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Individuals who cannot metabolise fats may need more intensive lifestyle changes Protracted weight gain can, may be a result of impaired fat metabolism. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the esteemed journal Cell Metabolism shows individuals who...
Women who are metabolically healthy but obese have higher risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to normal weight metabolically healthy women Obesity alone can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases in women - including those who are otherwise fit. A new study...
While lung cancer risk falls five years after quitting, it remains substantially higher than non-smokersJust because you stopped smoking years ago doesn't mean you're out of the woods when it comes to developing lung cancer. That's the "bad" news. The...
Walkers spend more energy if they chew gum while on a walk Chewing gum while walking increased both the walking distance and energy expenditure. The effects are more pronounced in middle-aged and elderly men New research presented at the European Congress...
Video games that require physical activity, called "exergaming" improve quality of life in heart failure patients It sounds too good to be true but video games it seems are exactly what the doctor ordered for heart patients. Results of a new...
The skin not the lungs get exposed to carcinogens during a barbecue Barbecuing and grilling food can literally get under your skin. In a study in Environmental Science & Technology, scientists have reported that skin is a more important pathway for...
Contrary to popular perception high protein intake can increase longevity in heart failure patients Heart failure patients who consume more protein live longer. The findings of a new study that came to this conclusion were presented at the Heart Failure 2018...
If there is a health warning on obesity and diabetes, young people are less likely to buy sweet drinks Graphic warnings on tobacco packs worked; so can graphic earnings on sugar sweetened beverages - what we commonly call cold or...
Women with high weight gain twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer Maintaining a stable and healthy weight around middle age could help prevent some cancers in women. According to new research presented at this year's European Conference on Obesity (ECO)...
Study shows frequency of exercise determines which blood vessels benefit from it Exercising not just keeps you healthy, it also keeps your heart young. Participating in exercise 4-5 days per week is necessary to keep your heart young, according to new...