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By taking a proven migraine drug and experimenting on its potential to temper food intake, scientists have demonstrated how it can be used to reduce body weight in obese mice. The search bodes well for the possibility of repurposing the commonly prescr… Continue reading Migraine drug cuts appetite and drives down weight in obese mice
An international team of researchers experimenting with the function of the endocannabinoid system have shown how it can be manipulated to combat obesity with the help of a synthetic peptide. The studies carried out on mice demonstrate how the treatmen… Continue reading Synthetic peptide acts on endocannabinoid system to combat obesity
Over the past decade or so we’ve seen research illuminate the important differences between the various types of fat in the human body. Part of this effort has focused on ways we might be able to turn bad fat into good fat to tackle obesity, and a new … Continue reading Fat-burning molecule recruits neighboring cells in fight against obesity
Scientists probing the functions of neurons known to play a central role in hunger sensation have discovered a novel signaling pathway by which they influence tendencies to binge eat. The breakthrough raises the prospect of using drugs to suppress this… Continue reading Discovery of key hunger pathway hints at drugs to block binge eating
A physically active lifestyle is known to promote healthier sleep, but many questions remain as to which types of exercise exactly are best for a good night’s rest. Preliminary research results have offered some compelling new answers in this area, dem… Continue reading Weight training improves sleep more than cardio, study suggests
If someone is serious about weightlifting, they’ll typically buy one or more sets of dumbbells, a barbell, and multiple weight plates for the barbell. The new Dualbell system, however, allows existing dumbbells to take the place of the plates, saving s… Continue reading Dualbell system lets dumbbells double as barbell weights
When you’re working out with dumbbells, stopping to add or remove weights can disrupt the whole flow of things. In order to keep those stops as short as possible, NordicTrack has introduced its voice-controlled iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells.Continue Rea… Continue reading NordicTrack iSelect dumbbells change weight via voice commands
When looking at the performance of a vehicle, weight is one of the most important factors in the equation. Heavier vehicles take more energy to accelerate and are harder to …read more Continue reading Does this Lead Make My Car Look Fat?
Over the past decade or so, research has shone a light on the different types of fat in the human body, and shown us how some are more desirable than others when it comes to keeping in shape. A new study has revealed a novel signaling pathway through w… Continue reading Obesity breakthrough reveals how cell “uncoupling” promotes fat burning
We’ve seen a number of interesting studies explore the relationship between poor sleep and obesity, with some also tying in other adverse health effects such as hypertension and diabetes. A new paper has investigated this phenomenon in newborns, findin… Continue reading Extra hour’s sleep lowers obesity risk for newborns