Belly fat is strongly related with heart disease risk, shows research
It is known that overweight can harm our wellbeing and cause lots of diseases. Among various types of overweight, increasing stomach fat, in particular...
High-protein diet eliminates metabolic benefit of weight loss
A high-protein diet is often recommended by nutritionists to help build muscle and lose fat. Such a diet may include tuna, salmon fillet, chicken...
Oranges can help prevent obesity-related heart disease, liver disease, and diabetes
Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, are good for our health because they are high in vitamin and substances.
In a recent study, researchers...
Replacing sugar-sweetened beverage with water can help lose weight
Sugar-sweetened beverage, such as sweetened milk, contributes to excessive weight gain through added energy intake.
In a recent study, researchers find that replacing sugar-sweetened beverage...
How to maintain weight loss successfully: suggestions based on a 20-year national study
Body weight is a key factor to protect us from chronic disease. Although obese people can lose weight through healthy diet, exercise programs, medicine,...
Eating fruits, vegetables or wholegrain foods may not directly help lose weight
It is known that eating plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and wholegrain foods, can improve health in the long run.
These foods usually contain...
Obesity-related genes do not prevent weight loss, says study
Many factors can influence weight loss, such as emotions, hormones, diet, living environment, physical activity, and relationships with other people.
Among these factors, genetic factors...
Weight loss may reduce risks of 8 more cancers, says study
Obesity is an important health issue in the world. It is estimated that 640 million adults in 2014 and 110 million children and teenagers...
Gene plays the primary role in BMI and obesity transmission
Obesity, which means too much body fat, is a serious health issue. Being obese can increase the risk of many diseases.
The World Health Organization...
Frequent self-weighing can control weight but may hurt self-esteem
When we lose weight successfully, we tend to weigh ourselves a lot to monitor the weight.
As a common strategy, self-weighing can help us correct...