Lifestyle

Antidepressants Make You Gain Weight
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute found that individuals who took antidepressants experienced greater weight gain than those who did not.

1 in 2 Adults, 1 in 3 Kids to Be Obese by 2050
TEHRAN (ANA)- Obesity is skyrocketing worldwide, with half of adults and a third of children expected to be affected by 2050.

Just 5 Minutes of Daily Movement Could Help Prevent Dementia
TEHRAN (ANA)- Research indicates that even frail older adults can experience health benefits from engaging in light exercise.

Study Finally Explains Why You Can’t Stop Eating at Night
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have discovered that circadian rhythms—our internal clocks—play a major role in when and how much we eat.

Study Examines How Diet Impacts Gene Expression in Fat Tissue
TEHRAN (ANA)- As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC and the new research from the University of Delaware aims to tackle the issue by investigating obesity at the gene level.

New Research Reveals How Lycopene Revitalizes Brain Health, Fights Depression
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers found that lycopene enhances BDNF expression, a key protein involved in brain health, which appears to be suppressed in depression.

Study Reveals Light Exercise Slashes Cancer Progression Risks
TEHRAN (ANA)- Regular physical activity before cancer diagnosis lowers risks of progression and death, with even low activity levels offering benefits.

Surprising Link between Sparkling Water, Metabolism, Weight Loss
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study investigates sparkling water’s role in weight loss, suggesting it might enhance glucose metabolism similar to effects observed in hemodialysis.

New Evidence Pushes Back Arrival of Early Hominins in Europe
TEHRAN (ANA)- Research led by Ohio University Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Sabrina Curran(opens in a new window) reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought.

Do Parents Really Have Favorite Child?
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study found that younger siblings generally receive more favorable treatment from parents, meanwhile, older siblings are often granted more autonomy, and parents are less controlling towards them as they grow up.