Meta-analysis study suggests dancing is an effective weight-loss intervention
In analyzing data from seven databases of weight loss intervention study information, which included 654 studies and 10 evaluations, the research team found that dancing can be an effective weight loss intervention for both people who are merely overweight and for those who are obese.
Up to three daily servings of kimchi may lower men's obesity risk
Eating up to three daily servings of the Korean classic, kimchi, may lower men's overall risk of obesity, while radish kimchi is linked to a lower prevalence of midriff bulge in both sexes, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.
Study: Bariatric surgery triggers 'substantial' weight loss, improves lung function, possible treatment for obese asthma
Bariatric surgery, a surgical procedure to alter the digestive system or reduce stomach size, triggers "substantial weight loss and improves lung function," according to researchers from the University of Vermont.
Five ways to avoid weight gain and save money on food this Christmas
Fortunately, there are some simple, science-backed hacks for the festive season to help you celebrate with the food traditions you love without impacting your healthy eating habits, weight, or hip pocket.
Weight loss through slimming found to significantly alter microbiome and brain activity
By the end of the study, their body weight had decreased by an average of 7.6kg, or 7.8%. As expected, they had undergone reductions in body fat and waist circumference.
Light physical activity shows promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat, according to a new study.
Experimental weight-loss drug slashed fat in livers of obese people
A wider study, published in June, found that retatrutide helped obese people lose about a quarter of their starting weight over an 11-month period.
New research finds that 14-hour fasting improves hunger, mood and sleep
A ten-hour window means limiting your daily eating schedule to ten hours and fasting for the remaining 14 hours. For example, if you eat your first bite at 9am, you must eat your last bite by 7pm.
Patients more likely to lose weight if physicians offer advice using optimistic tone, research finds
An analysis of patient encounters at 38 primary care clinics found that patients were more likely to participate in a recommended weight loss program and lose weight successfully if physicians presented treatments for obesity as good news and as an "opportunity" rather than emphasizing the negative consequences of obesity or using neutral language.
Focusing on satiety and satiation may aid long-term weight loss compared to calorie counting diets
Researchers hypothesized that focusing on satiety (feeling free of hunger) and satiation (feeling satisfied with a meal) through the consumption of fruits and vegetables may be better targets for weight loss success.
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