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09/20/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Sitting for too long linked to greater heart disease risk in postmenopausal women: Study
Exercise offers many benefits, but these may not be enough to undo the negative health effects that come with spending too much time sitting, whether at home or the office. Researchers found that sitting for long periods has been linked to a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. For their study, the researchers looked […]
04/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Fat can accumulate in your lungs if you’re overweight, increase risk of developing asthma
Researchers generally agree that obesity, a complex disease characterized by an excessive amount of body fat, and asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by breathing difficulties, are closely linked. Unfortunately, the link between the two is poorly understood. Some scientists believe that obesity places direct pressure on the lungs, while others suggest that obesity-related inflammation exacerbates asthma. Now, new […]
04/01/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study links inflammation in the hypothalamus to hyperadiposity
In this study, researchers at Ewha Womans University in South Korea investigated the molecular mechanisms that link obesity to inflammation in the hypothalamus. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Inflammation is a distinct feature of obesity. Insulin resistance is associated with increased inflammation in the adipose tissue and the liver. Recent studies also suggest […]
03/19/2021
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By Joven Gray
Fat isn’t fit: Study directly links obesity to heart disease
The phrase “fat but fit” — referring to being healthy despite being overweight or obese — is a myth, according to the findings of a recent study. Swedish researchers revealed that having a BMI of 25 or higher is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and other health conditions. Using the data of more […]
09/08/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Being overweight damages blood vessels, warn researchers: Maintain a healthy weight to prevent “internal stress”
Obese individuals have higher levels of a protein linked to blood vessel damage, found a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. This protein is called the wingless-related integration site 5A, or WNT5A. It triggers internal or oxidative stress and promotes the build-up of substances in the blood vessels. Over time, this build-up could develop into plaques and lead to atherosclerosis, a condition […]
08/04/2020
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By Zoey Sky
20-year sedentary lifestyle linked to TWICE the risk of premature DEATH: Being physically active is key to a longer life
It’s easy to fall into the habit of skipping exercise because you’re busy with work or chores. Yet according to a study, having a sedentary lifestyle for at least 20 years is linked to twice the risk of premature death, especially compared to those who exercise regularly. Results from the Trøndelag Health Study (the HUNT study) […]
06/06/2020
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By Franz Walker
Coronavirus lockdowns worsen childhood obesity, studies say
The lockdown measures implemented to slow the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) are worsening child obesity due to decreased physical activity and poorer diets. U.S. researchers have found that obese children in Italy participated in less physical activity while eating more junk food and watching more TV while social distancing measures to stop COVID-19 were […]
05/25/2020
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By Zoey Sky
No more excuses: Even short bursts of exercise offer many health benefits, researchers advise
Not everyone likes to exercise, but studies have proven time and again that regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining your overall health. If you hate going to the gym but want to keep fit, you may finally have a reason to rejoice. According to updated federal physical activity guidelines, short bursts of exercise can also offer […]
04/19/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Prevent diabetes and heart disease by cutting at least 300 calories every day, regardless of your BMI
Cutting the caloric equivalent of a pizza might help improve one’s biomarkers for metabolic syndrome such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This is according to recent findings by researchers from Duke University in North Carolina. The results of the study were […]
04/10/2020
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By Ethan Huff
Obesity increases death risk from coronavirus, and Americans are FAT
Are you overweight or obese? If so, your chances of developing severe complications from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), including death, are substantially higher compared to thinner folks, according to new research. Professor Jean-François Delfraissy, who heads the scientific council that’s advising the French government on the pandemic, estimates that as many as 17 million of […]
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