Tag: Obesity

Study Finds Water is Effective in Treating Metabolic Syndrome

Study Finds Water is Effective in Treating Metabolic Syndrome

​Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found that fructose triggers the release of vasopressin, a hormone associated with obesity and diabetes. The team also discovered that water is able to curb the hormone and mitigate metabolic syndrome…
· by Paula Tudoran · 0
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…
· by Katherine Baldwin · 0
Obesity Is Influenced By A Protein In The Brain

Obesity Is Influenced By A Protein In The Brain

What once was considered a symbol of wealth and fertility in the century we’re living is a stigma called obesity. None of the two extremes is the ultimate truth. Back in history, when Peter Paul Rubens was painting overweight women…
· by Asheley Rice · 0
Obesity Can Affect The Brain, According To A New Study

Obesity Can Affect The Brain, According To A New Study

Many people have likely observed that their body tends to gain weight considerably more quickly as they age while maintaining the current shape becomes a more difficult task. Most gym experts and health professionals will argue that this happens because…
· by Anna Daniels · 0