Weight Loss Research

Leptin and weight loss

The biochemistry of the human body is amazing – there are so many little chemical reactions that occur within our cells and within our brain that if you really knew what was going on, you would be in awe. Every process has a reason, which means that the current state of our body can always [...]

Role of genes in weight management

Science is constantly trying to get behind the main factors for the obesity epidemic. From our hurried, fast food lifestyle to our laziness and penchant for T.V. watching rather than exercise, it seems relatively clear that, in most cases, the obesity epidemic is a result of our lifestyle choices. But for some, their genetics play [...]

Healthy weight loss helps control high blood pressure

People with high blood pressure are at risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular disease. They frequently have high cholesterol in addition to high blood pressure. Many medical providers recommend losing weight to help combat this health condition. Even people who are only a few pounds overweight can definitely benefit from eating a healthy [...]

Weight loss helps diabetes control

Diabetes is a dangerous, life threatening disease that can impact the daily life of those who have been diagnosed. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) estimates that, in 2007, 7.8% of the population of the United States alone was suffering from diabetes. With diabetes comes a higher risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, blindness, [...]

How can digestive enzymes help me lose weight

There are many ways to lose weight. You can achieve quick weight loss by taking diet pills or following a weight loss diet plan, you can also maintain a long-term healthy weight with a right lifestyle and regular exercise, but one lesser-known natural way is via the use of digestive enzymes. But what are digestive [...]

Why drinking water helps weight loss

One of the simplest ways of stimulating weight loss and metabolism is constantly overlooked by many people. Water is one of the most important things that we can put into our bodies now! However, when you mention drinking water and its weight loss benefits, people either scoff or tell you that they hate drinking water. [...]

Alcohol and weight loss

There are many theories on weight loss, most of them recommend that a person who is dieting or on a weight loss program should avoid drinking alcohol while trying to accomplish this. However, there is now evidence that some moderate intake of certain alcohols is not actually a deterrent to people who are trying to [...]

Night eating and weight loss

One of the worst enemies of any weight loss program is night eating. The main reason for this is that when you eat late at night, you are most likely not going to be doing enough activity to burn off those calories. A bedtime snack is usually a horrible idea when you are trying to [...]

Weight loss improves longevity

Studies have shown that people who are at least markedly obese (30+BMI) are twice as likely to die prematurely than people who are at an ideal weight. Obesity is linked to hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, coronary and peripheral artery disease, respiratory problems, stroke, fatty liver disease and even some cancers.
People with hypertension can develop [...]

Sleep deprivation and weight gain

Studies have shown that there is definitely a correlation between people that are sleep deprived and weight gain which can lead to obesity. Reports on this subject are mixed due to the fact that obese people are more likely to have respiratory issues and sleep apnea which can lead to sleep deprivation. However, there is [...]

Causes of childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is definitely on the rise. Studies show that at least 15% of all children are obese today. Statistics show that genetics and health issues can be contributed to childhood obesity to a lesser degree, however the main contributions to childhood obesity are behavioral in origin and can be prevented to a large degree. [...]

Dietary fat and your health

Fat has become a word that can evoke a slew of negative emotions in many people. Some people think of fat as that oily, nausea-inducing but sinfully good component in many of the foods available in the market today. Others think of it as the part of their body that they want to hide, to [...]