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health23 days ago•5 min saved

Rapid weight gain unmasks sleep apnea, altering a fitness story

A Milwaukee content creator rapidly gained 40 pounds in six months despite maintaining the same diet and workouts, then learned she had mild sleep apnea after a sleep study showed she woke 68 times a night and stopped breathing every eight minutes. Starting CPAP helped her lose 60 pounds in a year and doctors said the apnea had reversed by 2024, but after losing insurance she stopped treatment and symptoms returned, with a further 20-pound gain; she now manages via meditation and yoga while seeking care.

via nypost.com|

#cpap #fatigue #health

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Vanishing Calories: Why airy snacks may quietly pack on pounds

A New York Post piece explains 'vanishing caloric density'—airy, quickly dissolving snacks can fool the brain into thinking calories are low, potentially triggering overeating and weight gain. Regular consumption of ultra-processed snacks (chips, cheese puffs, cotton candy, popcorn, etc.) may crowd out nutrient-dense foods and raise risks for diabetes, heart disease and cancer; experts advise choosing whole foods with protein, fiber and healthy fats, checking ingredient lists, and pre-portioning snacks to avoid mindless eating.

via New York Post|

#health #portion-control #snacks

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Sleep Shortage Linked to About a Pound Weight Gain in Six Weeks

A Columbia University Irving Medical Center study followed 95 adults at risk for heart/metabolic disease through six weeks of adequate sleep and six weeks of about 90 minutes less sleep per night. Those restricting sleep gained about 1 pound on average and saw small waist increases, with more time spent sitting though exercise levels stayed similar. Fat and muscle didn’t change significantly, and intake wasn’t tracked, so the exact cause is unclear. Experts emphasize sleep’s central role in metabolism, noting menopause may heighten vulnerability, and researchers cite study limitations like small size and short duration.

via New York Post|

#health #metabolism #sleep

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Sleep loss nudges weight and waist size, study finds

A six-week study of 95 adults at risk for heart/metabolic disease found that getting about 90 minutes less sleep per night led to roughly one pound of weight gain and a small increase in waist size, even though overall exercise stayed similar and body fat or muscle didn’t significantly change. The research did not measure caloric intake, so the cause remains unclear. Experts note sleep’s role in regulating metabolism and heart health, with menopause potentially increasing risk; limitations include small sample size and a short duration.

via Fox News|

#health #metabolism #sleep

entertainment1 month ago•43 min saved

Lizzo embraces curves: stay triggered to body-shamers

Lizzo says she intentionally gained about 20 pounds this year after an earlier weight-loss journey, explaining her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover shows a thicker, more confident look and telling critics to stay triggered as she embraces her body and life, while continuing to work on music and a biopic.

via Yahoo|

#body-positivity #entertainment #lizzo

health2 months ago•6 min saved

Quitting Smoking Could Cut Dementia Risk by 16%, But Weight Gain Might Undermine the Benefit

A 32,000-plus US study of dementia-free adults followed for 25 years found that quitting smoking in later life is linked to a 16% lower dementia risk and slower cognitive decline, with the benefit strongest when weight gain after quitting is minimal. Gaining more than 10 kg tended to negate the dementia risk reduction, suggesting weight management should accompany smoking cessation to maximize brain health.

via ScienceAlert|

#cognitive-decline #dementia #health

health4 months ago•5 min saved

Early-Adult Weight Gain Linked to Higher Lifetime Mortality, Study Finds

A Lund University study followed more than 600,000 people from age 17 to 60 and found that obesity onset in early adulthood (17–29) was linked to about 70% higher all-cause mortality during follow-up, driven largely by cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest the duration of obesity, rather than late-life weight gain, may drive risk, potentially via long-term insulin resistance and inflammation. Exercise and diet data weren’t analyzed, and there are sex-related nuances; the takeaway is to aim to prevent obesity early in life.

