Share on PinterestCould Mediterranean diets help maintain brain health by promoting a healthy weight? Image credit: Alba Vitta/Stocksy Brain health is a critical component of health and well-being. The brain aging faster than the rest of the body may be linked to several conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease. One study found that reducing weight can help improve brain aging. Specific dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet and the green Mediterranean diet, have benefited study participants. Individuals interested in helpful dietary interventions can seek help from appropriate nutrition specialists. Brain aging…
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The WHO recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many unanswered questions
Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use? This is one of the most controversial topics in nutrition science. In early May 2023, the World Health Organization issued a statement warning against the use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight loss, except for people who have pre-existing diabetes. WHO based its new recommendation on a 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis of scientific studies on the consumption of sweeteners other than sugar in humans. This type of study examines a large body of research to draw…
Read MoreIt’s time to break the calories and calories off the weight loss myth
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ve been told that it all boils down to a simple “calories in, calories out” formula: Burn more calories than you consume, and the pounds will disappear. And it’s easy to see the appeal of breaking down weight loss into simple calculations, just follow the formula and you will achieve success. It’s also believable because many people lose weight when they first take this approach. In fact, the diet industry’s reliance on the concept of “calories in, calories out”…
Read MoreYouTuber Ankur Warikoo’s tweet about weight loss supplements draws criticism; doc warns of dangerous side effects – Times of India
YouTuber, entrepreneur Ankur WarikooHer tweet about her massive weight loss 10 years ago may have inspired her fans and followers, but doctors and health experts have claimed it as misleading.In a series of tweets on Monday, Ankur shared how he lost weight from 88 kilos to 69 in August 2013. He also shared details of his recent weight loss plan following which he had lost 8 kg. In her tweets, Ankur says that for her recent weight loss, in which she dropped 8kg and 4 inches off her waist, she…
Read MoreNoom Joins Weight Watchers in Offering Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy: What to Know
As the popularity of drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic used for weight loss continues to grow, another company focused on weight loss is entering the market. Noom, an app that helps people track their eating and exercise habits, will now offer prescriptions through a new telehealth platform known as Noom Med. The company said Noom Med will be available to people who meet certain requirements, such as a BMI of 30 or higher, and who are members of Noom Weight, its $42-per-month program that offers psychological tips to help with…
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