Body Fat

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The study was published in the journal, 'Obesity.' (Photo: ANI)

Food outlets near schools can be cause of obesity among children

Studies reveal that proximity to food joints puts children at higher risk of being obese.

25 Nov 2019 12:15 PM

The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Metabolism. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Dietary changes can improve health in old age and extend lifespan

Diet change in old age can lead to longer life.

28 Oct 2019 9:31 AM

Researchers discovered that brown fat secretes more than 100 proteins that are not secreted by white fat. (Photo: ANI)

Concentrate on brown fat can help burn more energy

Want to burn more energy? Concentrate on brown fat.

28 Oct 2019 9:24 AM

Brown fat helps in increasing energy expenditure, and thus helps in weight loss. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

How good body fat helps in weight loss

A new study talks about the role of good body fat in treating obesity.

11 Sep 2019 3:59 PM

According to scientists, a better understanding of the genetic underpinnings of body fat distribution may lead to better treatments for obesity. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Obesity decoded

Genes linked to obesity identified, to help in understanding how genes can predispose certain individuals to obesity.

20 Feb 2019 3:56 PM

Parents need to teach children to make sleep a priority and help them develop a good bedtime routine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenagers' lack of sleep tied to high blood pressure, more body fat

Longer sleep and higher sleep efficiency associated with lower blood pressure, less fat mass, and low cholesterol levels.

16 Jun 2018 11:25 AM

Smoking decreases appetite because nicotine, the primary addictive chemical in tobacco, activates various receptors in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetic obesity risk tied to smoking, says study

Results highlight the role of obesity in influencing smoking initiation and cessation.

31 May 2018 8:27 AM

It was later discovered that it also leads to reduction in protein and fat intake (Photo: AFP)

Gene making people crave sugary treats may also reduce body fat

Another expert warned that FGF21 can also trigger redistribution of fat to the upper body.

11 Apr 2018 2:19 PM

People who want to lose weight, and lose fat in particular, need to avoid sleep loss during the week because you cannot make up for lost sleep on weekends. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says losing sleep makes it harder to lose body fat

Sleep deprivation has been linked to increased risk of obesity, and inadequate sleep has been linked to difficulties with weight loss.

26 Mar 2018 8:07 AM

Body fat levels are typically measured via BMI, which is a ratio of weight to height. (Photo: Pixabay)

High body fat levels may up breast cancer risk: study

The study included participants who had a normal BMI (between 18.5 to 25.0) and no history of breast cancer.

27 Jan 2018 2:43 PM

Green tea has always been a favourite among dieters and is known for its metabolism-boosting capabilities (Photo: Pixabay)

Green tea may help fight obesity and increase memory

Experts say key compound in green tea called EGCG significantly helps reducing body fat.

07 Aug 2017 12:00 PM

Ken Wathall with his wife Jeniffer Wathall. Ken managed to lose half his body fat to gain ripped abs and a higher IQ (Photo: Facebook)

Business owner in his forties increases his IQ after shedding half of his body fat

Ken Wathall, originally from UK shed 10kgs in 12 week transformation which left him with amazing abs and higher IQ level.

02 Aug 2017 10:04 AM

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