Achieving Military Fitness Standards Post-Deployment

Introduction Returning to peak physical fitness after deployment is a challenge many active-duty service members face. The shift back to regular military duties often brings unique obstacles that can affect physical conditioning. While the demands of deployment vary, they frequently impact strength, endurance, and overall fitness levels. For military personnel, regaining fitness post-deployment is not… Read More

Combatting Age-Related Weight Gain: Understanding the Role of Hormones in the Aging Process

Introduction Age-related weight gain refers to the gradual increase in body weight that occurs as we age. This type of weight gain is common due to the changes in body composition, hormones, and metabolism that occur as we get older. The fat mass tends to increase while muscle mass decreases with age, leading to a… Read More

Could Lockdown Weight Gain Lead To Surge In Liver Disease Cases?

Unhealthy eating habits during lockdown could lead to an increase in cases of non-alcohol related steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious form of non-alcohol related fatty liver disease, warned the British Liver Trust. It issued the warning after a YouGov poll it commissioned showed that 42% of people in the UK thought they had put on weight… Read More

Fat Cells are more Active in People who Stay Slim

Research Paper Title Persistent low body weight in humans is associated with higher mitochondrial activity in white adipose tissue Background Constitutional thinness (CT) is a state of low but stable body weight (BMI ≤18 kg/m2). CT subjects have normal-range hormonal profiles and food intake but exhibit resistance to weight gain despite living in the modern… Read More

Pre-treatment Weight Gain & Clinical Care

Research Paper Title Self-report versus objective measurement of weight history: implications for pre-treatment weight gain. Background There is increasing concern that patients gain considerable weight in the year prior to treatment and that outcomes may not reflect true treatment losses. To date, we know little about the accuracy of self-reported weight change prior to treatment.… Read More