I still remember the first time I walked into the gym as an overweight 123 kg. The sight of able-bodied men and women pumping iron was quite intimidating. Little did I know that weight training would play a very crucial role in …
These days bariatric surgery has become synonymous with weight loss. People who can afford it often think of it as an alternative to eating healthy and exercising. Dr Ramen Goel, a bariatric surgeon tells us more about the …
Women in India are facing a severe problem of weight extremes with the obese getting fatter and the undernourished thinner, according to a new study that says this poses a ‘major challenge’ to the government which should …
Thin women, who are not comfortable with their bodies, consider peers with a 'healthy' weight as a threat, says a Spanish study. Similarly, males prefer thin females more than women themselves and also find overweight females …
Want to increase your chances of shedding unnecessary pounds? Develop some willpower. According to a new study, individuals with greater willpower are more likely to lose weight. Researchers led by Tricia M. Leahey found that …
Do you want to lose weight quickly? Exercise before eating! A new study found that people who exercise early in the morning before eating burn up to 20% more body fat than others. Researchers sought to find out if the known …
Telugu and Tamil actor Vikram, well known for his ability to morph into any type of body for his roles, has styled himself into the tough and muscular look for the upcoming release of David. Nearly 50 years old, the veteran actor …
When it comes to exercise the fairer sex have to work out more than their partners. According to scientists, to get the same health benefits as men, women have to do a lot more exercise. Obese men and women were put on the same …
If you are planning to join a gym this is a must-read for you. If you’ve never been to one before, the chances are you will be suckered into choosing the flashiest gym in the neighbourhood, one that is part of an established …
Ever wanted to work out but have fun while doing it? You could try Zumba. Zumba fitness, as it is better known, is an exercise and weight loss regime that is set to music. Wondering about what the technique is based on and if it …
We are a nation of paradoxes. While more than half of the nation’s children are malnourished, there’s an increase in the number of people – young and old alike – who are now overweight or obese. According to data from the …
While food security and starvation are issues that dominate headlines, there are those queuing up in India's most literate state to tuck in their tummies, with a little help from the doctor. 'Bariatric Surgery,' as the …
Cutting down on sugar should be part of a global strategy to tackle the obesity epidemic, says a study commissioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The finding is based on an analysis of 8,000 trials and 10,000 cohort …
Researchers treating mice with Viagra have made an amazing discovery -- the drug potentially busts the unseemly fat around the abdomen, besides lowering risk of other obesity related complications. Sildenafil -- better known as …
