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The Fat You Can’t See (Video)

The Fat You Can’t See (Video)

by Fundamentals of Health Alliance | Aug 19, 2026 | Video Series, Heart and Cardiovascular Disease, Let's Talk About Health, Staying Healthy, Weight Management and Obesity

In this video, we explain the difference between subcutaneous, visceral, and ectopic fat, and why fat stored around and inside vital organs can raise the risk of serious...
Fiber Is Your Body’s Natural Guide to Weight Management

Fiber Is Your Body’s Natural Guide to Weight Management

by The Conversation | Sep 9, 2025 | Nutrition, Food, Staying Healthy, Weight Management and Obesity, Why Real Food?

Christopher Damman, University of Washington Fiber might just be the key to healthy weight management—and nature packages it in perfectly balanced ratios with carbs when you eat them as whole foods. Think unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and...
A Neurologist Explains How Sleep Loss Rewires the Brain for Cravings and Weight Gain

A Neurologist Explains How Sleep Loss Rewires the Brain for Cravings and Weight Gain

by The Conversation | Jul 28, 2025 | Sleep, 5 Fundamentals, Food, Healthy Habits, Vital Knowledge, Weight Management and Obesity

Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, University of Pittsburgh You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast sandwich suddenly looks...
Your Body Already Has a Built-in Weight Loss System

Your Body Already Has a Built-in Weight Loss System

by The Conversation | Apr 4, 2024 | Healthy Habits, Staying Healthy, Treatment, Weight Management and Obesity, Your Body

Christopher Damman, University of Washington Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are weight loss and diabetes drugs that have made quite a splash in health news. They target regulatory pathways involved in both obesity and diabetes and are widely considered breakthroughs for...
Limited Eating Times Could Be a New Way to Fight Obesity and Diabetes

Limited Eating Times Could Be a New Way to Fight Obesity and Diabetes

by The Conversation | Mar 23, 2024 | Diabetes and Prediabetes, Healthy Habits, Staying Healthy, Weight Management and Obesity

Satchin Panda, University of California, San Diego and Pam Taub, University of California, San Diego People with obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure or high cholesterol are often advised to eat less and move more, but our new research suggests there is now...
Five Ways to Avoid Weight Gain and Save Money on Food This Christmas

Five Ways to Avoid Weight Gain and Save Money on Food This Christmas

by The Conversation | Dec 18, 2023 | Weight Management and Obesity

Nick Fuller, University of Sydney As Christmas approaches, so does the challenge of healthy eating and maintaining weight-related goals. The season’s many social gatherings can easily tempt us to indulge in calorie-rich food and celebratory drinks. It’s why we...
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