A recent study that has been carried out at the University of Rochester has shed light on the relationship between fat cells and weight gain. According to the research, the Thy1 protein has an important role to play in primitive cells turning into fat cells. This research sheds light on the role of Thy1 protein in the development of fat cells and weight gain and its importance in the prevention of obesity and related conditions. So far, obesity and weight gain are predominantly viewed as behavior-related subjects, and therefore diet pills that have emerged on the market for treating obesity also contain anti-addiction and antidepressant medicines. However, these medicines have yet failed to address the molecular-level activity of the cells contributing to fat cell accumulation. The Role of Thy1 Protein in the Development of Fat Cells and Weight Gain It is interesting to note that the Thy1 protein in itself Read More
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Why High Intensity Interval Training is The King of Exercise
Many people prefer high intensity interval training (HIIT), but why? Why is high intensity interval training such a rapidly increasing trend? Maybe it has something to do with how efficient it is in such a small amount of time or possibly because it requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. High intensity interval training also has other good overall health benefits such as a rapid production of the human growth hormone (HGH) and it is proven to be super heart healthy. High intensity interval training is one of the most efficient exercises that you can do. It is perfect for people with a busy schedule and people who have to work out on the go. High intensity interval training is defined as any workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less intense activity or rest. A good example of high intensity interval training is Read More
The Only Weight Loss Rule You’ll Ever Need to Succeed
When you are serious about losing weight and changing your body then it’s important to understand the one and only weight loss rule. It’s truly about burning more calories than you eat, though many will have you believing differently. The truth is that to lose the weight and keep it off you need to work at creating a sort of calorie deficit. We are so intrigued by the many diets out there that promise results quickly without effort. Far too many fads and trends tell you that you don’t need to work out, but rather just eat this or that to lose the weight. If you go back to the golden rule within weight loss then you will keep the weight off for good, but that’s about thinking of it each and every day. So the weight loss rule boils down to calories eaten minus calories burned. It sounds simple Read More