A vitamin D lack has been linked to an increased risk of obesity; may this be the cause? Vitamin D is a vitamin that actually dissolves in fat that may be found in a variety of foods in its naturally…
According to a recent American Heart Association review, losing weight lowers several cardiovascular disease risk factors even if part of the weight is later gained again so don’t be too concerned about the yo-yo effect if your main goal is…
Recent research reveals that those who don’t get enough sleep may be more likely to gain unhealthful abdominal fat. Studying 12 healthy adults in the hospital for a few weeks, researchers at the Mayo Clinic were able to manage how…
You’re tired of feeling self-conscious about your belly fat, but you don’t know how to get rid of it. Maybe you’ve tried diets or exercise programs that didn’t work. Maybe you can’t seem to find the time to make a…
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often experience unwanted weight gain or loss. In this article, we look at the symptoms of IBS and how they may cause weight fluctuations. The connection between IBS and appetite Irritable bowel syndrome doesn’t…
Insulin helps your cells lose fat, not gain it. That’s one reason why people with diabetes often lose weight. However, insulin also affects appetite. When blood glucose levels are low, insulin signals the brain to stop eating. That helps the…
Pretty much everybody believes that the very first cause of adding some extra kilograms to your body is eating too much. But science always gets updated, and it’s there once again to give us a new intriguing idea to reflect…
Recent study has found a rare gene that seems to provide “substantial protection” against weight gain. As odd as it might sound, there are 1 in 2,500 people who experience this. Researchers examined over 600,000 individuals in the US, UK,…
If like most of us you’ve spent a month indulging in festive goodies and had a few too many Christmas drinks then don’t worry, you’re not alone. Catching up with family and friends and eating more comfort food than you…
We’ve heard of all sorts of diets lately, from low-carb to vegetarian, vegan, keto, and so on. However, regardless of the type of diet you choose, there’s one holy rule: don’t eat ultra-processed foods. A 2016 study has shown that…