Research from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab has found that weight loss is easily done with the use of smaller plates. Over the years there have been over 50 studies which study the effects of smaller plates and weight loss and yet there seems to be little consensus if they are an effective means ...click here to read more
The Christmas holidays can lead to weight gain and weight loss can be quite challenging. Studies show that during the holidays it is not uncommon for people to gain anywhere from one to ten pounds. While many people want to blame it on the turkey, the reality is that holiday weight gain is largely due ...click here to read more
Researchers from the University of Toronto have uncovered the amount of weight loss or weight gain that is required for others to notice and what others find attractive. Weight loss and weight gain can be noticed in the face, but a few pounds up or down may not be noticeable. Researcher Nicholas Rule, Ph.D., said, “Women ...click here to read more
A recent survey found that 90 percent of respondents overlook the key to successful weight loss. With the New Year approaching, weight loss resolutions are a top priority and yet many fail to actually follow through. Estimates reveal only eight percent of those who make weight loss a New Year’s resolution are successful. Furthermore, even ...click here to read more
MRI studies have revealed that substantial weight loss can significantly lower degeneration of knee cartilage in individuals who are overweight or obese. Obesity is a risk factor for osteoarthritis, a condition where degeneration of joints occurs. The knees are commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Aging baby boomers are not only at a higher risk of being ...click here to read more
As we accumulate more fat the body produces a protein that inhibits our ability to burn fat – this can make weight loss far more difficult. The findings may better help understand obesity and find ways to promote successful weight loss in those who are obese. The majority of fat cells in the body work ...click here to read more
We know that breakfast is an important meal and can aid in weight loss, but researchers have found the right type of breakfast to help you lose weight. The findings are from a Cornell Food and Lab team that aimed to uncover what exactly healthy people eat for breakfast in order to maintain a healthy ...click here to read more
We know that obesity is on the rise, but is junk food to blame? It’s easy to blame soda, candy and processed food, but new research suggests our poor diets aren’t necessarily the cause of the obesity epidemic. The findings come from the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. The researchers uncovered that the consumption ...click here to read more
When it comes to weight loss, low-fat diets are often recommended, but new research suggests they are no different than other popular diets. Study lead, Deirdre Tobias, said, “We found that low-fat diets were not more effective than higher-fat diets for long-term weight loss.” The researchers suggest greater weight loss success has more to do ...click here to read more
BYU health science researchers uncovered that individuals who count their bites they take while eating experience greater weight loss compared to those who don’t. In fact, their study revealed that those who count their bites lose an average of four pounds each month. During the study individuals were asked to count their bites for a ...click here to read more
Liver-mortality has moved its way to being one of the top 12 causes of death within the United States. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has risen to be the most common form of liver disease in the Western world. Previously NAFLD was deemed a benign condition, but as research continues to grow it has been ...click here to read more
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can lead to infertility in women, but research suggests exercise and weight loss can help women regain fertility. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine system disorder affecting female fertility and reproduction. Ovaries become enlarged and small collections of fluid build up. An ultrasound will be able to determine if a woman ...click here to read more
Don’t let the term “diet” in diet soda fool you; diet soda can still lead to weight gain. A new study looked at the dietary habits of over 22,000 Americans and concluded that, to compensate for the drop in calories from a diet beverage, people tend to overeat other food items that often contain more ...click here to read more
Everyone wants to lose those last five pounds. But keeping the weight off can be hard. Maybe in the past you’ve been successful, but somewhere down the road those pounds snuck back. Losing weight and keeping it off can be difficult, but new research suggests your initial weight loss can determine how successful you will ...click here to read more
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