Experts in the US have suggested that people who want to lose weight should improve their knowledge before going on a diet. The suggestion is that people need to understand more why their lifestyle is probably one of the major reasons for becoming obese in the first place and more importantly accept that this is [...]
It seems so according to recent research. Scientists suggest that if obese women cut just 5% of their body fat they could also cut their risk of getting cancer. The research also found that there was a 42% reduction in their levels of a particular protein that is implicated in the development of cancer. Seemingly [...]
Until very recently, people who try to lose weight swear by calorie counting and going to the gym. However, with the development of hardware such as smartphones and tablets it seems that software developers have found a way of helping dieters monitor their weight loss. The application is in the form of a new type [...]
It may come as a surprise to many people who avoid sugary foods on the grounds that it increases weight, but recent research seems to suggest differently. Scientists looked at the effects of one particular sugar – Fructose – which is found in fruits and often used in baking. They suggest it will not increase [...]
The number of diets offered nowadays is innumerable and what’s more, many people often say they have tried all the diets under the sun but still haven’t lost weight. As such, this begs the question – is dieting worth it? The answer it seems is yes and no. In other words, dieting does work, but [...]
It is well known that there is a link between obesity and the development of Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a growing and massive problem affecting millions of people worldwide, so it is no surprise that scientists are turning their attention to look at this link in more detail. For instance, rather than just looking [...]
Research by Swedish scientists has found that obese people who are prepared to undergo stomach surgery in order to lose weight are at less risk of having a stroke. It may also lower the risk of a heart attack. Researchers observed and followed 4,047 obese men and women for about 15 years. They were divided [...]
It is generally accepted that lifestyle can have a direct impact on both your health and how long you are likely to live. It is also generally believed that people with unhealthy lifestyles are likely to be punished financially as well, although until now though it wasn’t clear by how much. However, recent research in [...]
Well, some people are starting to think so. What’s more there is apparently a lot of evidence to back up these claims. Certainly doctors recommend that an obese individual should start eating correctly and follow a proper regime of exercise as part of a weight loss programme. However, for a number or years now it [...]
Researchers from John Hopkins University in the USA have found that phoning a support line is just as effective as being face to face with a weight loss coach. Researchers divided participants in the study into 2 groups. In one group they were asked to both see their weight loss coach and then phone them [...]