METABOLIC HEALTH

Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

What Makes Us Healthy? Exploring the Early Life and Family Factors Impacting Kids' Health

You know how families and babies live at birth matter? Well, a study dug into how these early life factors can affect kids heart health, diet and physical activity. This was about kids at ages 8, 9 and 10 years old, before puberty. The study wanted to check out if things like economic status, fami

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Lifelong Quest for Heart Health

Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Uncovering the Long-Term Effects of Weight Fluctuations in Mice

Researchers have discovered that mice who experience weight cycling, commonly known as yo-yo dieting in humans, face more issues with blood sugar control and fat storage in their livers, especially if they have a history of eating a high-fat diet. Unlike previous studies that focused on short-term e

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Sitting Time and Heart Health: What College Students Need to Know

Did you know that spending too much time sitting down can increase your risk of heart disease, even when you're young? A new study aims to find out which types of sitting and what lifestyle factors are most harmful for college students. By understanding when and why students sit so much, researchers

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Improving Health and Sexual Wellness: A Lifestyle Intervention for Chinese Women in Menopause

Ever wondered how changing daily habits can transform the lives of women going through menopause? A recent study explored this by looking at the impact of a therapeutic lifestyle modification (TLM) program on the health and well-being of perimenopausal Chinese women. This trial was designed to see i

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Tracking Metabolic Health with Gadgets: A Review

Metabolic diseases like heart conditions and diabetes are big health issues worldwide. People are using wearables and smartphones more often to monitor and deal with risk factors for these diseases. The problem is, there's no clear guide on how to get useful info from these gadgets. This makes it ha

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Early Morning Walks vs. After-Breakfast Strolls: What's Better for Metabolic Health?

Imagine you're trying to figure out the best time to exercise for better metabolic health. You know, something simple like walking. Is it better to walk before breakfast or after? That's what some scientists wanted to find out. They had people with overweight and obesity walk for 12 weeks. Some walk

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Just How Bad Can Being Underweight Be?

You might think underweight kids are just lucky to be slim, but it's not always that simple. In Denmark, scientists looked into how being underweight at ages 8-11 might affect kids. They found that it could lead to poor diet, lacking essential nutrients, and even affect bones and heart health. Plus,

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

The Sweet Deception: Unpacking the Unhealthy Truth Behind Crumbl Cookies

In the world of social media, it's not uncommon to come across viral trends and fads that sweep the nation. One such phenomenon is Crumbl Cookies, a highly popular brand known for their aesthetically pleasing and expertly marketed baked goods. Founded by cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley in 2

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