Metabolism

If you’re looking to boost your metabolism, look no further than your dinner. A recent study found that overweight people who consume food during a smaller window of time than usual reported fewer hunger swings and burned more calories during the night hours. The study was small in size, and an explanation for the results ...click here to read more

When comparing different intensity levels of exercise, researchers found there are limits to exercise benefits when it comes to weight loss, and moderate exercise is just as beneficial as intense exercise. The researchers found that moderate exercise, like walking a few miles a day, is an effective way of burning extra calories. With anything beyond ...click here to read more

The advice, “everything in moderation” may actually be contributing to poor metabolic health in the U.S. along with lower diet quality. The findings come from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. First author, Marcia C. de Oliviera Otto, said, “‘Eat ...click here to read more

Metabolism has been shown to affect aging, longevity and mortality. New research from the American Chemical Society can better help us understand longevity. Their study was conducted on worms, and researchers believe they can accurately predict longevity at middle-age. Being able to predict longevity is useful for insurance companies, retirement investing and health care planning. ...click here to read more

The unique metabolism of pancreatic cancer cells makes them a potential target for metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes. Until very recently, it was believed that cancer cells relied on glycolysis, a type of metabolism that does not use oxygen, to generate their energy. However, scientists from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre ...click here to read more