Health
Battling obesity with better mathematical models
In the war to lose weight it may be something other than willpower or junk food that's preventing victory: it could be faulty use of mathematics.
Feb 23, 2012
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News tagged with calorie intake
Overweight & Obesity
It's time to bust the 'calories in, calories out' weight-loss myth
If you've ever tried to lose weight, there's a good chance you've been told it all comes down to a simple "calories in, calories out" formula: burn more calories than you consume, and the kilos will disappear.
Jun 6, 2023
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Medical research
Study shows how nutrient levels affect enzyme associated with aging process
(Medical Xpress) -- Restricting calorie intake extends life span in many species, and a new study at the School of Medicine helps illuminate how: Low-nutrient conditions activate an enzyme that helps cells complete their ...
Dec 12, 2011
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Poor bone health and low testosterone levels detected in elite male athletes
RED-S stands for "relative energy deficiency in sport." Previously it was called "female athlete triad," and was characterized as a female disease. In 2014, it was established that men are also at risk of developing the syndrome, ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Health
Eating breakfast may not be a good strategy for weight loss
There is no good evidence to support the idea that eating breakfast promotes weight loss or that skipping breakfast leads to weight gain, finds a review published in The BMJ today.
Jan 30, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Drinking water prior to meals may help weight loss
It has often been recommended in popular weight-loss programs that overweight and obese individuals hoping to shed unwanted pounds should drink more water.
May 3, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant women with obesity may not require additional calories for healthy pregnancies
The Institute of Medicine's guidelines currently advise all pregnant women to increase calorie intake by 340-450 calories/day during their second and third trimesters, regardless of their body size at conception. Approximately ...
Sep 23, 2019
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Diabetes
On-and-off fasting helps fight obesity
Up to sixteen weeks of intermittent fasting without otherwise having to count calories helps fight obesity and other metabolic disorders. Such fasting already shows benefits after only six weeks. This is according to a study ...
Oct 17, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Digital self-monitoring effective for weight loss, healthy lifestyle
(HealthDay)—Digital self-monitoring of physical activity and diet is an effective intervention to support weight loss in adults with obesity or overweight, according to a review published online June 30 in Obesity Reviews.
Jul 9, 2021
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Medical research
Starvation hormone markedly extends mouse life span, researchers show
A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers finds that a starvation hormone markedly extends life span in mice without the need for calorie restriction.
Oct 16, 2012
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