Jason Bradley DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll, has taken an unexpected step to reduce stress. He decided to give up his phone for a whole year. The country music star isn't afraid to do things differently, especially when it comes to his mental health. Recently, he took his phone and tossed it in
The number of overweight and obese adolescents around the world has been rising. This study delves into how Internet use affects body weight in Chinese teens between the ages of 11 and 19. Researchers looked at data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey from 2004 to 2015, focusing on 3054 parti
One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) has been making waves for its quick and medium-term weight loss results. But how well does it hold up over the long haul? That's what researchers set out to find by tracking 1971 patients for 5 to 9 years after their surgery. This study adds to the ongoing conve
Wind power prediction is tricky because wind speeds and weather can change quickly and unpredictably. This makes it tough to manage power systems. Scientists have crafted a new model called the Adaptive Expert Fusion Model (EFM+) to tackle this. EFM+ combines the strengths of two powerful prediction
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 is
Ever wondered how the data used to train large language models (LLMs) affects their ability to understand new information? Turns out, it's a big deal! The variety and mix of this data can make or break an LLM's performance. Currently, many LLMs rely on guesswork and trial and error to tweak how much
Ever wondered why some people gain weight easily, while others don't? It's a complex mix of our habits, mental state, and even our genes. A small study looked into this by focusing on young adult women who were either overweight or normal weight. They found that certain changes in a gene called FTO
Have you ever wondered how old your body really is? The Kardashians did just that in the latest season finale of their reality show. They took a special blood test called the Horvath Test, which measures your body's age. Khloé Kardashian, known for her love of ice cream and cookies, thought her sist
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent figure in health and wellness, recently shared his thoughts on weight loss treatments. He believes that while medications like GLP-1 drugs have their benefits, the focus should be on lifestyle changes. These drugs, which include popular brands like Wegovy and Zepb
The 5A's Framework, which stands for Assess, Advise, Assist, Agree, and Arrange, has been a go-to guide for doctors and nurses when they advise patients about their weight. But how often is this framework used in research studies focused on obesity and weight counseling? A recent review of scientifi
