Is Laser Assisted Liposuction Right for Your Weight Loss Plan?

A new laser assisted method of liposuction is a new option for those looking to remove belly fat. Medical science continues to find ways to improve upon the old-fashioned “tummy tuck.” Recently, many surgeons are turning to lasers to aid or even replace traditional methods of removing body fat. But lasers can offer some risks Read more …

The Dangers of DMAA for Weight Loss

Increasingly, studies show the downsides of DMAA include serious risks to consumers’ health. The warnings focus on the stimulant dimethylamylamine, commonly known as DMAA. The compound is commonly used for weight loss or to build muscle. When digested in large doses, however, DMAA can cause serious side effects. The most common include tightening of the Read more …

Getting Paid to Lose Weight Works!

A recent in-depth study has proven that financial incentives are one sure way to help workers lose weight. Obesity has reached epidemic levels and although the weight loss industry amasses millions of dollars each year, most pills, potions and programs seem to fail. Obesity leads to many severe health conditions. Besides the terrible pain and Read more …

Could Erectile Dysfunction Pills Like Sildenafil Help You Lose Weight?

According to new research studies, drugs such as sildenafil (commonly known by the brand name Viagra) could potentially be used to fight obesity, as scientists are finding that the drug has an ability to transform white fat cells into beige fat cells, allowing people to gain better control over their weight. Sildenafil Helps to Regulate Read more …

A Way to Lose Weight by Breaking the Obesity Inflammation Link?

It is no secret that obese people experience many chronic health issues; devastating conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even cancer. Science now understands that obesity increases inflammation levels in the body at a cellular level and this explains why overweight people are more at risk of developing degenerative illnesses and autoimmune related complications Read more …

Prone to Obesity? A Breath Test May Tell You

breath test

Weight gain may actually be more complicated that just eating too much food. Trying to create a balance between calories eaten and calories burned through daily exercise may not be enough in the battle of the bulge. Some people are just more prone to obesity. Recent studies have revealed that our guts are far more Read more …

New Drug May Fight Obesity, But Will It Be Safe?

obesity drug

Latest medical research claims to have stumbled across a remarkable hormone treatment that reduces appetite, helps control the body’s metabolism and supports blood sugar levels. The new hormone therapy combines the hormone glucagon with the hormone glucagons-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) to create a powerful partnership to stimulate the pancreas into regulating blood sugar levels. Clinical Read more …

Protein for Breakfast Leads to Weight Loss and Less Snacking After Dinner

protein breakfast

We all know breakfast is important for weight loss, but making it high in protein can boost your efforts even more. It’s no great secret that weight gain is an ongoing struggle. Truth be told, dieting requires strong will power. Those prone to weight gain have to work hard every day to carefully control their Read more …

Could Losing Weight Help Ward of Cancer?

New studies suggest losing weight by avoiding carcinogenic foods can lower your cancer risk. Over the past few decades, obesity has increased at an alarming rate. Aside from the social and emotional downsides of being classed as fat, obese people face more health concerns than the average person. The growing number of obese people presenting Read more …

New Research Suggests You Should Lose Weight for Healthier Bones

The connection between low bone mass and high body weight Recent studies have found that there is a definite genetic link between the fat levels and bone mass of the body. This new information will help thousands of people who suffer joint pain or arthritis. Until now, weight loss has not been considered an overly Read more …