Exercise is critical for maintaining lean body mass in weight loss surgery patients. Also, the greater the caloric restriction and rate of weight loss, the greater the loss of lean body mass. This is consistent with the popular advice of…
Aerobic exercise is important for children as well as adults. Unfortunately, many people view exercise as useful for losing weight but not necessary for everyone. High levels of aerobic capacity are associated with lower levels of visceral adipose tissue (VAT).…
Atherosclerosis commonly begins in childhood. Obesity and blood lipid levels being the primary risk factors. A small group of overweight children were placed on a short (2 week) diet and exercise program. Significant improvements were noted for many atherosclerotic risk…
While leptin and insulin signaling in rodents appear to be much simpler than in humans, it appears that their signaling is improved when the rodents are fed a lower fat diet. Obviosly the type of fat used is critical. I…