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UrduA study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their body weight.
Tag: Body Weight
Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quickly
Water fasts, where people consume nothing but water, may not be a long-term weight loss strategy
Seniors Should Stay Fit, Body & Mind – Chula Suggests Ways to Exercise Safely at Home to Keep COVID-19 Away
Chula physical therapy specialist invites seniors to exercise to boost their immunity against COVID-19 and stay fit even during home quarantine with easy ways to exercise at home during the lockdown.
Researchers ID Weight and Energy Balance Pathway Independent of Hunger Hormone
Article title: LRP1 regulates food intake and energy balance in GABAergic neurons independently of leptin action Authors: Min-Chel Kang, Ji A. Seo, Hyon Lee, Aykut Uner, Won-Mo Yang, Kellen Cristina Cruz Rodrigues, Hyun Jeong Kim, Wenjing Li, John Nelson Campbell,…
Sounds, Smells Could Sway Our Self-Image
A lemony scent and light sounds could change the way you feel about yourself. Previously, researchers have shown that visual and tactile stimulation can change a person’s perception of their own body weight. Research being presented by Giada Brianza at the 179th ASA Meeting, has found our hearing and sense of smell can also change how we feel about our self-image, which could help improve healthy behaviors.
Genetic differences in fat shape men and women’s health risks
New findings about body fat help explain the differing health risks men and women face – and set the stage for better, more targeted treatments.
How the urban environment affects the diet of its citizens
Previous studies have revealed the influence of unhealthy food environments on the population’s eating behaviour.
Ancient gut microbiomes shed light on human evolution
The microbiome of our ancestors might have been more important for human evolution than previously thought, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution.
Shift workers at risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes
Shift workers are at a significantly increased risk for sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome, which increases a person’s risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Individuals, employers and physicians can all take steps to mitigate these risks, according to a clinical review in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.