London: Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing force in the healthcare sector that is vital to the prevention and treatment of chronic illnesses and weight loss. With the introduction of AI technology, a new era of data-driven, personalised healthcare has begun. This technology has the potential to greatly enhance patient outcomes and promote … Read more
Planning to start your weight loss journey? Well, if you want to shed some extra kilos, then calorie deficit is the key. Losing weight may seem like a challenging task, but it is not impossible. Dieticians and nutritionists often emphasise maintaining a calorie deficit in order to lose weight. “A calorie deficit refers to a … Read more
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite everything people have learned about good nutrition, folks around the world aren’t eating much healthier than they were three decades ago, a new global review has concluded. Diets are still closer to a poor score of zero — with loads of sugar and processed meats … Read more
Aug. 30, 2022 – Wordle is a fun game that brings me pleasure and satisfaction every day. Except when it’s a stupid waste of time. Like the day my streak ended, six games short of 100. I just didn’t see the point of a silly word puzzle that contributes nothing to the common good. I … Read more
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — “You can’t run from the fork.” It’s an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds. But is that true for everyone? New research suggests there’s a category of “diet-resistant” people who need to work out and … Read more
Aug. 2, 2022 – People lost a “clinically meaningful” percentage of body weight 12 weeks after starting a fully automated online program developed by researchers at Brown University. Primary care doctors offered the free obesity treatment program during routine care. Each week, people reported weight changes and activity and calorie consumption; attended online lessons; and … Read more
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your fitness tracker, pedometer or smartwatch may motivate you to exercise more and lose weight, Australian researchers say. In a large research review, the investigators found that tracking your activity might inspire you to walk up to 40 minutes more a day (about 1,800 more steps). … Read more
Lifestyle changes and anti-obesity medication led to obese and overweight people losing an average 10.6% of their weight over three to five years, a new study has found. Weight loss of over 10% provides significant health benefits, the researchers, who presented their findings at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2022, said. Lead researcher Michael … Read more
By Shivani Sikri What is vitamin D used for?Vitamin D is essential for bone metabolism, but its health effects go far beyond this aspect. It is considered as a quasi-hormone, with potential benefits throughout the body. Its links with the immune system are, in particular, much studied. Indeed, optimal levels of vitamin D reduce the … Read more
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dropping a load of pounds through weight-loss surgery can significantly decrease your risk of developing or dying from cancer, according to three new studies. Obese folks who underwent bariatric surgery were at least two times less likely to develop certain types of cancer … Read more