obesity
Shift work dulls your brain: report
Posted in Medicine on 5th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
Working antisocial hours can prematurely age the brain and dull intellectual ability, scientists warn.
Obesity and stress pack a double hit for health
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
If you're overweight, you may be at greater risk for stress-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study.
Obesity is the new smoking, says NHS boss in England
Posted in Medicine on 18th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
A quarter of adults, up from 15% 20 years ago, and one in five schoolchildren are obese, figures show.
Artificial sweeteners may lead to potential increased caloric consumption later
Posted in Medicine on 6th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
New psychological research provides clues as to why consuming such drinks can actually lead to weight gain.
Brain 'can be trained to prefer healthy food'
Posted in Featured, Science on 3rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
The brain can be trained to prefer healthy food over unhealthy high-calorie foods, using a diet which does not leave people hungry, suggests a study from the US.