Busy People Put On More Weight Studies Say

Medicine & Technology Apr 10, 2019

People who are under a lot of stress both at work and at home tend to gain more weight compared to those who can be considered couch potatoes.

ACV Or The Apple Cider Vinegar: Is It Helpful To Lose weight?

Aug 18, 2017

Some people drink ACV or the apple cider vinegar to curb the body weight, though it is not yet clear how much it is beneficial to serve the said purpose.

Early Teenage Weight Gain Could Result Increase Stroke Risks Upon Reaching Adulthood, Study Reveals

Jul 01, 2017

Researchers reveal the association between teenage weight gain and the increased risk of stroke in a study.

Swallowable Gastric Balloon Could Treat Obesity Without Bloody Procedure

May 23, 2017

A new invention can result to weight loss in a positive way without the need for surgery. It is called a swallowable gastric balloon that could treat obesity in a short period.

Weight Loss Can Slow Cartilage Degenerative Disease Osteoarthritis In The Knee, Study Says

May 02, 2017

A study found out that an activity such as weight loss would slow cartilage degeneration.

Overweight, Underweight People Have Higher Risks Of Migraine Than Those With Normal Weight

Apr 14, 2017

A study found out that overweight and underweight people have an increased risk of migraine. Find out more here.

World's Heaviest Woman Successfully Undergoes Weight Loss Surgery In India

Mar 10, 2017

Eman Ahmed a woman from Egypt successfully underwent weight loss surgery In India. The woman who was believed to be the heaviest woman in the world was airlifted for the operation.

Intermittent Fasting Reportedly Good For Your Health

Feb 17, 2017

A new study by a team at University of Southern California suggests a little bit of fasting not just helps managing weight but also keeps a check on heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Weight-loss surgery is better than changing lifestyle in treating type 2 diabetes, research suggests

Jul 06, 2015

Individuals with type 2 diabetes have better chances of improving from their condition if they undergo weight-loss surgery instead of chinging their lifestyle, a research conducted by a team of experts at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center reveals.

The Truth to China's 'Thunder God Vine' and Why It May Help You Lose Weight

May 23, 2015

The search for the natural miracle cure to help us all lose weight despite our late night transgressions with snack foods is ongoing. The quest is global, as researchers try to parse out the hidden power of various naturally occurring plants. Now, scientists claim that an extract from the traditional Chinese medicine known as "thunder god vine" causes a dramatic reduction in food intake and a corresponding drop in weight among obese mice.

Study Finds Most Commercial Weight Loss Programs Not Backed by Science

Apr 08, 2015

The commercial weight loss industry has grown by leaps and bounds as more and more Americans seek to drop the pounds in any way they can. Today, the industry is worth about $2.5 billion. But, according to a new study, many of these programs are actually backed by any scientifically sound studies.

“Love Hormone” Could Be a Weight-loss Aid for Men

Mar 10, 2015

Early research of a small number of men suggests that the "love hormone" oxytocin may reduce appetite, potentially leading it to become a new tool for weight loss.

The Secret To Stop Smoking And Fitting Into That Black Dress May Be A One Worded Answer―Love

Jan 24, 2015

Putting down that cigarette can be just as hard as saying no to a freshly baked batch of cookies. But a key to adhering to positive behavioral changes may just be not practicing them alone.

Loved Ones Can Be the Key to Losing Weight or Quitting Smoking

Jan 23, 2015

Anyone who has ever tried to quit smoking knows just how hard it can be. Though a new study suggests that if you want to quit smoking, lose weight, or just change an annoying habit, getting help from someone you love could be the key to success.

Get The Protein You Need Directly from Plants

Jan 08, 2015

On your quest for eating healthier, consider reducing or even eliminating your animal-based protein sources with plant-based sources instead.