Weight loss through slimming found to significantly alter microbiome and brain activity
By the end of the study, their body weight had decreased by an average of 7.6kg, or 7.8%. As expected, they had undergone reductions in body fat and waist circumference.
Light physical activity shows promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat, according to a new study.
Experimental weight-loss drug slashed fat in livers of obese people
A wider study, published in June, found that retatrutide helped obese people lose about a quarter of their starting weight over an 11-month period.
New research finds that 14-hour fasting improves hunger, mood and sleep
A ten-hour window means limiting your daily eating schedule to ten hours and fasting for the remaining 14 hours. For example, if you eat your first bite at 9am, you must eat your last bite by 7pm.
Patients more likely to lose weight if physicians offer advice using optimistic tone, research finds
An analysis of patient encounters at 38 primary care clinics found that patients were more likely to participate in a recommended weight loss program and lose weight successfully if physicians presented treatments for obesity as good news and as an "opportunity" rather than emphasizing the negative consequences of obesity or using neutral language.
Focusing on satiety and satiation may aid long-term weight loss compared to calorie counting diets
Researchers hypothesized that focusing on satiety (feeling free of hunger) and satiation (feeling satisfied with a meal) through the consumption of fruits and vegetables may be better targets for weight loss success.
Combating weight gain during menopause
Menopause marks the end of reproductive years. Fluctuating hormonal levels can lead to a variety of unwanted symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Another common complaint is added pounds.
Very low carbohydrate diets can improve blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight control
For adults with hypertension, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, and are overweight or obese, a VLC diet demonstrated greater improvements in systolic blood pressure, glycemic control, and weight over a four-month period compared to a DASH diet.
Individuals who feel safe where they live lose more weight, study finds
Preliminary Dutch research has shown that the feeling of safety in one's neighborhood is linked to greater weight loss when taking part in lifestyle interventions.
Ear acupuncture with reduced food intake linked to weight loss for adults
An ear acupuncture intervention using metal beads may help induce weight loss for adults, according to findings from two studies presented at the European Congress on Obesity.
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