The benefits of exercise in a pill? Science is closer to that goal
Researchers identified a molecule in the blood that is produced during exercise and can effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mice.
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Overactive brain circuit causes anorexia in animal model
Restoring the normal activity of a particular overactive brain circuit improved anorexia in an animal model of the condition.
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Screening and treating food insecurity in the clinic setting: a starting point
Imagine what it would be like if you opened your cupboards or refrigerator and found barely enough food to pull a single meal together. What
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Estrogen-regulated brain circuit helps females control obesity
An estrogen-activated brain circuit connects specific brain regions, providing anti-obesity benefits in an animal model.
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A healthy regimen starts with a balanced diet
Senior registered dietitian Courtney Cary stresses that there’s no quick fix for losing weight – nutrition is all about balance.
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GlyNAC supplementation extends life span in mice
GlyNAC – a combination of precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione – can increase lifespan and improve multiple key age-associated defects in mice.
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Debating Diets: What is the alkaline diet?
Erika Zoellner, senior registered dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses what you need to know about the alkaline diet.
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Five Ways to Have a Healthy Heart
Dr. Alexander Schutz offers five lifestyle tips for lowering your risk for heart disease and heart attacks.
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Image of the month: This brain region coordinates survival adaptations to food shortages
SRC-2 (green) in POMC neurons in the hypothalamus helps animals survive when food is hard to find.
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Maternal mental health: understanding postpartum mood disorders
Baylor College of Medicine expert Dr. Elisabeth Netherton weighs in on maternal mental health and postpartum depression.
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