Tag Archives: Obesity
Gene That Causes Obesity Isolated In Mice
Scientists have been searching for a way to help people lose unwanted weight without altering their diet or activity level for years. Now, it seems that doctors from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have isolated a gene that can be turned off and prevents mice from getting fat, even if they eat an unhealthy diet! The gene is … [ Read more ]
Does High Insulin Cause Obesity?
A new study appearing in the journal, Cell Metabolism, is re-framing the relationship between obesity and insulin. Researchers are claiming that overeating can lead to chronically high levels of insulin which causes obesity. The long held belief has been that insulin rises as a consequence of obesity and insulin resistance. Scientists used mice which posses two copies of the insulin … [ Read more ]
Workouts Longer Than 50 Minutes May Be Bad For Your Heart
Americans are bombarded with messages about the importance of exercise in terms of reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. However, new research shows that long workouts can over-exert your heart. A long workout qualifies as continuous activity for over fifty minutes. This new finding is in direct contrast to previous research from the 1970s. Back then, a … [ Read more ]
Link Found Between Junk Food And Dementia
Junk food is a staple in American culture. In many places, it’s harder to find healthy, whole foods than to get cheap, nutritionally deficient, ready-to-eat food. This low quality food has been tied to increased risk of diabetes and obesity. But now, researchers have found a link between junk food and memory loss, which can contribute to dementia. Consuming junk … [ Read more ]
Obesity Caused By Electricity?
Whether we like it or not, humans are controlled by a biological clock. Circadian rhythms work in 24 hour time periods and govern our sleep schedules, meal times and productivity. A new study reports that electricity has altered our natural rhythms as we now stay up later, get up early and work longer hours. Being out of sync with our … [ Read more ]
Diet Can Affect DNA In Your Kids and Grandkids
Parents, beware! You won’t believe this, but researchers are claiming that how you eat can affect your DNA and lead to genetic changes in, not only your kids, but your grandkids, too! According to the study, a good diet or a bad one can impact your progeny for years to come. This is important information and can explain how diabetes … [ Read more ]
Discovery of New Chemical That Regulates Biological Clock, Implications for Diabetes
Scientists have recently discovered a chemical that offers major insight into treating Type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disorder that is exacerbated by obesity. Type 2 diabetes is a serious public health issue in the United States because of high rates of obesity. The chemical that has been discovered does not affect glucose production in the liver, which is key for … [ Read more ]
Circle of Friends Influences Obesity in Teenagers
A recent study links the rate of obesity in high school students with their circle of friends. The research sought to determine if students influenced each others’ behavior or if they tended to form friendships with people whose level of fitness was like their own. Scientists found that the high school students with heavier friends tended to gain weight, while … [ Read more ]
