Lifestyle

Although studies have established a link between body mass index and cancer incidence, it’s not clear is whether losing weight can lead to reduced cancer risk. Says research that appears in ‘Obesity’, The Obesity Society’s (TOS) flagship…
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Maintaining weight loss is critical in managing obesity. Discontinuing any treatment targeting weight usually results in regaining it. A lot of people use prescription medication for weight loss. However, says a 2023 study by University of…
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Despite various strategies, overweight and obesity problems remain increasingly prevalent worldwide with serious health outcomes. There is a continuous demand for more effective, safe and acceptable therapies for reducing body weight and a…
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Weddings, birthdays, office parties and other special occasions are much easier to navigate if you plan a bit in advance. To begin with, keep your mealtimes in mind. If you’re going to be eating very late, have a little something before you…
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Being overweight or obese are a severe health condition. It can have an impact on various health aspects, including cardiac and musculoskeletal wellbeing, as well as heightened susceptibility to diseases like cancer. Research published in…
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Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) believe that the less physically involved we are in serving ourselves food, the more easily we deny responsibility for unhealthy eating or large portions. Serving yourself is…
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The trend of taking pictures of your food and posting them on the social has led to people making better food choices. This has a couple of benefits: The first is the fear of social shaming. Not many people want to show themselves eating…
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When watching your weight, a key time of day for resisting temptation is when watching television in the evening. If you find yourself reaching for snacks in front of the TV, research suggests this is more likely when watching a dull show.…
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We tend to eat more in winter rather than in summer. Neuroscientists at Scripps Research, USA, have explained why. They have identified brain circuits that make people want to eat more when they are exposed to cold temperatures. We…
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If you’re hosting party, be responsible when deciding what food to serve. Pick the lighter options from among your party food favourites. Instead of Doritos and fattening cheese dips, try offering baked corn chips and salsa. Choose baked…
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