The study indicates drinking a strong coffee half an hour before aerobic exercise can significantly boost what’s known as maximal fat oxidation rate.
The latest fat-fighting science
From exercising in the cold and drinking more water, to experimental anti-obesity drugs and appetite-zapping implants, here is a selection of the latest science in the battle against obesity.
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The team says that this treatment could be used to help manage obesity and related chronic conditions, such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Originally developed to treat diabetes, the drug in question works by taking control of the body’s appetite regulation system.
Restricting eating to small windows every day is not as relevant to weight loss as simply limiting one's caloric intake.
The implant is surgically inserted into the stomach, anchored adjacent to endings of the vagus nerve. This nerve allows the brain to communicate with various organs, including the stomach.
A new study has revealed how increased water consumption can lower obesity by suppressing a hormone called vasopressin.
“The present study found that high-intensity exercise in the cold increased lipid oxidation by 358 percent during the exercise bout in comparison to high-intensity exercise in a thermoneutral environment."
A clinical trial investigating the beneficial effects of a plant-based diet found blood type has no effect on weight loss or cardiometabolic health in response to the dietary intervention.