According to a new study that monitored the calorie consumption of 130 adults on a weight loss diet, engaging in regular exercise reduces the risk of overeating at a meal by over 50%. Health Psychology, January 2020 … [Read more...]
Eating More Produce Linked with Weight Loss
In this study, researchers reviewed the dietary habits of 4,357 adults five years apart and found that participants who increased their fruit and vegetable intake during this time were more likely to lose weight than those whose produce intake … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet + Exercise Has Synergistic Effect on Weight Loss
While adopting an exercise program or switching to a healthier diet can increase one’s chances for weight loss by about 500-700%, a new study involving 1,488 New Zealanders found that both starting an exercise routine and eating a healthy diet can … [Read more...]
Cutting Calories
To lose a pound a week, experts say you'll need to cut 3,500 calories during that time frame. To reach this weekly goal, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests avoiding sweetened drinks and foods with added sugar, limiting fatty food … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Can Benefit Knee Cartilage
Obesity is a significant risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis of the knee. A new study shows that losing a large amount of weight can slow the loss of knee cartilage in obese individuals. The study included over 500 overweight and obese … [Read more...]
Is 30 Minutes of Daily Exercise Effective as One Hour of Exercise?
Thirty minutes of daily exercise can be as effective for weight loss and improvement in body mass as 60 minutes of exercise, according to research published in 2012. The study involved moderately overweight men who either worked out hard enough to … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: Cash and Weight Loss?
Researchers found money is an effective incentive when motivating people to lose weight. 62% of participants who received financial incentives ($20 if they met their monthly goal vs. paying $20 if they fell short of their goal) met their goal, … [Read more...]