Here’s an interesting fact for people with obesity: You may have a decreased ability to detect smells odors and discriminate between various smells. Understanding the link between obesity and smelling Researchers from Otago’s Departments of Food Science, Anatomy, and Mathematics/Statistics reviewed previous studies on the link between obesity and sense of smell, as well as … Continue reading Obesity Linked to Sense of Smell
Category Archives: Weight Loss
Can You Lose Weight With a Tiny Implant?
A new device might aid weight loss with very few side effects.
Belly Fat Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke
A new study has linked excess belly fat to a greater risk of stroke and heart disease.
4 Subtypes of Obesity Identified
Most people know that obesity brings with it a lot of health issues, including increased risk factors for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. But new research indicates that there are four subtypes of obesity, making it even more difficult to treat with one single approach. New research on obesity Analyzing … Continue reading 4 Subtypes of Obesity Identified
Obese People With Flu May Be Contagious Longer
A new study indicates that being obese might not just affect the severity of the flu, but also how the virus spreads to others. Obesity and the flu Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health found that obesity appears to affect how long it takes a person to shed influenza A virus … Continue reading Obese People With Flu May Be Contagious Longer
Married Men and Fathers Tend to Gain Weight
It’s not exactly shocking, but a new study found that married men tend to have a higher BMI than unmarried men and men tend to gain weight after becoming a parent. Weight gain after marriage and fatherhood The research, which was published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, looked at data from 8,729 heterosexual … Continue reading Married Men and Fathers Tend to Gain Weight
Foods That Affect Estrogen in Men
Although many people incorrectly believe that estrogen is only a “female hormone,” men produce it too. Estrogen is important for men’s health because it supports vital organs, such as the brain and heart, as well as muscles, bones and your immune system. But if your body produces too much of it, you can develop health … Continue reading Foods That Affect Estrogen in Men
VERY Healthy Boneless Chicken Wings – Protein PACKED
High Protein Low Fat Low Carb Energy Bites! Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Vanilla Protein Powder 1 Cup Raw Oats / Old Fashioned Oats 1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips 1/2 Cup Powdered peanut butter (Powder premixed with water) 1/2 Cup Walden Farms Pancake Syrup 1. Mix protein powder, oats, chocolate together. 2. Mix 1 cup of powder … Continue reading VERY Healthy Boneless Chicken Wings – Protein PACKED
2-Week Break From Dieting Boosts Weight Loss
A new study from the School of Health Sciences at the university of Tasmania in Australia found that continuous dieting may actually hurt your attempts to lose weight. The benefits of taking a break from dieting The findings, which were published in the International Journal of Obesity, found that taking a two-week break from dieting … Continue reading 2-Week Break From Dieting Boosts Weight Loss
Aerobic Fitness Doesn’t Counteract Obesity Issues
While some doctors argue that you can be “fat but fit,” other medical health professionals say that claim about obesity is misleading. New research published the International Journal of Epidemiology has found that regardless of their level of aerobic fitness, men who maintain a “normal” weight are at a lower mortality risk than obese men … Continue reading Aerobic Fitness Doesn’t Counteract Obesity Issues