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WEIGHT CHECK? The brain has a way of sensing calories in food, independent of the taste mechanism, says study.

WEIGHT CHECK? The brain has a way of sensing calories in food, independent of the taste mechanism, says study.

Our brain has a sixth sense for calories

The brain has a way of sensing calories in food, independent of the taste mechanism, according to a new study. Electrophysiological studies have showed that neurons in the food-reward region, called the nucleus accumbens, were activated by caloric intake, independent of taste.

COUNT YOUR CALORIES: No matter how we define fitness, losing weight has been on most our minds.

Being fit isn't that tough after all

A simple equation is—eating ‘more calories than you burn’ is equal to weight gain. Track your food intake now.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/being-fit-isnt-that-tough-after-all/30735-17.html

CRACK A NUT: Only two servings a week of nuts can reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

Nuts can be your hearts’ best friends

According to doctors, eating nuts about twice a week can decrease the risk of developing heart disease.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/nuts-can-be-your-hearts-best-friends/20849-17.html

GOOD EXERCISE: A simple exercise like walking the dog helps reduce 226 calories.

Exercising while you are busy

You don’t need to get an expensive exercising machine or join the gym to lose weight, simply do some household chores.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/exercising-while-you-are-busy/19368-17.html

TASTY FOOD: Not only does fat make our food tasty but it also has many health benefits.

How much fat do you have in your diet?

We may wean away from fatty food but studies show that it insulates the nerves and fat is also known as ‘brain food’.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/how-much-fat-do-you-have-in-your-diet/18762-17.html

Kick out fat

Kickboxing is not only a good form of burning calories but it can be helpful in reducing stress.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/kick-out-fat/17398-17.html

RAISING AN ALARM: Diabetes has taken on alarming proportions in the last two decades.

Developing countries at diabetes risk

Cases of diabetes have risen in the last two decades with China having the largest number followed by India.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/developing-countries-at-diabetes-risk/12784-17.html

UNLOAD THE CALORIE: Cutting down on calorie laden food can actually call for a long life, researchers say.

Chuck calories to live long

Following a strict low-calorie diet can decrease DNA damage linked with aging, say longevity researchers.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/chuck-calories-to-live-long/7795-17.html

FEAST-TIVE SPIRIT: Low-calorie cakes are the toast of this season.

Video: Binge without guilt this X-mas

Christmas and cakes go together but are you worried about your diet? Beat the calorie counter with low-calorie cakes.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/video-binge-without-guilt-this-xmas/2750-17.html

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