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Bariatric Surgery in Extremely Obese Adolescents
January 22, 2013 — Bariatric surgery in extremely obese adolescents was shown to be beneficial in helping to reverse previously undiagnosed cardiovascular abnormalities believed to be linked to severe ... > full story -
Which Nutritional Factors Help Preserve Muscle Mass, Strength and Performance in Seniors?
January 18, 2013 — A new review identifies nutritional factors that contribute to sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass), or conversely, are beneficial to the maintenance of muscle mass. The Group reviewed evidence from ... > full story -
Is Athleticism Linked to Brain Size? Exercise-Loving Mice Have Larger Midbrains
January 17, 2013 — Is athleticism linked to brain size? Researchers performed laboratory experiments on house mice and found that mice that have been bred for dozens of generations to be more exercise-loving have ... > full story -
Gastric Banding an Effective Long-Term Solution to Obesity
January 17, 2013 — Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding – lap banding – is a safe and effective long-term strategy for managing obesity, according to the findings of a landmark 15-year follow-up study of ... > full story -
Liver Controls Wasting in Cancer
January 14, 2013 — Many cancer patients suffer from a dramatic loss of fat and muscle mass. This extreme wasting, or cachexia, is often the actual cause of death in cancer patients. Scientists have now discovered in ... > full story -
Overweight Begins in the Womb: Lifestyle of Mother Shapes Disposition for Subsequent Weight
January 10, 2013 — A disposition for overweight is shaped even before birth, according to new research. The study reveals that children with a birth weight of more than 4,000 grams are twice as much at risk of becoming ... > full story -
Weight-Control Experts Stress Education, Commitment
January 9, 2013 — Weight-management programs, including those for children and seniors, stress education - not just for the people facing weight issues, but for their families, too – and long-term commitment to ... > full story -
Poll of Psychologists Cites Emotions as Top Obstacle to Successful Weight Loss
January 9, 2013 — When it comes to losing weight, a popular New Year’s resolution for many, people often focus on eating less and exercising more. But results of a new survey of psychologists suggest dieters ... > full story -
E-Games Boost Physical Activity in Children; Might Be a Weapon in the Battle Against Obesity
January 9, 2013 — Video games have been blamed for contributing to the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. But a new study by researchers suggests that certain blood-pumping video games can boost ... > full story -
Obesity Drops Among Children Enrolled in NY State Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program
January 8, 2013 — New York children participating in a federal nutrition program had healthier eating behaviors and lower rates of obesity two years after improvements to the program were undertaken, according to a ... > full story
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