Soft drinks are the crucial link between obesity and tooth wear

In a new study, researchers found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among...

Why does obesity lead to respiratory problems?

The reasons people who are obese often develop respiratory problems, from simple shortness of breath to a potentially life-threatening condition known as obesity hypoventilation...

Obesity may harm men and women in different ways

In a new study, researchers found people who carry around unhealthy amounts of weight don't just have heart disease and diabetes to worry about. Obesity...

Intermittent fasting — Foolproof or fad?

Fad diets and exercise routines seem to come and go as often as the refrigerator calls out to people looking to lose a few...

Snacking: the modern habit that could be putting your health and waistline at risk

Cakes, biscuits and energy bars are, for many people, just staples of everyday life—the snacks that keep them going through the day. But most people...