Scientists Identify "master Switch" for Brown Fat in Mice
...that generates heat and counters obesity caused by overeating , by conducting experiments on mice. Dr. Bruce Spiegelman of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute believes that turning up the equivalent switch in humans may be a new strategy for treating obesity. The researchers are now planning to rev up the contro...Help is Hard to Find for Child Sex Abuse Victims in India
...d it had helped her enormously. She realised her overeating was one way she had channelled the abuse. "It was an eight-year-old's way of dealing with stress," she said ruefully, though the rotund girl she describes is now difficult to spot in her slim form. "There are people I know who are doing things th...Food Ads Prompts Children to Eat More
...ng connection between weight and susceptibility to overeating when exposed to food adverts on television," he added. The study also found that obese children were far more likely to reach for snacks with the highest fat content, such as chocolate. However, the increase in consumption happened irrespective o...New Study Reveals That Firefighters Are Prone To Heart Attack
... over time. They are not immune to the hazards of overeating and inadequate exercise, said Linda Rosenstock and Jorn Olsen of the UCLA School of Public Health in Los Angeles in an accompanying editorial. Wellness and fitness programmes are needed to reduce cardiovascular risk factors, and all firefighters sho...Permanent Weight Loss Requires Transition to Healthy Eating
... what is causing the weight gain. It usually is overeating or eating a poor combination of foods. The only certain way a person can lose weight, keep their weight steady and remain healthy is to change to a balanced mixture of healthy foods and to get enough exercise. A weight loss programme can be a good ...'Super Bowl': The Super Buffet Table
...is empty. This is the best strategy for unintended overeating at your Super Bowl party,' says Wansink. 'Dish it out, eat it slowly, and stop.' Source-Eurekalert SRI...Excessive Male Hormones can Cause Bulimia in Women
...by a hormonal imbalance. The patients may often be overeating due to hormonal imbalance, and not necessarily due to a mental disorders, explained Dr Sabine Naessén. The research entails that commonly used oral contraceptives therefore may be useful for its treatment. Bulimia nervosa is seen to affect women ten...Surgery, the Best Option for Kids With High Blood Pressure
...hing that only adults get, after years of smoking, overeating and little exercise. But children can develop it too -- and just as in adults//, uncontrolled high blood pressure can pose serious risks to children's hearts, brains and lives. While medications may help some children with high blood pressure, surg...For Kids With High BP, Surgery Can Help When Medicines Fail
...hing that only adults get, after years of smoking, overeating and little exercise. But children can develop// it too -- and just as in adults, uncontrolled high blood pressure can pose serious risks to children’s hearts, brains and lives. While medications may help some children with high blood pressure, surg...Laxatives are Not the Right Option for Losing Weight
...icted a rise by 50%. He said, 'On the flipside of overeating in Britain, we have seen a pre-occupation with under eating and perpetual dieting. 'Not all laxative purchases will be made in an attempt to lose weight, but there is little doubt that this has played a key part in the market's growth'. Bloomfie...Five Self-Care Strategies For Depression
...reakfast. Regular meals avoid the irritability and overeating that can come from skipping meals. Increase your intake of cold-water fish such as salmon, halibut, tuna and bluefish. Research indicates that the omega-3 fatty acids in these cold-water fish may help reduce symptoms of depression. Avoid alco...Good Sleep Could Make You Slim
...ones and metabolism, leaving us much more prone to overeating and weight gain, according to 'The Duvet Diet - Sleep Yourself Slim' written by health journalist Jane Worthington, reported online edition of Daly Mail. But once you get into healthy sleep habits, she says in the book, you'll find it much easier to...Why Do People Stick To Their Bad Habits?
...gers of bad habits like smoking, drinking alcohol, overeating and stressing out //though they know that they aren't good for health? Why persist in bad habits have become the convention of many people across the Globe? Because, says a University of Alberta researcher, we aren't getting at the underlying reas...Binge eating extremely common in restaurants
...s and restaurants, contrary to popular belief that overeating happens in private.In the United States, it has been observed that hefty portion sizes, bingeing on fast food, eating out often and an inactive lifestyle, are major triggers for obesity. But little is known about the restaurant eating habits of tho......ht Brain Institute has come up with this idea that overeating is linked to addiction. Wang's research team used an Implantable Gastric Stimulator on seven obese human volunteers to monitor signals sent from the stomach to the brain via the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is in charge of sending signals of “satisfa...For Super-Obese Patients, Duodenal Switch Beats Gastric Bypass
...tapling off a large portion of the stomach to make overeating difficult, and rerouting the intestines to reduce the absorption of calories. The duodenal switch—fewer than eight percent of all bariatric procedures performed nationwide—leaves a slightly larger stomach pouch but makes even more drastic alterations......ance, in spite of the perception that French avoid overeating and junk food. This is reported by the study that is being conducted every 3 years since 1997. The drugs group Roche, manufacturer of weight loss products promoted this survey. It signifies growing concern on obesity in France and mirrors other sur...Religious Activities Could Promote Obesity
...avy drinking and smoking," Ferraro says. "However, overeating is not considered a great sin - it has become the ...tobacco, and, as a result, many of them indulge in overeating instead. More research is needed to learn how denominations view overeating and obesity." Addition...Viewing TV During Lunch Affects Children's Food Intake
...ildren from normal fullness cues which can lead to overeating in children as it may in adults." In their paper, the researchers write, "To promote self-regulation of energy intake in young children, parents and caregivers should be advised against providing opportunities for children to eat during TV viewing...A major cause of overeating is eating too many flavors all at once, triggering the hypothalamus in the brain to ask for more food, says David Katz, M.D.// Dr Katz of the Prevention Research Center and the Rudd Food Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University, has writt...