Insulin resistance linked to faster cognitive decline
Researchers have found that insulin resistance is linked to a faster decline in cognitive performance.
Mar 22, 2017, 22:25 PM IST
Combating obesity: This drug produces 'brown fat' that burns calories
Researchers found that mice treated mice with a drug called bexarotene (Bex) had more "brown fat, faster metabolisms and less body weight gain, even after being fed a high-calorie diet".
Jan 18, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
Eating blue maize may reduce BP, cholesterol, fat
In the study, the rats were fed on a high-sugar and high-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. They were given blue maize extracts during a period of 4 weeks.
Jan 14, 2017, 00:26 AM IST
'Workplace cake culture' may make you fat
However, it was detrimental to employees' health and they should make a New Year's resolution to "combat cake culture" in 2017, he said.
Jan 04, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Weight loss: Five effective ways to rev up your metabolism!
Metabolism is a natural process that takes place within the cells of living organisms.
Dec 01, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
Low calorie drinks could make you fatter
In a recent study, scientists have found that low calorie fizzy drinks could actually make you fatter than regular options.Individuals following diet could gain better results by deterring from the supposedly `healthy` variants, reports Express.
Nov 28, 2016, 14:14 PM IST
Want to burn fat faster? Don't skip exercise
"Exercise produces more irisin, which has many beneficial effects including fat reduction, stronger bones and better cardiovascular health.
Oct 05, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
Shocking! Sugar industry paid Harvard scientists to blame fat for heart disease
As per a special report in JAMA Internal Medicine, an industry group then called the Sugar Research Foundation, which is known as the Sugar Association today, sponsored some research on fat as the 'dietary culprit' in heart disease – an attempt to refute concerns about sugar's role in heart disease.
Sep 16, 2016, 14:33 PM IST
These body hacks will make you look SLIMMER! Watch video asap
Do you always feel cringy while trying any new outfit? Those extra layers of not-so-fab flab coming out is worrying you? Do not panic!
Aug 09, 2016, 12:00 PM IST
New nutrition model to help fight obesity
Calling for a radical rethinking of human nutrition science, scienists have developed a new framework called "nutritional geometry" which is the culmination of more than 20 years of research in the field.
Aug 01, 2016, 15:32 PM IST
Here`s why some fat risks your health, while others don't
According to the University of Naples Federico II study, a diet high in saturated fat affects a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which helps regulate hunger, making it struggle to control what you eat.
Aug 01, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
DNA: Analyzing the problem of obesity and its side effect
Watch our special report on the fat problem in India and its side effects in our special segment DNA.
Jul 31, 2016, 15:12 PM IST
Reasons why you should add more protein to your diet!
Sources of protein include grains, legumes and nuts, as well as animal sources such as meats, dairy products, fish and eggs.
Jul 01, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Want to live longer? Restrict your calorie intake!
The researchers found that calorie restriction had a much bigger effect on metabolic outcomes than the amount of fat in the diet.
Jun 30, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
I have had body issues for a long time: Ileana D'Cruz
Ileana D'Cruz has revealed she does feel the pressure of looking perfect always as an actress. The "Barfi" star said she struggled to accept her "unusual" body type and has dealt with issues for a very long time.
Jun 03, 2016, 11:34 AM IST
Humiliation bothers obese air travellers the most!
Feelings of shame and humiliation bother obese air passengers more than tight seat belts and tiny seats, says a study.
May 27, 2016, 09:06 AM IST
Think twice before you shout at your kid!
Experts say that this kind of parenting elevates child's risk of obesity along with poor physical health in adulthood. Researchers further say that parents generally make attempts to balance such behaviour but all the efforts go in vain.
Apr 24, 2016, 20:21 PM IST
Punjabis fattest in India; Tripura and Meghalaya men leanest: Govt
According to the Times of India, JP Nadda told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, that Punjabis are the most obese people in the country, while men from Tripura and women from Meghalaya are the leanest.
Mar 10, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
Are we all getting fatter?
The BMI average was found to be at a higher level for both males and females, and also across all social groups.
Feb 19, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
Add some spice to your life!
Sandhya Gugnani
Spices and herbs have been used in foods for centuries. A herb is a friend of a physicians & praise of cooks as said by Charlemagne.
Jan 31, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
