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Obesity

Would You Stop Eating Out To Lose Weight?

January 18, 2012 News & Research

Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight gain. However, a study in the January/February 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior demonstrates that individuals can eat out and still lose weight.

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Gut Microbe Networks Differ From Norm In Obese People, Systems Biology Approach Reveals

January 12, 2012 News & Research

For the first time, researchers have analyzed the multitude of microorganisms residing in the human gut as a complex, integrated biological system, rather than a set of separate species. Their approach has revealed patterns that correspond with excess body weight.

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When Overeating, Calories — Not Protein — Contribute To Increase In Body Fat, Study Finds

January 5, 2012 News & Research

In a study conducted among 25 healthy individuals living in a controlled setting who were randomized to overconsumption of different levels of protein diets, those consuming the low-protein diet had less weight gain compared to those consuming normal and high protein diets, and calories alone, and not protein appeared to contribute to an increase in body fat, according to a study in the January 4 issue of JAMA.

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Intermittent, Low-Carbohydrate Diets More Successful Than Standard Dieting, Study Finds

December 13, 2011 News & Research

An intermittent, low-carbohydrate diet was superior to a standard, daily calorie-restricted diet for reducing weight and lowering blood levels of insulin, a cancer-promoting hormone, according to recent findings. Researchers at Genesis Prevention Center at University Hospital in South Manchester, England, found that restricting carbohydrates two days per week may be a better dietary approach than a standard, daily calorie-restricted diet for preventing…

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New Evidence That Fat Cells Are Not Just Dormant Storage Depots For Calories

December 13, 2011 News & Research

Scientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those spare tires and lower belly pooches — far from being a dormant storage depot for surplus calories — is an active organ that sends chemical signals to other parts of the body, perhaps increasing the risk of heart attacks, cancer, and other diseases.

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Chew Gum, Lose Weight? Hormone That Helps People Feel ‘Full’ After Eating Can Be Delivered Into Bloodstream

November 28, 2011 News & Research

Most people understand that serious weight loss requires changing attitudes toward what they eat and how often they exercise. But, what if the process could be aided by simply chewing a stick of gum after meals? That’s the question a team of scientists, led by Syracuse University chemist Robert Doyle, is trying to answer.

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Benefits Of Nut Consumption For People With Abdominal Obesity, High Blood Sugar, High Blood Pressure

November 16, 2011 Diabetes Research

For the first time, scientists report a link between eating nuts and higher levels of serotonin in the bodies of patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), who are at high risk for heart disease. Serotonin is a substance that helps transmit nerve signals and decreases feelings of hunger, makes people feel happier and improves heart health. It took only one ounce of mixed nuts (raw unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts) a day to produce the good effects.

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Activating Brown Fat: Research Finding May Lead To New Treatments For Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes

November 3, 2011 News & Research

Activating a specialized type of fat, known as brown adipose tissue, may help combat obesity as well as result in better glucose control for type 2 diabetes, according to new research conducted by scientists at the UC Metabolic Diseases Institute.

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Obese People Regain Weight After Dieting Due To Hormones

November 3, 2011 News & Research

Worldwide, there are more than 1.5 billion overweight adults, including 400 million who are obese. In Australia, it is estimated more than 50 per cent of women and 60 per cent of men are either overweight or obese. Although restriction of diet often results in initial weight loss, more than 80 per cent of obese dieters fail to maintain their reduced weight.

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Exercising Restores Sensitivity Of Neurons That Make One Feel Full

October 13, 2011 News & Research

There is now another good reason to exercise. Besides burning calories, exercise restores the sensitivity of neurons involved in the control of satiety (feeling full), which in turn contributes to reduced food intake and consequently weight loss. This is the conclusion of a study led by Brazilian researchers at the University of Campinas…

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Proper Protein Intake Crucial For Moderating Energy Intake, Keeping Obesity At Bay

October 13, 2011 News & Research

Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, but proper protein consumption can help keep it at bay, according to a paper published Oct. 12 in the online journal PLoS ONE. Researchers found that, when subjects were fed a 10% protein diet, they consumed 12% more energy over four days than they did on a 15% protein diet. Moreover, 70%…

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‘Belly Fat’ Linked To Development of Asthma, Study Finds

September 26, 2011 Asthma Research

Belly fat, known clinically as central obesity, has been linked to the development of asthma in a new study. The findings, presented at the European Respiratory Society’s Annual Congress in Amsterdam, have shown central obesity as a risk factor for the disease.

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