The way people shed pounds can vary greatly. This is true even when they follow the same diet and exercise plans. It is important to understand this. It can help us figure out how to make these plans work better for everyone. The focus was on how individuals react to long-term lifestyle changes. These changes are meant to help with weight loss. The goal was...
ADHD is not just a childhood condition. It is increasingly being diagnosed in adults. This is important because ADHD has been linked to various health issues, including heart and metabolic problems. However, the exact relationship between ADHD and heart health, especially in people who have had a heart attack, is not fully understood. A heart attack, also kno...
In the United Arab Emirates, young adults face a significant health challenge. A family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) plays a big role in their risk for heart problems. This risk goes up with each family member who has CVD. Why is this important? It's because family history gives clues about shared genes, environment, and lifestyle habits that can lead to h...
Imagine you're trying to live healthier, and you download an app to help. But does adding game-like features make these health apps more effective? That's the question researchers wanted to answer. They looked at studies that compared apps with and without gamification. The goal was to see if these features could boost physical activity and improve cardiometabolic ri...
Did you know that kidney disease affects around 13% of people worldwide? That's a lot of people dealing with something that's not always talked about. But why does this matter? Well, kidney disease can be pretty sneaky. It often comes with other health problems, like heart disease. So, why is this happening, especially in Iran? Researchers wanted to find out if there...
Everyone knows that obesity is bad for your health, right? But what happens when you look perfectly fine on the outside but are still at risk? Meet normal weight obesity (NWO) – where people have a normal body mass index (BMI), but they're carrying too much fat. This can lead to a range of health issues called cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRFs). Let's dive into a ...
You might think that sitting too much only affects your weight, but it's actually linked to bigger health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. A recent study looked into this, focusing on the time we spend sitting when we're not at work. Why is this important? Because these are the hours we can control and change. The study, called CARDIA, found that how an...
Did you know that the fat in your body, especially the kind under your skin, plays a big role in your heart health? Scientists have found that how quickly this fat is made and broken down can affect your risk of heart problems and a condition called metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is like a group of health issues that can increase your risk of heart disease, ...
Ever heard of treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS)? It's a tough mental health condition where patients don't get better with usual treatments. They face intense symptoms, struggle with thinking clearly, and have a high risk of heart and blood sugar problems. Guess what? Their diets might play a big role in these issues. Did you know that eating well could make a...
You might think fatty liver disease is only for overweight folks. Surprise! About 20% of people with this condition are actually thin. This isn't just about being obese; it's about how your body handles fat and sugar. When your liver stores too much fat, it's called hepatic steatosis. And even if you're not overweight, you could still have it. Doctors call this lean ...