Women who lose or gain weight around their middle in the year after breast cancer surgery may double the risk of tumours returning A total of 1,317 women with breast cancer were analysed for weight changes Those with oestrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer saw their risk go up Tumours…
Here’s Exactly What To Do To Avoid Menopause Weight Gain
Unless you've never experienced the horror that is hormonal acne or fits of rage around that time of the month, you know that, as a woman, hormones can take quite a toll on you—and that rings especially true once you hit menopause. While, yes, menopause isn't all bad (hi, no more spending…
Man loses 60kg and gets asked out by the girl who bullied him for his weight
As a teen, Anthony Bayer says he was constantly rejected by girls for his weight. At his heaviest Anthony weighed 24st 10lbs (157kg) and wore size 42 trousers. He had always struggled with his weight and was the butt of cruel jokes throughout his time at school. Anthony was even…
Sex pill for women could also help weight loss
HEALTH NOTES: Pill that boosts women’s sex drive could also help them lose weight A pill that boosts women’s sex drive could also help weight loss. Flibanserin, dubbed the ‘female Viagra’, can help women shed up to five per cent of body weight. In a study, a quarter of post-menopausal women…
NIH-funded study suggests teen girl ‘night owls’ may be more likely to gain weight
Teen girls—but not boys—who prefer to go to bed later are more likely to gain weight, compared to same-age girls who go to bed earlier, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The findings by researchers at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, and other institutions appear in…
Pear-shaped is better for postmenopausal women, even if they are normal weight
Postmenopausal women who are “apple” shaped rather than “pear” shaped are at greater risk of heart and blood vessel problems, even if they have a normal, healthy body mass index (BMI) according to new research. In fact, the study, which is published in the European Heart Journal today, found that…
Study shows that strength and weight training can control diabetes in obese individuals
Research conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo State, Brazil, shows that vigorous physical exercise such as strength and weight training can reduce accumulated liver fat and improve blood sugar control in obese and diabetic individuals in a short time span, even before significant weight loss occurs….
Bedroom light at night might boost women’s weight
Women, beware: Sleeping with a light on or the TV going in your bedroom could make you put on weight. That’s the finding of new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine. While the study doesn’t prove that sleeping with a light on causes weight gain, it suggests the two may…
Stop Obsessing Over Calories. They Aren't the Key to Weight Loss Anymore.
Rejoice eaters! The era of meticulous calorie counting is over. And good riddance, because the conventional “calories in/calories out” model ignores one key factor: the quality of your food. Instead of counting calories, consider a 2017 New Zealand study suggesting that a diet centered on consuming whole foods like vegetables,…
Jenna Jameson Just Shared A Photo Showing Her 5-Pound Weight Gain On Keto
In a new Instagram post, Jenna Jameson revealed she’s gained five pounds on the keto diet. Jenna said that weight gain helped her reach her “perfect weight.” Since starting the keto diet in April 2018, Jenna has lost 80 pounds. For the past year, Jenna Jameson has been sharing tons…
Seemingly Harmless Food That Will Cause You To Gain Weight
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