(Natural News) Children who are extremely obese have only a one in five chance of being of normal weight as adults. Unfortunately, current estimates place around 4.5 million children in the United States being overweight. According to a report released by researchers at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts that was published in the New England Journal of […]

(Natural News) People trying to lose weight may have tried different weight loss equipment such as the treadmill, ab roller machine, and the ever-classic gym ball. Nevertheless, new research suggests that using nose plugs instead to block the smell of food may help you lose weight. Researchers at the University of California in Berkeley conducted […]

(Natural News) It’s that time of the year again. The festive season is upon us, which means a lot of eating and drinking are going to happen in different parties and get-togethers. To avoid the holiday weight gain, here are 10 ways you can prepare your body to shed some pounds before Christmas. Exercise regularly […]

(Natural News) Deck the halls with boughs of…food! No, wait, holly. All kidding aside, it’s already November, which means that you’re probably preparing for several feasts before the end of the year. This does not give you an excuse though to gain unwanted pounds. Here are eight expert-recommended tips and tricks to avoid the holiday […]

(Natural News) Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland found that extreme inflammation – which can be caused in middle age by weight gain and high blood pressure or diabetes – could be a sign of impending Alzheimer’s disease. When the scientists observed 1,633 people between the ages of 45 and 65 who […]

(Natural News) Not getting enough sleep at night means you’ll wake up the next day tired and out of sorts. But did you know that sleep deprivation can also cause weight gain? A study by researchers from King’s College London has revealed that if you sleep less than the required seven hours every night, you […]

(Natural News) A new study discovers that the active ingredient in turmeric known as curcumin can help reduce weight gain after menopause through feeding gut bacteria, as reported by NutraIngredients-USA.com. Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing analyzed the association between curcumin and post-menopausal weight gain through experiments conducted in 18 rats — […]

(Natural News) The unheard conversation between your gut microbiome and the environment directly translates to how you store fat, says a team of researchers from the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Their new research, novel in its exactness to determine the processes of gut bacteria, provides clues to how our body’s circadian clock and digestive microflora […]

(Natural News) A study published online on the Canadian Medical Association Journal website revealed that using artificial sweeteners may increase the odds of long-term obesity and related conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The use of artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners — such as sucrose, stevia, and aspartame — picked up steam in the previous […]

(Natural News) Do you think you’re doing your body good by following a workout with your favorite sports drink? Think again. Though drinks like Gatorade and Powerade seem to promote the replacement of electrolytes and improved athletic performance, there is real science that has shown that these drinks are far from what your body needs […]