Is a calorie really a calorie? Researchers from the National Institute of Health recently wrapped up a new study that challenges what we know about the calorie, a unit of measurement used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food. Essentially, researchers have found that dieters trying to maintain their weight loss burned significantly …
Overweight Individuals May Lead A Longer Life, Says JAMA Study
Being overweight is the cause of a host of health risks that contribute to a shorter lifespan, right? Not necessarily, says a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Bucking common belief, the study indicates that being overweight may actually lead to a longer life. The finding is compelling to say …
If you’ve recently engaged in a weight loss resolution for the new year, take note. New research has emerged regarding weight loss: the longer you maintain an unhealthy weight, the longer and harder it will be to lose. Researchers and practitioners in Australia have found that after a strict clinical weight loss diet, even those …