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07/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The neuroscience behind overeating: How our brain responds in anticipation of food or water

Harvard neuroscientists have identified a group of neurons in the brain that prepares the body for consumption of food and drink. These neurons release a fast-acting hormone that spreads throughout the body in the brief amount of time before you eat or drink something. An article in BIDMC News reports that this discovery could lead […]

06/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The 7 ages of appetite: Understand these phases to eat better and prevent obesity

Most people think that the desire to eat is driven by hunger. But appetite is not as simple as originally thought. Learning how it works and the seven phases it goes through over the years will help you make better decisions about what you eat and in the process, avoid diet-related problems such as obesity. […]

05/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

4 Reasons why you might not be losing weight, even if you’re going to the gym every day

Imagine this: You’ve been dieting and you’re going to the gym regularly. But why aren’t you losing weight? Before we go into the possible reasons why you’re not losing weight, let’s try to understand how our body works. Think of the body as something that stores energy with two components: One is fat mass; and the […]

11/17/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Experts share 8 tips and tricks for staying in shape through the feasting season

Deck the halls with boughs of…food! No, wait, holly. All kidding aside, it’s already November, which means that you’re probably preparing for several feasts before the end of the year. This does not give you an excuse though to gain unwanted pounds. Here are eight expert-recommended tips and tricks to avoid the holiday weight gain. […]

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