People who lost weight had higher levels of certain beneficial bacteria in their gut.
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We have trillions of microbes in our gut – and each do something different for our body.
Some people believe eating many small meals will boost your metabolism.
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The best eating strategy for weight loss is the one that suits you.
People around the country are ready to celebrate.
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A doctor offers tips on how to safely get exercise, sleep and drinking habits back into shape as the pandemic wanes.
Walking is an easy exercise for everyone to do.
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But more intense exercises – such as weightlifting – are still important for health and fitness.
Stress hormones are closely tied to hunger and motivation.
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It’s been a stressful year, and for 61% of US adults, a year of unwanted weight change too. This isn’t surprising, as stress, eating and motivation are all linked through hormones in the brain.
Participants consumed the equivalent of a tall brewed filter coffee 30 minutes before exercise.
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Participants who ingested caffeine powder burned up to 29% more fat.
Fungi make up a small but important part of gut microbiomes.
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Fungi are a small but important part of the gut microbiome. A new study in mice shows that how much weight mice gain on a processed food diet depends on this fungal microbiome.
Tracking what you eat is one method proven to work.
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Behavioural psychology aims to help us understand why we make the choices we do.
Participants lost around 15% of their body weight on average.
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Semaglutide works by controlling appetite.
The body slows your metabolism on purpose to prevent weight loss.
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Certain body processes aim to prevent weight loss by slowing our metabolic rate.
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If you’ve ever had a bout of gout, you’ll know it’s truly awful. Here’s what causes it, and what you can do about it.
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While 2020 is now behind us, some of us may still be hanging on to a few COVID kilos. Shifting them can start with a few simple changes.
Were low-carb diets really better at achieving remission?
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Latest meta-analysis shows weight loss is the most important factor in achieving remission.
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20th-century fad diets didn’t look all that different from those popular today.
Weight loss is often recommended to type 2 diabetes patients.
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‘One-size-fits-all’ weight loss advice could be inadvertently harmful to some patients.
Getting the portions right can be tricky.
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People worried about gaining weight over the holidays may try to estimate how many calories are in the foods they put on their plates. But it’s not as easy as it looks.
The diet could reinforce bad eating habits.
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This latest fad diet draws many parallels with other intermittent fasting-type diets.
Teenagers who dieted and thought they were overweight had greater symptoms of depression than those in previous generations.
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Over the past 30 years, teenagers have become more concerned with their weight and losing weight.
Superset exercises should target opposing muscle groups.
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The key is to make sure you’re performing them correctly.
Eating small meals often, or snacking on nutrient-dense foods (like nuts), is one way to increase calorie intake.
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The only way to gain weight is to eat more calories than your body requires.