Stories Related to Exercise Could Counter The Effects Of The 'obesity Gene'

Having a so-called obesity gene doesn't necessarily doom you to being fat, a study finds — if you stay active.

Senh: It's kinda obvious, but I guess there's facts to proof it. Now, you can't use the obesity gene as an excuse not to exercise.

Sections:  living   
Topics:  exercise   genes   health   obesity   study   weight   
RELATED ARTICLES
  • Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines
    Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
  • US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged
    Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
  • Study Finds Expanded Medicaid Increases Health Care Use
    Come January, millions of low-income adults will gain health insurance coverage through Medicaid in one of the farthest-reaching provisions of the Obama health care law. More
  • Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week
    Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
  • 2-year-old girl gets windpipe made from stem cells
    A 2-year-old girl born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells, the youngest patient in the world to benefit from the experimental treatment.... More
BING NEWS:
  • Study finds obesity medications counter effects of alcohol abuse
    Sometimes hyped as miracle drugs, even whispered about as elixirs, semaglutide and brand-name variants such as Ozempic and Wegovy are increasingly being taken against obesity and diabetes. But ...
    11/25/2024 - 2:21 am | View Link
  • Is ‘fat but fit’ a real thing? Study says fitness better predictor of health than BMI
    A Ticking Time Bomb Although obesity is linked to health conditions like heart disease and diabetes, losing weight to counter the risks is often hard ... and lung fitness to avoid such adverse health ...
    11/20/2024 - 10:02 pm | View Link
  • Clinical study supports the anti-obesity effects of kimchi
    Approximately 16% of the global population, or about 890 million people, suffer from obesity. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized obesity as a significant health issue and highlighted ...
    11/19/2024 - 7:59 am | View Link
  • Individual variability in compensatory eating following acute exercise in overweight and obese women
    Methods Overweight and obese women (body mass index=29.6±4.0 kg/m 2) performed a bout of cycling individually tailored to expend 400 kcal (EX) or a time-matched no exercise control condition in a ...
    05/9/2013 - 1:00 am | View Link
  • More

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Living News