Archive for the ‘Other’ Category
Friday, July 20th, 2007
It is generally believed that it is impossible to spot reduce. This study used modern measuring techniques to measure subcutaneous fat in trained and untrained arms after resistance training.
When measured by skinfold, subcutaneous fat decreased in the trained arm and not the untrained arm in the men. MRI measurements of ...
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Thursday, June 21st, 2007
This study from the UK examined the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome amongst those from the Indian subcontinent. Asian populations accumulate visceral fat, as measured by waist to hip ratio (WHR), at lower BMI than Caucasian populations.
Increasing dietary omega-3 fatty acids reversed many of the cardiovascular risk factors associated with ...
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Aminophylline consists of Theophylline (a compound similar to caffeine) and Ethylenediamine (a stabilizing agent). Topical Aminophylline has been demonstrated to be an effective for topical fat loss.
Subjects were put on a reduced calorie diet and those that using aminophylline cream around the waistline had twice the improvement in waist circumference.
Obviously, ...
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Monday, January 29th, 2007
Twins were studied to determine which lifestyle factors are associated with elevated BMI and waist circumference.
Low physical activity was associated with increased waist circumference. Low fiber intake was associated with both an increased BMI and an increased waist circumference. Other dietary habits proved secondary.
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Saturday, January 27th, 2007
Sleep deprivation is associated with obesity. This is true of even short term sleep deprivation. A study of truck drivers found that the higher the BMI, the shorter sleep duration.
Other factors associated with obesity were: age, glucose levels, cholesterol, snoring and hypertension.
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Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
Quickly and easily regaining lost fat is known as "catch-up fat" or a thrifty metabolism. This is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and characterized by high insulin levels.
Mechanisms involved include suppressed thermogenesis, de novo lipogenesis (conversion of carbohydrates to fats), along with insulin and leptin resistance. ...
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