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Losing Weight Quickly Gives More Lasting Results

If you thought the best way to lose and maintain weight was the slow and steady approach, think again. A new study by Lisa Nackers and colleagues, from the University of Florida in the US, suggests that the key to long-term weight loss and maintenance is to lose weight quickly, not gradually, in the initial stages of obesity treatment. Their findings(1) are published online in Springer’s International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. [...]

Sleep Restriction Results In Weight Gain Despite Decreases In Appetite And Consumption

Associated Professional Sleep Societies, in the presence of free access to food, sleep restricted subjects reported decrease in appetite, food cravings and food consumption; however, they gained weight over the course of the study. [...]

Regulating the sugar factory in diabetes

The liver is the sugar factory for the body – when blood sugar (glucose) levels fall, the liver makes and releases more. In people with diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes, the liver doesn’t stop making sugar when it should, so blood sugar levels can rise overnight while they sleep even though they haven’t eaten. [...]

More than a bad night's sleep

Sleep apnea has long been known to be associated with obesity. But a new study published in the June issue of Diabetes Care finds that the disorder is widely undiagnosed among obese individuals with type 2 diabetes – nearly 87 percent of participants reported symptoms, but were never diagnose [...]

Action of ghrelin hormone increases appetite and favors accumulation of abdominal fat

The ghrelin hormone not only stimulates the brain giving rise to an increase in appetite, but also favours the accumulation of lipids in visceral fatty tissue, located in the abdominal zone and considered to be the most harmful. T [...]

Facing the Weight Loss Problem

Not only are we facing the worst economic times in the history of the US, but we are also facing an increase in obesity which is bordering on an epidemic. [...]

Are Artificial Sweeteners Keeping You Fat?

You just very might well be sabotaging yourself when it comes to losing weight and body fat, and you don’t even know it. You think you are doing everything right, exercising regularly and watching what you eat. That can be extremely frustrating. To the point where most people would give up. [...]

The Dangers Of Belly Fat

Learn about the health dangers of having excess fat in your midsection. Also learn keys on how to get rid of that belly fat for a healthier life. [...]

Hypnosis for Weight Loss

Weight Loss with Hypnosis is possible for everyone wanting change in their lives. Weight loss so simple all you need is the want and desire to lose the unwanted pounds and to let go of what was holding you back. It’s all mental! If you are looking for change and to improve your life then hypnosis is for you. [...]

Food Addiction: Getting Off Sugar

If you are worried about food addiction, then you are probably concerned about your sugar intake. I do NOT mean that you should never have your favorite treats again. But sugar is definitely an addictive substance. The more you eat, the more you want. [...]

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