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Scientists have been able to demonstrate that humans have the ability to convert ‘bad’
white fat into ‘good’ brown fat in the same way as animals, heralding a potential
breakthrough which could have significant implications for global efforts to tackle obesity
and sedentary behaviour.
news •
14 Aug 2015
Could brown fat offer a lifeline in battling obesity, and how do we activate it in our bodies? Kate Cracknell reviews the latest research
HCM issue 10 2015
A low-fat diet leads to a greater loss of body fat compared to a low-carb diet, according to
scientists of the US National Institutes of Health.
news •
10 Mar 2015
Brown fat tissue - the body’s ‘good fat’ - serves as an organ which communicates with the
brain through sensory nerves to inform how much fat we have and how much we’ve lost
while the brown fat is generating heat, a study has found.
news •
02 Apr 2015
Aerobic exercise is your best bet when it comes to devising a programme for a club member or client who wants to shed the dreaded belly fat.
news •
05 Sep 2011
German drinks manufacturer Nutrichem, owners of Inkospor
(Inko), has unveiled its first low-fat ready-to-drink protein
shake, which is also the first of its product range to come in
a plastic bottle.
product innovation •
04 Mar 2011
Scientists have produced more evidence outlining the dangers of a high-fat diet, with a
new study linking the resultant increase in body weight and blood sugar levels to anxiety
and depression.
news •
21 Oct 2015
The best heart rate for burning fat differs hugely between individuals and often does not align
with the suggested “fat burning zone” on commercial gym equipment and exercise machines.
news •
22 Aug 2023
A high fat diet, which changes the mix of bacteria
in the gut, alters behaviour and produces signs of
brain inflammation – even in the absence of
obesity, according to a study.
news •
30 Mar 2015
A recent study has shown obese people on a six-day diet of reduced fat intake lost an
average of 463g of body fat – 80 per cent more than obese participants who reduced their
carbohydrate intake, whose average loss was 245g.
news •
17 Aug 2015
A new study has suggested that strength training can result in people losing around a similar
amount of body fat as they do when undertaking cardiovascular exercise.
news •
12 Oct 2021
The link between a sound body and a sound mind has been demonstrated by scientists in
a groundbreaking new study on the impact of exercise.
news •
09 Feb 2018
An experimental drug has been found to speed up metabolism and burn off fat cells,
according to a study conducted on hundreds of mice by the Houston Methodist Research
Institute, US.
news •
09 Mar 2015
Exercising for twice the recommended weekly amount is likely to help reduce the risk of
breast cancer for postmenopausal women, scientists have said.
news •
23 Jul 2015
New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese people are at a higher risk
HCM issue 1 2022
Despite generally being good at helping clients banish excess fat, a surprisingly
high number of personal trainers and health professionals have little or no idea
of where it actually goes.
news •
17 Dec 2014
Edinburgh Leisure highlighted the fight against obesity last month, literally tackling the fat by organising a tug of war between a group of Edinburgh Rugby players – and 60kg of fat.
news •
08 Feb 2008
Despite the American Medical Association’s decision in June to classify obesity
as a disease, a study has shown that obese people can be perfectly healthy in
terms of cholesterol and blood pressure levels, showing no apparent signs of
impending diabetes.
news •
10 Oct 2013
Excess body fat and obesity are likely to have contributed to more deaths in England and
Scotland than
smoking since 2014, according to new research from the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at
the University of Glasgow.
news •
19 Feb 2021
After only five days of eating a high fat diet, the way in which the body’s muscle processes
nutrients changes, according to a study by Virginia Tech – published in the online version
of the journal Obesity. This is thought to be the first study to find that a change in
metabolism happens so quickly after adopting an unhealthy diet, with these shifts
increasing the risk of diabetes and other diseases.
news •
21 Apr 2015
New research suggests that COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese
are at a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19.
news •
13 Dec 2021
Research into twins shows some obese people can still be healthy
HCM issue 11 2013
Exercise can help people reduce the intake of high risk, bodyweight-increasing foods.
news •
24 Sep 2010
For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact
your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, according to new research in Circulation
Research, an American Heart Association journal.
news •
18 Sep 2015
Scientists at Washington State University have shown that berries, grapes and other fruits
can convert excess white fat into calorie-burning ‘beige’ fat.
news •
25 Jun 2015
The results of a new study suggest that counting calories might not be the best way to
measure the effectiveness of exercise as a means to lose fat.
news •
21 Mar 2018
European Sports Nutrition Company Atlantic
Multipower has developed Fit Protein Lite, with 80 per
cent less carbs and sugars than Multipower’s original
Fit Protein drink.
product innovation •
10 Feb 2014
For those looking to lose weight, wearing weighted vests could ensure better results
than
physical activity, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.
news •
12 May 2020
A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 7 2016
Physical exercise has the ability to instantly change DNA molecules within
muscles to make them fight fat more effectively, according to a study by
Karolinska Institutet (KI) in Stockholm, Sweden.
news •
07 Mar 2012
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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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