Brain’s Wiring, Not Lack of Willpower, May Drive Obesity: Study

Brain’s Wiring, Not Lack of Willpower, May Drive Obesity: Study

June 6, 2022 – “You want fries with that?” How you answer that question may have less to do with willpower than you might think. Virginia Tech scientists are taking a deep dive into the brain chemistry that drives cravings for unhealthy fatty foods. Their goal: To find out if the nation’s ever-expanding waistline has … Read more

India fights Covid! Building immunity, diet, a shift in behaviour are key, reveals VLCC survey

India fights Covid! Building immunity, diet, a shift in behaviour are key, reveals VLCC survey

Coronavirus Covid-19 in India: Notably, 82 per cent of surveyed people have said they would prefer to seek professional guidance for wellness requirements instead of self-experimenting until they get the much-awaited Covid-19 vaccine. (Reuters image) India fights Covid: The prevalent Coronavirus pandemic has taught us that along with Covid-19 appropriate behaviour, a strong immunity level … Read more

Covid-19 and Obesity: Over 65 per cent of young Indians worried about BMI, diabetes, weight loss, reveal Practo insights

Covid-19 and Obesity: Over 65 per cent of young Indians worried about BMI, diabetes, weight loss, reveal Practo insights

Top searches are weight loss, fat loss, diet management, obesity symptoms and causes, childhood obesity, COVID-19, and obesity and bariatric treatment. (Reuters image) Coronavirus and Obesity: More and more people in India, especially the younger generation, have started focussing on obesity. A staggering number of 550 per cent rise was witnessed in queries related to … Read more