Obesity is mainly the result of overeating and excess consumption of sweet and processed foods accompanied by the lack of adequate physical activity. An average healthy person generally takes food just enough to meet the requirements of his energy expenditure. As a result of this, his weight remains stable. But, for some reason, if this […]
Alzheimer can be inherited from mother
People may be at higher risk of mind-robbing condition, the Alzheimer’s disease whose mothers have had it, according to a new study. The link may be a dysfunction in how the brain handles sugar, which could probably be genetic and starts years before symptoms of Alzheimer’s appear, researchers say. As explained by lead researcher Lisa […]
Lack of Adequate Sleep can cause Health Havocs
Various Studies indicate that lack or inadequate sleep can produce different harmful effects on body’s immune systems to fight diseases. Here are some of the researched findings: 1. Resistance to Insulin: Insulin helps the transportation of glucose in the body. People with inadequate or irregular sleep have difficulty in the metabolism of sugar in their […]
Scientists identify obesity gene
According to a study published in the British journal Nature, British and French scientists have identified several variants of a single gene that boost the risk of obesity. Earlier research had shown that an extremely rare mutation in the same PCSK1 gene can, all by itself, lead to huge weight gains, making it known source […]
Alcohol Abuse can Cause Permanent Damage to the Brain
It is a well known fact that alcohol acts on the central nervous system and slows down the functions of the brain and is considered universally to be the most abused drink. Now there is more disturbing news about its ill-effects. A new study reports that too much alcohol could cause Brian injury and […]
EATING SMALLER MEALS MAY NOT HELP YOU LOOSE WEIGHT
Eating smaller meals may not help you loose weight Overweight people are often advised to eat smaller meals more often to shed those extra pounds. Now, however, a new study has found that this dieting method is nothing more than a myth, and it won’t help you loose weight. Dieticians put the theory […]
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