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Type of Fat Consumed Effects Obesity Rates

Various types of fat are not equally fattening.  While saturated fats and omega-6 polyunsaturated fats contribute to obesity.  Omega-3 and, to a lesser extent monounsaturated fats, are negatively correlated with obesity. A large, ecological study using data over five years and…

Scared of getting your car crushed?

This post to serves as a deterrent to those car drivers who believe insurance is a choice rather than a necessity. In my local area of Greater Manchester there is a current trend that is starting to take hold with…

Modest Weight Loss Causes Preferential Loss of VAT

A meta analysis was performed on 61 separate studies showing preferential loss of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) relative to subcutaneous abdominal fat (SAT).  Factors examined included percentage weight loss, caloric restriction, exercise, BMI,  follow-up time, gender and baseline VAT Percentage weight loss was the only…