Metabolism

Have you also heard that eating at night will cause you to gain weight and that you should stop eating by eight in the evening at the latest? So here is what the dietitian has to say on the subject. The good news: it's not really true. "What you eat is more important than when you eat it." On the other hand - there are some situations where it is still recommended to avoid eating at late hours.

A few minutes of intense physical activity may cause the body to react very differently than a moderate workout lasting an hour and a half. Researchers from Rockefeller University found that just six 30-second sprints — three minutes of cumulative effort — caused extensive changes in proteins and other substances found in the blood immediately after the workout.

New reports about a pill that mimics the effects of physical activity have sparked debate over the future of fitness. Professor Eitan Friedman of Assuta warns against high expectations, emphasizing that no drug can replace the benefits of real exercise.

Will we soon be able to skip workouts and achieve their benefits with a pill? A new experimental drug attempts to mimic a molecule that the body produces following physical activity. The first human trial has concluded, and researchers are now planning to test if it can help after stopping weight-loss medications.

A new study from the University of Oulu in Finland has identified an intriguing link between daily coffee consumption and body composition, suggesting that higher intake correlates with lower body fat and increased muscle mass.

Is it possible to protect the liver even without losing weight? A new study published on August 10 in the scientific journal Cell Metabolism points to a surprising mechanism that may change the way researchers look at the treatment of advanced fatty liver disease. The researchers found that the hormone GDF15 may activate a communication pathway between the brain and the liver, which helps reduce...

A large-scale review of more than 350 studies found that for people who lead a sedentary lifestyle, reduced protein consumption may improve metabolism and reduce cellular damage. The researchers also point to a hormone whose level rises when consuming less protein and is linked to longevity. However, they emphasize that athletes, pregnant women, and certain older adults may actually need more...

A comprehensive scientific review including over 350 studies, published in the journal Cell Press Blue, reveals that for adults who are not physically active, reducing protein intake may be an easier and more effective path to a long and healthy life. This is in contrast to previous studies that focused on calorie restriction, a method many find difficult to maintain over time.

A new study published in the journal "Annals of Internal Medicine" suggests that a regular reduction in sleep hours may lead to weight gain. Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center examined 95 adults, comparing periods of sufficient sleep with six weeks during which they cut about 90 minutes from the participants' nightly rest.

A new study based on data from about 50,000 participants found a link between filtered coffee and indicators of slower biological aging, while instant coffee was linked to the opposite trend. The researchers emphasize: this is an observational study that does not prove causality.