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Arjun Kapoor's tough journey with obesity

Efforts will pay off eventually if not today then in a week month or even a year.

19 Jun 2019 1:32 AM IST

Arjun Kapoor. (Photo: Twitter)

Arjun Kapoor flaunts his muscles, reveals story on battling from...

His diligence is reflected in his hard-earned mesomorph body type.

18 Jun 2019 8:02 PM IST

Sodas, packaged cookies, instant noodles and chicken nuggets are some examples of highly processed foods. But also included are products that can seem wholesome, like breakfast cereals, energy bars and some yogurts. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Why do processed foods cause obesity?

What's so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues

15 Jun 2019 11:57 AM IST

Weight management interventions for boys may anticipate their possible depression. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Depression and weight in children are interlinked

Gender affects correlation between depression and weight in children: Study.

14 Jun 2019 9:21 AM IST

High body mass index (BMI) and high waist circumference were also associated with higher risks of advanced and fatal prostate cancer. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Abdominal and thigh fats can be the cause of prostate cancer

Body fat distribution associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer: Study.

10 Jun 2019 7:03 PM IST

People hungrier prior to the study had greater taste perception; womens taste perceptions declined faster than mens, and providing nutritional information prior to chocolate consumption did not affect taste perception. (Photo: ANI)

People with obesity derive satisfaction from food

Obese people get more satisfaction from their food: Study.

31 July 2019 10:13 AM IST

like many studies of older people, it is possible that the healthiest people are more likely to live longer and take part in studies, so that may affect the results. (Photo: ANI)

Obesity in 60's can be the cause of brain ageing

Extra weight in 60s may be linked to brain ageing: Study.

29 July 2019 10:35 AM IST

Researchers found the risk of obesity increased by 43 per cent if a smartphone was used five or more hours a day, as participating students were twice as likely to drink more sugary drinks, fast food, sweets, snacks and have decreased physical activity. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Did you know that smartphone usage can lead to obesity?

Five hours of smartphone usage per day may increase obesity: Study.

28 July 2019 2:06 PM IST

While poor child feeding practices are often attributed to limited nutritional knowledge in low income settings, the authors found that the high prices of nutrient-dense foods offered an alternative explanation of their low consumption. (Photo: ANI)

Affordability of nutritious food prime factor contributing to...

High prices of healthy food contribute to malnutrition, say researchers.

24 July 2019 10:26 AM IST

You can also have a bite of food between meals for a maximum of two, one-bite snacks each day and drink unlimited amounts of calorie-free drinks. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

5 Bite Diet: Effective way to shed kilos in a week

This '5 bite diet' is all you need to shed kilos in week!

3 July 2019 10:58 AM IST

Eating disorders have the highest mortality of all mental illnesses, both from physical causes and from suicide. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Why you should keep your eating disorder in check

Don't ignore eating disorder as it is associated with poorer outcomes and great suffering.

2 July 2019 1:32 PM IST

People often use artificial sweeteners as a tool to fight obesity. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Artificial sweeteners can make you hungrier

Here's how artificial sweeteners increase appetite.

31 Aug 2019 11:33 AM IST