TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have identified orexin as a key brain chemical influencing whether individuals choose physical activity over indulgence in treat.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A study from UNIGE underscores the potential toxicity risks associated with high-protein diets, which may result in serious neurological disorders.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Recent research explores how aligning meal times with our biological clocks can improve health, focusing on intermittent fasting’s role in weight management and metabolic health without the need for calorie counting.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Kobe University’s discovery of new PGC-1⍺ protein variants, which are more active during exercise and can regulate fat burning and energy metabolism, suggests a potential breakthrough in treating obesity through increasing energy expenditure rather than merely reducing caloric intake.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A high sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), who found that eating just one extra gram of sodium per day – the amount in a Big Mac – increases the likelihood of flares by 22%.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Fatty acids and glycerol, key fat byproducts, contribute to aging and chronic diseases and research suggests that reducing these byproducts, particularly through the enzyme ADH-1, could slow aging.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have found that mental well-being is associated with healthy aging regardless of socioeconomic status and it plays an important role in promoting longevity and resilience in aging.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Tulane University’s study confirms that consuming dark chocolate daily is safe for adults, posing minimal health risks and offering significant nutritional benefits.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Recent French research indicates that certain food emulsifiers may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, underscoring the need for further studies to confirm these findings and potentially revise food additive regulations.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that step and time-based exercise goals are equally effective in reducing mortality and cardiovascular risk, suggesting that personal preference should guide the choice of physical activity targets.