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Study finds middle-aged men view weight gain as inevitable
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): According to a new peer-reviewed study, weight gain produces feelings of despondency and low self-worth among middle-aged men, but it is also seen as an inevitable consequence of family and career responsibilities.
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Obstructive sleep apnea: The condition that proved fatal for late Bappi La
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New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri departed the mortal world on Tuesday night, leaving behind a rich legacy of his soulful and unforgettable compositions and songs. He died due to a condition called Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). He was 69 when he
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Study suggests women to focus on their heart's wellbeing before getting pr
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Illinois [US], February 15 (ANI): Pregnancy stresses a woman's heart and circulatory system. During pregnancy, a lady's blood volume increases by 30 to 50 per cent to nourish her growing baby. A new Northwestern Medicine study shined a spotlight on an important but often overlooked matter of
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Changing diet could add up to a decade of life expectancy, says study
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Bergen [Norway], February 9 (ANI): Our elders unsurprisingly lived up to eighty years and more, even without much medication or hospitalisation, while the youth nowadays grapple with heart diseases, diabetes, obesity, blood pressure and whatnot. But, according to a new study, a young adult c
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Pregnancy weight gain linked to growth patterns in daughters: Study
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Texas [US], February 9 (ANI): People often say obesity is hereditary. But how much of it is true? According to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, rapid weight gain in the first and final months of a pregnancy may play a key role in the development of excess fa
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Hormone in brain senses isolation and drives contact-seeking behaviour, fi
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Wako [Japan], February 8 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic made everyone well versed with the feelings of loneliness, or perceived social isolation. This was also a major stress for those who socialized a lot and increased the risk of various mental and physical health issues such as depression,
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Sleeping more reduces calorie intake? Study shows game-changing results!
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Chicago [US], February 8 (ANI): Fitness enthusiasts and those dealing with obesity try out every possible weight loss method under the Sun to get the desired results. But what if one's sleep can do the trick just as good? Now, a new study on how getting sufficient sleep affects caloric intak
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Obesity linked to rise in female reproductive disorders: Study
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Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): Researchers have found a link between obesity and a range of female reproductive disorders.
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Daily exercise may provide relief for dry, itchy eyes, suggests research
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Waterloo (Ontario) [Canada], February 6 (ANI): A team led by researchers from the University of Waterloo has made some interesting discoveries about how doing exercise is beneficial for a number of reasons, including a healthy heart, keeping diabetes at bay and protecting from obesity
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Study finds pictorial warning on sodas may help fight obesity among kids
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North Carolina [US], February 5 (ANI): A study has examined if warnings on innocent looking soda bottles make people stay away from them.
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Study finds lifestyle affects child's BMI more than their mother's weight
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Bristol [UK], February 5 (ANI): A team of researchers have found that an increased Body Mass Index of a mother before and during pregnancy is not a major cause of high BMI in their offspring -- indicating that obesity is more likely to be a result of lifestyle factors.
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Researchers argue obesity isn't the problem of excess of fat but loss of f
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Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): A team of researchers have argued that the negative health effects of obesity stem not simply from an excess of fat but from the decline in its ability to respond to changes, or in other words, its plasticity.
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