Weight loss research
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 [...]
Water and weight loss: the facts
Water is known as the liquid of life, and for a good reason. It has been largely hypothesized that life started in water. Our bodies, in fact, are largely made of water. It is important for keeping our balance, for optimal bodily functions, and yes, even for weight loss. This article will discuss how water [...]
An overview of weight loss methods
Being weight conscious is not only beneficial for the health but being fit also improves a person’s self esteem. Being over weight or obese is a serious health concern as it is a root cause for various weight related ailments. In such people the metabolism rate is low leading to fat accumulation in the body [...]
Beneficial effects of leptin on weight control in obese people
Leptin, the protein product of the obesity gene (Ob gene), is a 16 kDa, 146 amino acid residue and a blood-borne protein secreted from white adipocytes. Leptin has received considerable attention for its potential for the therapeutic treatment of human obesity. Obesity, defined as an excess of body fat relative to lean body mass, is [...]
I do second Yaoming. Sweating in gym is not my cup of tea.
What about swimming ?
Or cycling for long stretch ...
I am 18 mos post-op for RNY gastric bypass. I a still relatively a newbie. This has been ...
Good article...things that I knew..nice to have it reassured... 
Tips: Apart from the regular 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise, such as walking and jogging, you can also do ...
Can you elaborate more on how can fast food be a treatment for obesity.