Understanding the Genes behind Eating Disorders

Understanding the Genes behind Eating Disorders

Are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating rare disorders? Not at all. Research outlines that 4 out of 10 individuals living in Western Europe will get through this at some point in their lives. However, lately, studies on genetic sources…
Obesity Associated With Advancement of Alzheimer’s Disease

Obesity Associated With Advancement of Alzheimer’s Disease

​A new study from the University of Sheffield has discovered that being overweight is additional trouble for brain health and may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease. The groundbreaking multimodal neuroimaging research revealed that obesity might contribute to neural tissue weakening while keeping…
How Genes Contribute to Obesity

How Genes Contribute to Obesity

Science shows that genetics plays a considerable role in obesity but generally to a much lesser degree than many people might believe.  Although genes may increase one’s potential to gain weight, a higher risk for obesity requires external factors, such as abundant food supply…