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Couch Potatoes May Be Genetically Predisposed to Being Lazy, Rat Study Suggests
April 8, 2013 — Researchers were able to selectively breed rats that exhibited traits of either extreme activity or extreme laziness. They say these rats indicate that genetics could play a role in exercise ... > full story -
Lift Weights to Lower Blood Sugar? White Muscle Helps Keep Blood Glucose Levels Under Control
April 7, 2013 — Researchers have challenged a long-held belief that whitening of skeletal muscle in diabetes is ... > full story -
Walking Can Lower Risk of Heart-Related Conditions as Much as Running
April 4, 2013 — Walking can lower the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running. The more people walked or ran each week, the more their health benefits ... > full story -
White Blood Cell Enzyme Contributes to Inflammation and Obesity
April 2, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that an imbalance between the enzyme neutrophil elastase and its inhibitor, ±1-antitrypsin, causes inflammation, obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver ... > full story -
Clinical Trial Finds Improvement in Cognitive Function, but No Difference Between Groups After Physical, Mental Activity in Older Adults
April 1, 2013 — A randomized controlled trial finds that 12 weeks of physical plus mental activity in inactive older adults with cognitive complaints was associated with significant improvement in cognitive function ... > full story -
Is Guided Self-Help Effective in Treating Childhood Obesity?
April 1, 2013 — Initial research indicates that a self-help treatment program for overweight children and their parents, guided by clinical experts, may be an effective ... > full story -
Monounsaturated Fats Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risk
March 29, 2013 — Canola oil and high-oleic canola oils can lower abdominal fat when used in place of other selected oil blends, according to a new study. Researchers also found that consuming certain vegetable oils ... > full story -
Obesity Leads to Decreased Physical Activity Over Time
March 28, 2013 — Obesity leads to a decrease in physical activity over time, researchers have confirmed. The exercise science team used accelerometers to measure the actual movement and intensity of activity for 254 ... > full story -
Just 'Weight' Until Menopause: How Estrogen Deficiency Affects Women's Fat Absorption
March 27, 2013 — Women tend to carry excess fat in their hips and thighs, while men tend to carry it on their stomachs. But after menopause, things start to change: many women's fat storage patterns start to resemble ... > full story -
New Way to Lose Weight? Changing Microbes in Guts of Mice Resulted in Rapid Weight Loss
March 27, 2013 — New research has found that the gut microbes of mice underwent drastic changes following gastric bypass surgery. The transfer of these microbes into sterile mice resulted in rapid weight ... > full story
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