obesity
Thinking 'obesity is a disease' makes you more likely to eat high-calorie food
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Research suggests the obesity is a disease message actually undermines important weight-loss efforts.
Turning off a Fat Accumulation Gene to Reduce Obesity proven in Mice
Posted in Science on 11th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
A genetic switch that can accelerate a persons basal metabolic rate; leading to a dramatic reduction in the risk for obesity and diabetes.
Does a junk food diet make you lazy? UCLA psychology study offers answer
Posted in Medicine on 5th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
A new UCLA psychology study provides evidence that being overweight makes people tired and sedentary, not the other way around.
Your Fat Is Why You're Not As Bright As You Could Be
Posted in Medicine on 20th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller
Obesity doesn't make you less intelligent, but it might cloud your cognitive abilities.
Sugar tax 'may be necessary', England's chief medical officer says
Posted in Medicine on 4th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller
Earlier this year doctors called for a soft drinks tax to reduce sugar intake.