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Tag Archives: obesity
Why protein keeps you more alert (and thinner) than sugar does
It’s 3PM and you’re at your desk fighting determinedly to keep your eyes open. You think maybe some candy or soda could give you the sugar rush you need to get through the last few hours of the work day, … Continue reading
Science as featured on Saturday Night Live!
I was getting caught up on my SNL episodes last night, and I was pretty surprised when Seth Myers mentioned a story on Weekend Update that I’d almost put on Try Nerdy last week. I was exponentially more surprised when … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Research
Tagged blood pressure, drug discovery, emotions, fat, obesity
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Know your fat!
A lot of people might think that their fat is just sitting there, keeping them fat. And I’m not saying they’re wrong, but fat (also known as adipose tissue) is far from a one-trick pony. So with the barrage of … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Research
Tagged cancer, diabetes, fat, hunger, obesity, stem cells, vitamin D
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