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This article explores how sleep changes as we age, from deep slumber in childhood to lighter sleep in later years. It also looks at the science behind sleep’s impact on weight, brain health, and even our emotional well-being. Learn why prioritizing sleep at every stage of life is crucial for optimal health and well-being.
When you do a workout, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Read on and discover six types of hormones that a workout affects and why.
You might think bad genetics are making it hard to lose weight. Although lifestyle habits are more important than your genes for weight control, there are genes that can affect how easy it is to lose weight. Here’s what you should know.
Hunger control is complex and we sometimes override hunger signals and eat anyway. That’s why it’s important to address issues like stress and lack of sleep along with eating balanced meals with protein and fiber. Doing these things can help you fight and win your battle when you hungry.
Did you know that appetite hormones play a big role in controlling your level of hunger? One called leptin is more accurately a satiety hormone. Just recently, scientists gained new insights into leptin and how it controls appetite and contributes to obesity.
Does repeated calorie restriction and dieting slow your metabolism? If so, how long will your metabolism stay slow once you return to your normal eating habits? According to a new study, it’s longer than you think.
Hunger – there’s more than one kind. Some hunger is driven by low energy stores but there’s also hedonic hunger that makes it harder to control your weight and potentially leads to food addiction.
After losing body weight, you have an even tougher battle – keeping it off. The statistics on the number of people who successfully do that are bleak, around 10 to 20%. But now a new study shows those statistics might be wrong. Find out more.
It’s not entirely accurate to say a person can solve their obesity problem by eating less and exercising more. Underlying obesity are biological factors that make it difficult to maintain any weight that’s lost. Still, a small number of people are able to do it. Read on and discover why it’s so hard to maintain weight loss and what people who do it successfully have in common.
Appetite hormones control your appetite, no surprise there. Some appetite hormones like leptin reduce your desire to eat while other like ghrelin increases hunger. Unfortunately, sometimes appetite hormones are out of balance and work against efforts to lose weight. Read on and discover five ways for taming your appetite hormones.
Hunger can be a tough beast to tame, especially if you’re eating the wrong foods. This article discusses the role macronutrients play in controlling hunger. Find out which macronutrients are most satiating and how to change the composition of your diet to keep hunger at bay.
You already know that protein-packed meals are filling. Fiber is too. Now research shows dark, leafy greens contain a compound that may help you feel full. Find out more about the satiety benefits of greens and ways to add more of them to your diet.
