Dieting and Weight Control News

December 5, 2023

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Survey Finds Americans Struggle to Maintain Healthy Habits During the Holiday Season

Dec. 4, 2023 — The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration but many Americans admit the endless flurry of activities make it difficult to eat healthy, exercise and get adequate rest, according to a new ...

From the First Bite, Our Sense of Taste Helps Pace Our Eating

Nov. 22, 2023 — When you eagerly dig into a long-awaited dinner, signals from your stomach to your brain keep you from eating so much you'll regret it -- or so it's been ...

Poor Work Performance Among Japanese Employees Strongly Associated With Insufficient Sleep

Nov. 20, 2023 — This study examined the association between work performance and lifestyle habits among Japanese employees. The results revealed that insufficient sleep was the predominant factor affecting work ...

Following a Mediterranean Diet Reduces the Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older People

Nov. 17, 2023 — Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms ...

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Obesity Linked to Neurodegeneration Through Insulin Resistance

Nov. 7, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Using the common fruit fly, the research shows that a high-sugar diet -- a hallmark of ...

Women With a Heart Healthy Diet in Midlife Are Less Likely to Report Cognitive Decline Later

Oct. 20, 2023 — Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17 percent less likely to report memory loss and other signs of ...

How Plant-Derived Nutrients Can Affect the Gut and Brain

Oct. 10, 2023 — Can plant-derived nutrients alter gut bacteria to affect brain function? Scientists investigated this question in a study of overweight adults. Their findings suggest that dietary fiber can exert ...

Being a Vegetarian May Be Partly in Your Genes

Oct. 4, 2023 — A person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new study has found. The findings open the door to further studies that could have ...

Discrimination Alters Brain-Gut 'Crosstalk,' Prompting Poor Food Choices and Increased Health Risks

Oct. 2, 2023 — People frequently exposed to racial or ethnic discrimination may be more susceptible to obesity and related health risks in part because of a stress ...

Saturated Fat May Interfere With Creating Memories in Aged Brain

Sep. 27, 2023 — New research hints at a few ways fatty foods affect cells in the brain, a finding that could help explain the link between a high-fat diet and impaired memory -- especially as we age. A new study in ...

Early Treatment of Child Obesity Is Effective

Sep. 17, 2023 — The early treatment of obesity in children is effective in both the short and long term, researchers ...

Living in a Disadvantaged Neighborhood Affects Food Choices, Weight Gain and the Microstructure of the Brain

Sep. 15, 2023 — A new study finds poor quality of available foods, increased intake of calories from foods high in trans-fatty acids, and environments that do not ...

A Quarter of People Are Undoing the Benefits of Healthy Meals by Unhealthy Snacking

Sep. 14, 2023 — A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks, which increases the risk of strokes and cardiovascular ...

'Night Owls' More Likely Than 'Early Birds' to Develop Diabetes

Sep. 11, 2023 — A new study has an important message for people who consider themselves night owls. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, ...

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Benefits, Risks in State-Mandated School-Based BMI Assessments

Sep. 12, 2023 — A resource economist finds mandated in-school Body Mass Index assessments adopted in varying forms by 24 states to combat childhood obesity have the potential to improve the health of some students ...

Healthy Lifestyle Can Help Prevent Depression -- And New Research May Explain Why

Sep. 11, 2023 — A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection, while avoiding smoking and too much sedentary ...

Red Blood Cells Exposed to Oxygen Deficiency Protect Against Myocardial Infarction

Sep. 1, 2023 — Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction, according to a new study. The study also shows that the protective effect is enhanced by a nitrate-rich vegetable ...

A New Breakthrough in Obesity Research May Allow You to Lose Fat While Eating All You Want

Aug. 31, 2023 — This is a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide. Researchers have discovered new insights into the regulation of fat metabolism. The focus of ...

A Healthy Diet, Reading, and Doing Sports Promote Reasoning Skills in Children

Aug. 17, 2023 — According to a recent study, improved overall diet quality and reduced consumption of red meat, as well as increased time spent in reading and organized sports enhanced reasoning skills among ...

Anti-Obesity Drug Improves Associative Learning in People With Obesity

Aug. 17, 2023 — Obesity leads to altered energy metabolism and reduced insulin sensitivity of cells. The so-called 'anti-obesity drugs' are increasingly used to treat obesity and have caused tremendous ...

Adherence to a Mediterranean Lifestyle Associated With Lower Risk of All-Cause and Cancer Mortality

Aug. 16, 2023 — People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle -- which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; healthy eating habits like limiting added salts and sugars; and habits promoting ...

How Cold Temperatures Trigger the Brain to Boost Appetite

Aug. 16, 2023 — Scientists' discovery could lead to new weight loss and metabolic health ...

Brain's 'Appetite Control Center' Different in People Who Are Overweight or Living With Obesity

Aug. 8, 2023 — Cambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of people who are overweight and people with obesity when ...

Laboratory Research Finds Gluten Caused Brain Inflammation in Mice

Aug. 8, 2023 — Researchers have found wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in ...

Out With the Life Coach, in With the Chatbot

Aug. 7, 2023 — As we start to edge out of winter, improving our diet and boosting our exercise start to appear on our agenda. But, when it comes to encouraging a healthier lifestyle, it may surprise you that ...

A Mother's Diet Can Protect Her Grandchildren's Brains: Genetic Model Study

Aug. 3, 2023 — Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren, a study using genetic models has found. The discovery is part of a ...

Irregular Sleep Patterns Associated With Harmful Gut Bacteria

Aug. 2, 2023 — New research has found irregular sleep patterns are associated with harmful bacteria in your ...

Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity Could Prevent Hospitalization-Associated Disability in Older People

July 26, 2023 — Hospitalized older people who do not follow a Mediterranean diet could benefit from a physical exercise program to prevent hospitalization-associated disability, that is, loss of skills in daily-life ...

Fewer Teens Now Perceive Themselves as Overweight -- International Study of More Than 745,000 Adolescents

July 4, 2023 — A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their body ...

Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight, but You Might Gain It Back Quickly

June 29, 2023 — Water fasts -- where people consume nothing but water for several days -- might help you lose weight, but it's unclear how long you'll keep it off, according to new research. And the other ...

The Worm That Learned: Diet Found to Affect Learning in Older Nematodes

June 27, 2023 — A group used a nematode model to discover that the weakening of the learning ability of older individuals does not occur when their diet includes the bacteria Lactobacillus reuteri. Since such ...

Molecular Imaging Identifies Brain Changes in Response to Food Cues; Offers Insight Into Obesity Interventions

June 27, 2023 — Molecular imaging with 18F-flubatine PET/MRI has shown that neuroreceptors in the brains of individuals with obesity respond differently to food cues than those in normal-weight individuals, making ...

Lean Body Mass, Age Linked With Alcohol Elimination Rates in Women

June 26, 2023 — Research links women's lean body mass with how quickly they eliminate alcohol from their system. Women with obesity and those who are older eliminate alcohol from their bloodstreams faster than ...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slower Decline in ALS

June 21, 2023 — People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who eat more foods high in certain omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil, walnuts, canola oil and pumpkin seeds may have a slower physical decline from ...

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