Dieting and Weight Control – PossibleThreat Articles

A blood factor involved in weight loss and aging

October 22, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Dementia, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Hypertension, Intelligence, Nutrition Research, Obesity

Aging can be delayed through lifestyle changes (physical exercise, restricting calorie intake, etc.). Researchers have elucidated the properties of a molecule in the blood – GDF11 – whose mechanisms were previously unknown. In a mouse model, they showed that this molecule could mimic the benefits of certain calorie restrictions – dietary regimens that have proven their efficacy in reducing cardiovascular disease, preventing cancer and increasing neurogenesis in the brain.

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Evidence of behavioral, biological similarities between compulsive overeating and addiction

October 17, 2019 0 Comments Addiction, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Eating Disorder Research, Eating Disorders, Nutrition, Nutrition Research, Obesity

Does yo-yo dieting drive compulsive eating? There may be a connection. According to researchers the chronic cyclic pattern of overeating followed by undereating, reduces the brain's ability to feel reward and may drive compulsive eating. This finding suggests that future research into treatment of compulsive eating behavior should focus on rebalancing the mesolimbic dopamine system — the part of the brain responsible for feeling reward or pleasure.

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Bad break-ups may not trigger weight gain from emotional eating

October 17, 2019 0 Comments Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Eating Disorders, Fitness, Nutrition Research, Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Staying Healthy

That pint of ice cream after a nasty breakup may not do as much damage as you think. Despite the emotional turmoil, people on average do not report gaining weight after a relationship dissolution, according to new research.

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Factors that predict obesity by adolescence revealed

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Child Psychology, Children's Health, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Evolutionary Biology, Food, mice, Obesity, Parenting

Three simple factors that predict whether a healthy weight child will be overweight or obese by adolescence have been revealed in a new study.

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Randomized controlled trial suggests healthier diet may directly reduce depression

October 10, 2019 0 Comments Depression, Diabetes, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutrition Research, Obesity

Young adults with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy diet for three weeks, according to a new study.

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Low intelligence linked to suicide risk later in life

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Behavior, Cholesterol, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Intelligence, Mental Health Research, Obesity, Psychiatry

People with low scores on intelligence tests in adolescence run a higher risk of suicide and suicide attempt later in life. That is according to a study that followed almost 50,000 Swedish men from the 1970s until recently.

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Touting flavor before nutrition encourages healthy eating

October 2, 2019 0 Comments Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Eating Disorders, Food, Food and Agriculture, Nutrition, Nutrition Research, Organic, Staying Healthy

Most people want to eat healthier, but efforts to encourage healthy eating by providing nutrition information have not drastically changed habits. A new study suggests that labels emphasizing taste and positive experience could help.

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New genes identified in hearing loss, providing treatment hope

September 26, 2019 0 Comments Alzheimer's, Dementia, Dieting and Weight Control, Disorders and Syndromes, Hearing Impairment, Parkinson's, Perception, Sleep Disorders

A new study has identified 44 genes linked to age-related hearing loss giving a much clearer understanding of how the condition develops and potential treatments.

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Overweight Danes are more likely to have overweight dogs

September 19, 2019 0 Comments Alcoholism, Animal Learning and Intelligence, animals, Behavior, Dieting and Weight Control, Dogs, Gender Difference, Veterinary Medicine

A new study reports that the prevalence of overweight dogs is markedly larger among overweight owners than among normal weight owners. Part of the explanation lies in whether treats are used as training tools or ''hygge-snacks''.

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Deeper understanding of early life experiences can help combat chronic obesity and frequent bingeing

September 17, 2019 0 Comments Behavior, Child Psychology, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Mental Health Research, Obesity, Patient Education and Counseling, Stress

According to a new study, dysfunctional eating patterns and habits in overweight and obese adults can be triggered by early life experiences that are deeply rooted within patients' personality features.

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