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Altered pain perception and fear-learning deficits in subjects with posttraumatic stress disorder

Published September 21, 2016 | By tony w

The Journal of Pain

FTO gene not an obesity life sentence: study

Published September 21, 2016 | By tony w

People who carry a variant in the so-called obesity gene, FTO, react just as well to diet and exercise as those without it, a research paper said Wednesday. “Individuals carrying the (variant) respond equally well to dietary, physical activity, or drug based weight loss interventions,” wrote the authors of the review of eight studies involving some 10,000 people. Scientists have previously shown an association between a variant of the FTO gene and surplus body fat, but little is understood about how the link works.

Wearable activity trackers may not boost weight loss

Published September 20, 2016 | By tony w

By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – For young adults on a long-term healthy diet and exercise program, tracking activity with a wearable device may not lead to additional weight loss, according to a new study. Over 24 months, people who used wearable activity trackers lost 2.4 kilograms (5.29 pounds) less than a group on a similar program but using a website to track their progress. “We should not simply tell everyone to go and buy an activity monitor and that it will help them to lose weight,” said lead author John M. Jakicic of the University of Pittsburgh department of health and physical activity.

Diet and exercise may improve physical function and quality of life in older obese adults

Published September 20, 2016 | By tony w

A recent review and analysis of published studies since 2005 found low-to-moderate evidence that dietary and exercise interventions can improve physical function and quality of life in older adults…