In today’s fast-paced world, where weight loss and fitness trends are all over social media, many people are looking for hacks like skipping dinner to shed a few quick kilos. From intermittent fasting to calorie-cutting, skipping dinner has become a popular strategy to lose weight fast. But according to health experts, this habit could cause…
Jerusalem: People can improve their health through dietary and lifestyle changes even if they do not lose weight, according to an international study. The research, conducted by the universities of Ben-Gurion (Israel), Harvard (US), and Leipzig (Germany), focused on individuals described as “weight loss resistant” — those who adopt healthy habits but struggle to shed…
Spend more than 30 seconds on TikTok, and you’ll hear fitness influencers sing the praises of intermittent fasting. This eating plan is touted as a “lifestyle change” rather than a diet, where people consume calories on a 16:8 plan (fast for 16 hours; eat normally for eight hours), a 5:2 plan (eat normally for five…
JERUSALEM: People can improve their health through dietary and lifestyle changes even if they do not lose weight, according to an international study. The research, conducted by the universities of Ben-Gurion (Israel), Harvard (US), and Leipzig (Germany), focused on individuals described as “weight loss resistant” — those who adopt healthy habits but struggle to shed…
Losing weight is never as simple as it sounds. The first advice we often hear is, “Cut your calories.” But here’s something surprising: cutting your calorie intake might actually take a toll on your mental health. A new study has revealed that low-calorie diets may increase the risk of depression—especially among men and people who…
As women struggle to keep up with ever-changing beauty standards, more than ever, the idea of the ‘perfect’ body seems impossible to attain. Weight loss medicines such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have ushered in a new beauty standard for the 2020s – the return of the skinny look. As people around the world began injecting…
Hong Kong health authorities have issued an isolation order for an 18-year-old student diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and arranged screening for his teachers and classmates after he was discharged from hospital against medical advice earlier. The Centre for Health Protection said on Friday it had been following up on the case of male secondary…
The effectiveness of intermittent fasting, low-carbohydrate meals and other alternative diets to lose weight is not backed by enough scientific evidence and could backfire, Hong Kong nutritionists have warned after conducting a survey that showed 40 per cent of respondents had tried such methods. The Hong Kong Nutrition Association revealed on Sunday findings of a…
(© gstockstudio – stock.adobe.com) Despite the popularity of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, surveys suggest that most people still prefer to lose weight without using medications. For those preferring a drug-free approach to weight loss, research shows that certain nutrients and dietary strategies can naturally mimic the effects of semaglutides. Increased intakes…
Weight loss drugs have transformed how Americans lose weight, including former commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Dr. David Kessler. But, Kessler warns there are unknowns about long-term use of the drugs and how to get people off them. “There is no end game,” he said on “CBS Mornings Plus” Tuesday. “FDA allowed these medicines…