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09/09/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Cosmo magazine now celebrating morbid obesity, featuring it on their cover in the name of “feminism”

Cosmo U.K. just featured a size-26 model on the cover of their latest issue. While feminists and so-called body positivity activists are celebrating the fact that a 300-pound woman got to be on the cover of a popular magazine, many people are concerned about what kind of message this “activism” is really sending. No one […]

09/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

More than a habit: The formerly obese have increased hunger hormones for two years after dramatic weight loss

Severely obese individuals have more hunger hormones for two years after dramatic weight loss, a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism discovered. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology who looked at the impact, both short- and long-term, of weight […]

08/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to stop your sugar cravings FOR GOOD

Sugar addiction is hard to break. Nutritionists today believe that the usual diet, which consists mostly of processed food and synthetic ingredients, makes reducing sugar cravings extremely hard. This does not mean it can’t be done. To stop your sugar cravings for good, there are two simple things you MUST do. Note that these strategies are […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers say that being exposed to cold temperatures for long periods could reduce the risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes

Exposure to cold temperatures for long periods of time was found to reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. This link between temperature and obesity and diabetes risks is believed to be influenced by the way temperature affects the role of fat cells […]

07/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The welsh onion can combat the effects of a high-fat diet

More than just a cooking ingredient, Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) has been used as a traditional medicine for treating colds, influenza, abdominal pain, headache, and heart disease. Research has yet discovered another health benefit of this superfood. In the study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers revealed that it could also […]

06/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Double whammy: Chemicals found in everyday products such as fast food wrappers found to sabotage metabolism, contribute to weight gain

Gains made from weight loss diets and regular exercise can be compromised by chemicals in the utensils and packaging used to prepare and store otherwise healthy food. This is the conclusion of a Harvard-led study that found a correlation between obesogens and weight increase among dieters. The technical term for obesogens is “perfluoroalkyl substances” (PFAS). They […]

06/10/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eating breakfast regularly can help you stay slim

You’ve probably heard this phrase one too many times – how breakfast is “the most important meal of the day.” There’s some truth to the phrase, however, as researchers found that people who regularly eat breakfast are less likely to gain unwanted weight and have reduced risk of developing dangerous belly fat. Results from a study involving […]

06/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Does Garcinia cambogia really help obese people lose weight?

Obesity and overweight are serious problems the world over, but a study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine may have revealed an unlikely ally in garcinia cambogia, with results indicating that it can help in weight loss. The study, led by researchers from the University of Cordoba in Spain, looked at the effects of garcinia cambogia and […]

05/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

This is why they just keep on getting fatter: Obesity dulls the taste, causing people to crave more sugar and salt

Aside from an increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, people who put on a lot of weight have another thing coming for them. Based on the results of a study conducted by Cornell University researchers, obesity can blunt a person’s taste buds, reducing their ability to enjoy the taste of food, especially for the five […]

05/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Rose hips could be an effective treatment for obesity

Roses are famous all over the world because of their sheer beauty, but that’s not all the plant has to offer. For thousands of years, people have turned to the rose plant not for its flowers but for its fruit, the rose hip. In particular, the fruits have been used in traditional medicine to treat a number of […]

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