News tagged with gain weight


Stress reduction and mindful eating curb weight gain among overweight women

Many dread gaining weight during the holiday season, but there may be hope for those who find that stress causes them to reach for yet another helping of holiday goodies.

Overweight and Obesity created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Short walk cuts chocolate consumption in half

A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter. The study showed that, even in stressful situations, workers eat only half as much chocolate as they normally ...

Health created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Rotating night shift work linked to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in women

Women who work a rotating (irregular) schedule that includes three or more night shifts per month, in addition to day and evening working hours in that month, may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes when ...

Health created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Parents' views sought on childhood obesity risk

A new website has been launched to help raise awareness of work being done in the East Midlands region of the UK to tackle childhood obesity and to seek the views of parents and healthcare professionals.

Health created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Enzyme boosts metabolism, prevents weight gain in mice

In a new study, scientists report that they substantially curbed weight gain, improved metabolism, and improved the efficacy of insulin in mice by engineering them to express a specific human enzyme in their fat tissue. Although ...

Medical research created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

1 in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030

(AP) -- The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to its latest statistics.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The 'freshman 15' is just a myth, nationwide study reveals

Contrary to popular belief, most college students don't gain anywhere near 15 pounds during their freshman year, according to a new nationwide study.

Health created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows why underrepresented men should be included in binge eating research

Binge eating is a disorder which affects both men and women, yet men remain underrepresented in research. A new study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders has found that the medical impact of the di ...

Health created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teen sleep deprivation related to weight gain

Sleeping less than 8 hours a night may be linked to weight gain in teens, shows a new study presented at CHEST 2011, the 77th annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). Furthermore, obesity was linked ...

Health created Oct 24, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Significant weight gain in adulthood increased risk for endometrial cancer

Postmenopausal women who gained weight during adulthood had an increased risk for endometrial cancer compared with women who maintained a stable weight, according to data from the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention ...

Cancer created Oct 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

This is your brain on estrogen

It's no secret that women often gain weight as they get older. The sex hormone estrogen has an important, if underappreciated, role to play in those burgeoning waistlines.

Medical research created Oct 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Green tea helps mice keep off extra pounds

Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to Penn State food scientists.

Health created Oct 04, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New study finds familiarity increases the fullness that children expect from snack foods

New research, led by psychologists at the University of Bristol, has found that children who are familiar with a snack food will expect it to be more filling. This finding, published (online ahead of print) in the American Jo ...

Health created Oct 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Trappings of parenthood leads to long-term weight gain, new study shows

Parenthood accelerates weight gain over the life course according to a new study from The University of Texas at Austin.

Health created Sep 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Staying slim could be in the genes

Some people carry more weight than others, even with similar diets, because of genes that encourage fat storage.

Medical research created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0