Molecule from trees helps female mice only resist weight gain
A molecule found in some plants can combat weight gain induced by a high-fat diet, but only in female mice, not males. 7,8-dihydroxyflavone (7,8-DHF) is thought to mimic the effects of a growth factor...
View ArticleEase of weight loss influenced by individual biology
For the first time in a lab, researchers at the National Institutes of Health found evidence supporting the commonly held belief that people with certain physiologies lose less weight than others when...
View ArticleSavoring meals increases energy expenditure after meal intake
The benefits of eating slowly and chewing thoroughly have been proposed for over a century, but there has been little actual proof of the theory. Now, Naoyuki Hayashi and Yuka Hamada at Tokyo Institute...
View ArticleStudy compares active video gaming to unstructured outdoor play
The increasing use of video games is often blamed for children's lack of interest in physical activity, but a UT study recently published in the Games for Health Journal suggests that active video...
View ArticleScientists uncover unique role of nerve cells in the body's use of energy
While it is well-known that weight gain results from an imbalance between what we eat and our energy expenditure, what is not obvious is the role that the nervous system plays in controlling that...
View ArticleEnergy expenditure increases after gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery often leads to a sustained weight loss. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have found part of the explanation: the operation enhances energy expenditure such that eating actually...
View ArticleFemale mice exposed to environmental chemicals may show decreased physical...
Endocrine disruptors are contaminants that interfere with endocrine or hormone systems and can cause tumors, birth defects and developmental disorders in mammals. Often, these contaminants are used in...
View ArticleSitting no worse for health than standing, UK study claims
Sitting down is no worse for you than standing up as long as you take regular exercise, a British study said Monday, casting doubt on the health benefits of sit-stand work stations.
View ArticlePeople with sedentary lifestyles are at increased risk of developing kidney...
Being sedentary for too long during the day may be a risk factor for chronic kidney disease, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3-8 at the San Diego Convention...
View ArticleWhy sleep could be the key to tackling mental illness
We are only beginning to unravel the genetic and biochemical basis of mental illness – a vague term including conditions as diverse as anxiety, depression, and mood and psychotic disorders. With...
View ArticleBrain receptor regulates fat burning in cells
Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have discovered an unusual regulator of body weight and the metabolic syndrome: a molecular mechanism more commonly associated with brain cells. Lowering levels...
View ArticleWhy you won't lose weight with exercise alone
Exercise by itself isn't always enough to take off the weight. Now, evidence reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on January 28 helps to explain why that is: our bodies adapt to higher...
View ArticleNew research shows it is easier for women to gain weight
For many people preventing weight gain can seem like an uphill struggle but scientists led by the University of Aberdeen have discovered why it may be even harder for women.
View ArticleGood news! You're likely burning more calories than you thought when you're...
Walking is the most common exercise, and many walkers like to count how many calories are burned.
View ArticleActivity trackers don't measure energy expenditure. Should you care?
Earlier this week Alex Hutchinson reported on a new study examining the accuracy of activity monitors (Fitbits, Jawbone, etc) for measuring energy expenditure. Not surprisingly, the results suggest...
View ArticleLoss of inflammatory signaling molecule protects mice against diet-induced...
Obesity and subsequent complications are increasing in frequency worldwide. The accumulation of adipose tissue is associated with increased inflammation, and it has been proposed that modification of...
View ArticleWeight and diet may help predict sleep quality
The old adage "you are what you eat," may be better phrased as "your sleep relates to what you eat." An individual's body composition and caloric intake can influence time spent in specific sleep...
View ArticleFitness bands undervalue your effort, study finds
Popular wrist-worn fitness monitors underestimate energy expenditure with variances of more than 40 per cent, University of Queensland researchers have found.
View ArticleHow to increase the fat burned during exercise
During exercise, oxidation of fat and carbohydrates depends on the intensity and duration of the activity. A new study analyses the effect of consuming an alkaloid, p-synephrine, on the burning of...
View ArticleStanding up for weight management
Alternating positions between standing and sitting while performing deskwork could make the difference in whether the thin red needle in your bathroom scale tilts to the left or the right of your goal...
View ArticleCut dietary omega 6 and boost omega 3 to curb soaring obesity rates, urge...
Governments and international bodies should ditch their obsession with calories and energy expenditure to curb soaring obesity rates, and instead focus on restoring the correct balance of omega 6 and...
View ArticleHigh-mileage runners expend less energy
(HealthDay)—The bodies of runners who put in a lot of mileage appear to be more efficient at running compared to those who run less, a new study finds.
View ArticleDaily energy expenditure linked to health care utilization
(HealthDay)—Lower intensity of peak daily energy expenditure estimated from ambulatory electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring is associated with increased health care utilization, according to a study...
View ArticleScientists take aim at obesity-linked protein
Scientists are working to understand the mechanisms that make weight loss so complicated. Exercise burns calories, of course, but scientists are also looking at how the body burns more energy to stay...
View ArticleWhat exercises burn the most calories?
Researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) have calculated for the first time the real energy expenditure in different training programs, including both aerobic and anaerobic forms.
View ArticleWhy our brain cells may prevent us burning fat when we're dieting
A study carried out in mice may help explain why dieting can be an inefficient way to lose weight: key brain cells act as a trigger to prevent us burning calories when food is scarce.
View ArticleFitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not calories burned, study...
Fitness trackers accurately measure heart rate but not calories burned, Stanford study finds
View ArticleAre activity monitors fit for exercise research? Getting there, but further...
Activity monitors or fitness trackers are fun and informative gadgets to help track daily physical activity. But as a source of objective data for research on the health benefits of exercise, they're...
View ArticleRevealed: Brain 'switch' tells body to burn fat after a meal
Scientists at Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute have found a mechanism by which the brain coordinates feeding with energy expenditure, solving a puzzle that has previously eluded...
View ArticleYour bones affect your appetite—and your metabolism
Your skeleton is much more than the structure supporting your muscles and other tissues. It produces hormones, too. And Mathieu Ferron knows a lot about it. The researcher at the Montreal Clinical...
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