UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO Water fasts — where people consume nothing but water for several days — might help you lose weight, but it’s unclear how long you’ll keep it off, according to research from the University of Illinois Chicago. And the other metabolic benefits of water fasts, such as lower blood pressure and improved...
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Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s what we know about slow and fast weight loss
by Nick Fuller, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort. But expert guidelines typically recommend slower weight loss for the treatment of obesity. This tallies with a a widely...
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New insights on how some individuals with obesity can lose weight, and keep it off
by David McFadden, University of Ottawa Diet and exercise diagram for obesity phenotypes. Credit: University of Ottawa For decades, there’s been a persistent one-size-fits-all approach to treating obesity: Embrace a diet that’s low in calories. Yet evidence shows that this diet-focused approach simply doesn’t work for a subset of adults with obesity who are adherent...
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New insights on how some individuals with obesity can lose weight – and keep it off
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA IMAGE: CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: DR. ROBERT DENT, DR. CHANTAL PILEGGI, DR. RUTH MCPHERSON, AND DR. MARY-ELLEN HARPER. CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA For decades, there’s been a persistent one-size-fits-all approach to treating obesity: Embrace a diet that’s low in calories. Yet evidence shows that this diet-focused approach simply doesn’t work for a...
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Study shows that an individualized eating program helps dieters lose weight, keep it off
by Sharita Forrest, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An individualized diet program that empowers users to create their own plan based on targeted levels of protein and fiber shows promise at helping people lose extra pounds and keep them off. The Individualized Diet Improvement Program is a self-guided approach that involves...
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Low glycemic index diet helps heart patients lose weight
Madrid, Spain – 23 May 2022: Eating low glycaemic index foods promotes a healthier body shape in patients with coronary artery disease, according to a study presented at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 The glycaemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrate-containing foods according to how quickly they affect blood sugar...
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Do low-carb diets help you lose weight? What the science says
by Clare Collins, Erin Clarke, Rebecca Williams, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock In the 1970s, low-carb diets were all the rage. The Dr. Atkin’s Diet Revolution book claimed carbohydrate restriction was a “high calorie way to stay thin forever.” Carbohydrates are found in breads, cereals and other grains, fruit, vegetables and milk. They’re also in ultra-processed fast foods, cakes, chips...
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‘Physiology Fights Back’ When People Are Trying to Lose Weight
Marlene Busko January 27, 2022 Metabolic adaptation — slowing of metabolism in response to weight loss — increases the length of time needed to achieve a target lower weight, a new study of premenopausal women with overweight reports. All of the 65 sedentary young and middle-aged women with overweight who were on a low-calorie diet...
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Looking to lose weight? Diet drinks might not be the sweet spot: study
by Keck School of Medicine of USC Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A synthetic aftertaste might not be the only side effect of switching to diet soda, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. Drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in woman and people who are obese, according to a...
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How to lose weight after 50
Maintaining a moderate weight is important for people of all ages, but it is even more vital as people get older. For a number of reasons, many people may find it more difficult to lose weight after they turn 50 years old. However, it is still important for older adults to maintain a moderate weight....
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