Researchers discover what makes time-restricted dieting work
Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including increase in life span in laboratory studies.
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JJ Shavit
- Jan 6
Green Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce dangerous fat around internal organs
Reducing visceral fat is considered the true goal of weight loss as it is a more important indicator than a person's weight.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 24, 2022
Eating more fruits and vegetables can slow memory decline, study finds
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new study.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 23, 2022
Scientists discover why late-night eating is bad for your health
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 22, 2022
Researchers discover why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 22, 2022
Scientists uncover why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 18, 2022
Seven healthy lifestyle habits may reduce dementia risk for people with diabetes
Sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly and having frequent social contact was associated with a lower risk of dementia.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 31, 2022
Deep brain stimulation shows promise against binge eating disorder
Pilot study finds that implanted brain-stimulating device dramatically reduced bingeing episodes and helped patients lose weight
JD Shavit
- Aug 20, 2022
Higher protein intake while dieting leads to healthier eating
Drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals has been shown to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 1, 2022
It doesn’t matter much which fiber you choose – just get more dietary fiber!
There are lots of choices on the drug store shelves, but which fiber supplement is the right one for you? All of them help, say researchers.
JD Shavit
- Jun 29, 2022
Part of the brain that controls food intake discovered
The administration of autotaxin inhibitors can thereby significantly reduce both excessive food intake after fasting and obesity.
JD Shavit
- Jun 28, 2022
Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds
Monash University researchers found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease.
JJ Shavit
- May 10, 2022
“New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity
Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.
JJ Shavit
- May 7, 2022
Cutting calories and eating at the right time of day leads to longer life
In a study that followed hundreds of mice over their lifespans, calorie restriction combined with time-restricted eating boosted longevity.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 7, 2022
Tooth study prompts rethink of human evolution
A study into tooth wear in a group of wild Japanese macaques has significant implications for the study of human evolution.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 22, 2022
Does eating vegetables protect against cardiovascular disease?
A sufficient intake of vegetables is important for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 11, 2022
Calorie restriction trial reveals key factors in extending human health
Study confirms the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans — and identifies a key protein that could extend health.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 3, 2021
Can eating alone be bad for your heart?
New study suggests that older women who eat alone have poorer nutritional knowledge and intake and a higher prevalence of angina.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 15, 2021
Can intermittent fasting help you live longer?
Mice who ate the fasting-mimicking diet for five days out of each month lived as long as a third group of mice that consistently ate healthy
JJ Shavit
- Sep 22, 2021
Meeting sleep recommendations could lead to smarter snacking
Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices
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