A Drosophila study shows that sugar increases cravings for fat

A Drosophila study shows that sugar increases cravings for fat

Credit graphic abstract: Cell reports (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113387 People are eating too much sugar, and research is increasingly showing that it not only affects metabolism, but also alters the perception of taste. The research team of Mattias Alenius at the University of Ume discovered that excessive sugar consumption increases the desire for fat in flies. …

Read more

Mediterranean diet plus exercise burns fat and adds muscle

Mediterranean diet plus exercise burns fat and adds muscle

Rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently receives praise for its long list of health benefits, including preventing heart disease and diabetes. Now, new research from Spain shows that this way of eating, when combined with regular exercise and fewer calories, can reduce dangerous abdominal …

Read more

Fat Bear Week is back, but don’t bears deserve love too?

Fat Bear Week lets people vote for their favorite chubby bear

And now an important message about National Park Services Fat Bear Week, which began Wednesday and ends October 10, from a concerned bear: Hello humans, my name is Titus and I am the official spokesperson for a national coalition of bears who have dedicated themselves to what we consider a healthier, more active lifestyle. While …

Read more