Why endurance events like marathons should have weight divisions for heavier runners
In sports such as wrestling, boxing, rowing, weight lifting and the martial arts, athletes are grouped by weight to make things fairer.
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Medical news and research articles
Less processed diet may be more beneficial for weight loss, clinical trial indicates
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to sustain a healthy ...
Aug 4, 2025
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Time-restricted eating does not impact sleep, mood, quality of life: Study
For adults with overweight or obesity, time-restricted eating (TRE) does not lead to significant changes in sleep, mood, or quality of life, regardless of the timing of the eating window, according to a study published online ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Ecnoglutide yields superior, sustained reduction in body weight: Study
For adults with obesity or overweight without diabetes, the novel cyclic adenosine monophosphate-biased glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist known as ecnoglutide yields a superior and sustained reduction in body weight ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Japanese walking: The benefits of this fitness trend
A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time.
Jun 6, 2025
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Eating more sweet food may not sway sweet preference
Turns out, your sweet tooth may not be shaped by your diet. Findings from a new randomized controlled trial suggest that eating more sweet-tasting foods doesn't increase someone's preference for sweet tastes.
Jun 3, 2025
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Plant-based diet reduces weight and hot flashes in postmenopausal women, finds new study
A diet that replaces animal products with plant-based foods—whether unprocessed or ultra-processed—and includes soybeans can lead to significant weight loss and a reduction in severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women, according ...
May 30, 2025
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Hot flashes may be less bothersome for vegans
Remember your mother telling you to eat your vegetables because they're good for you? Mom was right. Not only is a low-fat vegan diet proven to reduce body weight and hot flashes, but a secondary data analysis shows that ...
May 28, 2025
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Trial finds benefits of 16-hour fasting are evident for at least 1 year, regardless of eating window timing
Three months of time-restricted eating (TRE), irrespective of whether it is earlier or later in the day, may be a promising strategy for sustaining long-term weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity, according to ...
May 10, 2025
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High school experiences linked to midlife body weight
High schools have long been recognized for shaping students' futures. According to a new study by researchers from Penn State, the University of Texas, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota, ...
Apr 17, 2025
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