It’s no secret that obesity is a major health challenge today and one that has grown steadily over the past years. But why are we heavier today than we were three decades ago? At one time, experts thought the cause…
Identical twins, two people sharing the same genetic code, often look and act in nearly the same way. However, there are instances where one twin is thin, and the other is overweight or even obese. The reasons for this weight…
If you’re someone who has always been slightly envious of the stick-thin models you see in magazines, on TV, and online, sporting that seemingly unattainable “thigh gap,” take heart. Society seems to be gradually shifting its focus to a healthier,…
Each New Year, countless people commit to losing weight. However, studies have shown that your family can significantly impact your weight-loss journey, often leading to negative outcomes. One of the main issues, according to researchers at Renison University College at…
Ditch the fast food and sugary treats to not only improve your physical health but to also give your mental well-being a boost. Studies are revealing a strong connection between the consumption of donuts, cakes, and fast food with a…
Millions of Americans are unknowingly taking medications that may be robbing them of their natural ability to burn calories and destroying their gut health. This has led to growing concerns that such medications may be fueling a nationwide obesity epidemic,…
The body mass index (BMI) is a flawed measurement system that fails to accurately determine whether an individual is overweight or not. A great example of this is professional athletes, who often fall into high BMI categories despite not being…
If you’re struggling to maintain a healthy weight, one of the main culprits may be an oversized organ – the human brain. Throughout our evolutionary history, our brain has constantly been seeking more food and nutrients, which sometimes creates an…
Long hours sitting at a desk or behind the wheel can slow down your metabolism and cause your body to store fat. However, there’s a way to burn off more fat without completely overhauling your lifestyle. Scientists at Kansas State…
Belly fat can be more dangerous to your health than processed meats like bacon or sausage. Research conducted at Columbia University found that if you’re between the ages of 40 and 85, there’s an 18% chance that belly fat will…
It might surprise you to learn that your body could be packing on the pounds because it believes it’s starving. This can be related to how your ancestors ate, and it affects everyone, including you. A 12-year research project carried…
Millions of people worldwide are striving to lose weight every day. If you’re one of them, you might have a specific reason to shed those pounds or even be following a particular diet. However, there’s a small addition you can…