Your weight loss efforts are contagious

When you shed excess weight, you’re not the only one who benefits. Your partner will be motivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle, too, a new study finds.

How does fiber prevent weight gain?

A new study takes a fresh look at the relationship between dietary fiber, obesity, inflammation, and gut bacteria.

Why regular coffee intake could worsen sports performance

Many athletes turn to caffeine as a way of boosting their performance, but a new study suggests that regular caffeine intake may have the opposite effect.

What too much salt can do to your brain

A new study shows how too much salt reduces the blood flow to the brain and leads to cognitive impairment in mice. The findings are applicable to humans.

Trouble losing weight? This might be why

Some people find it harder to lose weight than others, but why is this? A new study has identified a molecule in fat cells that could be to blame.

We know all about taste — or do we? Study finds new mechanism

When we perceive three of our basic tastes — sweet, savory, and bitter — we might have more than one ‘taste channel’ to fall upon, a new study suggests.

The sleep diet: Could this work?

A new study concludes that getting extra sleep might help you lose weight. Could this be the easiest diet ever?

Family meals may boost kids’ physical, mental health

Family meals aren’t just for Christmas: a new study suggests that regular family mealtimes can improve children’s general fitness and mental well-being.

Diet is the key to kids’ health and happiness

A new study using data from eight European countries finds an intriguing two-way relationship between a child’s well-being and their diet.

How a small dietary change might keep your brain young

A new study has found a significant relationship between consuming higher levels of leafy greens and maintaining cognitive ability as we age.

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