via ScienceAlert|

#epidemiology #health #mortality

health4 months ago•6 min saved

Carbs That Don’t Add Calories May Slow Metabolism and Boost Weight in Mice

A mouse study found a strong preference for carbohydrate-rich foods like bread and rice can cause weight gain and higher fat without increasing total calories, due to reduced energy expenditure and metabolic changes in the liver. Removing wheat flour from the diet improved weight and metabolic health, suggesting carbs influence weight beyond calorie count and warrant human studies on whole grains, fiber, and processing effects.

via ScienceDaily|

#carbohydrates #health #metabolism

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Haliburton pins shingles and meds for weight gain after viral Pacers photo

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton says his recent weight gain was due to a shingles bout and hunger-inducing side effects from his medications, not the Pringles memes. He’s battled shingles for about eight weeks, has switched meds (and even gotten a Botox injection), and though his eye has been swollen and he’s lost part of an eyebrow, he’s back to workouts as Indiana finishes its season and looks ahead to recovery.

via New York Post|

#indiana-pacers #pat-mcafee-show #shingles

health5 months ago•264 min saved

Juice Isn’t a No-Calories Elixir: Big Study Links 100% Fruit Juice to Weight Gain

A large meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found that each additional daily serving of 100% fruit juice is linked to weight gain in both children and adults (about a 0.03 BMI increase per serving in kids and 0.02 in adults). Experts say this may be due to extra calories and rapidly digested sugars from juice, plus the fiber lost when juicing. The takeaway is to prioritize whole fruit, choose 100% juice with no added sugars, limit juice to roughly 4–6 ounces if you drink it, and consider diluting with sparkling water to keep portions small while still enjoying the beverage.

via AOL.com|

#fruit-juice #health #insulin-resistance

entertainment6 months ago•35 min saved

Kelce Jokes Swift’s Sourdough Gave Him Weight Gain and a Chair Fallout

On the Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast, Travis Kelce joked that Taylor Swift’s homemade sourdough is behind his recent weight gain and that he even broke Swift’s chair while joking about it. He quips that the bread supports “good gut health” and swats away concerns with humor. The piece also ties in Swift’s well-known sourdough obsession and mentions the couple’s engagement and wedding plans, including beer for the reception.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#entertainment #not-gonna-lie #sourdough

science-health6 months ago•6 min saved

Blocking SCoR2 Could Halt Fat Production and Lower Cholesterol

A Cleveland team identified SCoR2, an enzyme that removes nitric oxide from proteins controlling fat storage and production. In mice, inhibiting SCoR2 prevented weight gain, reduced liver damage, and lowered cholesterol, suggesting a first‑in‑class drug could treat obesity and cardiovascular disease, with clinical trials anticipated in about 18 months.

via SciTechDaily|

#cholesterol #lipogenesis #nitric-oxide

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Persistent Belly Fat: The Sure Sign Your Cortisol Is Elevated

Doctors note that the number-one sign of chronically elevated cortisol is unexplained belly fat from visceral fat, which can occur even without changes to diet or exercise; cortisol levels can rise due to stress, illness, sleep deprivation, pregnancy, inflammation, and certain foods or medications, so consult a physician if you notice persistent abdominal weight gain accompanied by other health changes.

via Prevention|

#cortisol #health #hormones

health7 months ago•4 min saved

Five Surprising Signs Your Cortisol Is Running High

Chronic elevation of cortisol—the body's stress hormone—can show up beyond the obvious symptoms. Look for abdominal/visceral weight gain, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, poor sleep, and facial puffiness. Causes include ongoing stress, Cushing's syndrome, illness, sleep deprivation, pregnancy, and certain medications or supplements. Since cortisol levels can fluctuate and diagnoses can be tricky, consult a doctor if you notice persistent symptoms or notable health changes.

via Prevention|

#cortisol #health #high-cortisol

health7 months ago•264 min saved

Unmasking Cortisol: 5 Unexpected Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Doctors describe five surprising signs of high cortisol: weight gain around the midsection, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, poor sleep, and facial puffiness. The piece explains how chronic stress and other factors can raise cortisol, outlines possible causes (including Cushing’s syndrome), and suggests seeing a doctor to evaluate cortisol levels if these symptoms appear.

via AOL.com|

#cortisol #health #signs