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Drink Coffee After Breakfast, Not Before, for Better Metabolic Control

Oct. 2, 2020 — The new study looked at the combined effects of disrupted sleep and caffeine on our metabolism - with surprising ...

Sport and Memory Go Hand in Hand

Sep. 23, 2020 — If sport is good for the body, it also seems to be good for the brain. By evaluating memory performance following a sport session, neuroscientists demonstrate that an intensive physical exercise ...

Spouses Shed More Pounds Together Than Alone

Aug. 27, 2020 — Weight loss is most successful in heart attack survivors when partners join in the effort to diet, according to new ...

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Loss of a Specific Enzyme Boosts Fat Metabolism and Exercise Endurance in Mice

Aug. 13, 2020 — Blocking the activity of a fat-regulating enzyme in the muscles of mice leads to an increased capacity for endurance ...

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Inflammatory Gene Provides Clue to Obesity Risk

Sep. 29, 2020 — A gene that helps to control inflammation increases the risk of obesity and could be turned off in mice to stop weight gain, a study has ...

Blood Vessel Growth in Muscle Is Reduced in Women After Menopause

Sep. 22, 2020 — A new study demonstrates that formation of small blood vessels is impaired in the muscle tissue of postmenopausal women. The study's findings highlight the importance of physical activity for women ...

When Is HIIT the Best Exercise Fit?

Sep. 21, 2020 — Determining whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an appropriate form of exercise for the average person has been hotly debated for years. But for one researcher, there's not much to ...

Healthy Diet and Exercise During Pregnancy Could Lead to Healthier Children

Sep. 11, 2020 — New research shows improving the lifestyle of women with obesity during pregnancy could mean long-term cardiovascular benefits for their ...

Common Diabetes Drug Reverses Inflammation in the Liver

Sep. 10, 2020 — The diabetes drug metformin has been prescribed to hundreds of millions of people worldwide as the frontline treatment for type 2 diabetes. Now, researchers have shown the importance of specific ...

Ghrelin May Be an Effective Treatment for Age-Related Muscle Loss

Sep. 8, 2020 — The hormone, ghrelin, may help protect the elderly population from muscle loss, according to a new study. The study found that administering a particular form of ghrelin to older mice helped to ...

Study Focuses on Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet Effect on Older Populations

Aug. 20, 2020 — Medical researchers noted improvements in body composition, fat distribution and metabolic health in response to an eight-week very low-carbohydrate diet. Older adults with obesity are at ...

Anorexia May Stunt Young Women's Growth

Aug. 20, 2020 — Girls with anorexia nervosa can have stunted growth and may not reach their full height potential, according to a new ...

High Intensity Physical Activity in Early Life Could Lead to Stronger Bones in Adulthood

Aug. 18, 2020 — High intensity physical activity in early life might help maximise peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life, according to a new ...