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Waist size, not body mass index, may be more predictive of coronary artery disease

For years, women have been told that weight gain could lead to heart disease. A new study indicates that it is the location of the fat that matters most, with abdominal fat representing the greatest harm and not overall body mass index (BMI) when assessing risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). Read Full Article (External […]

Published on August 28, 2019

The role of a single molecule in obesity

A single molecule, derived from cholesterol, lurks inside your bloodstream and will increase your body fat, even if you don’t eat a diet filled with red meat and fried food. A biologist reports that reducing the levels of the molecule could result in reduced capacity for making fat. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on August 28, 2019

High-protein bedtime snacks no problem for active women

In a study of women weight lifters, nutrition scientists showed that protein consumption before bed compared to protein consumption during the day does not disturb overnight belly fat metabolism or whole-body fat burn. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of […]

Published on August 28, 2019