Sunday, September 12, 2010

Brain cells -- not lack of willpower -- determine obesity, study finds

Article Reads: 'We discovered that a high-fat diet caused brain cells to become insulated from the body, rendering the cells unable to detect signals of fullness to stop eating," Professor Cowley said.

"Secondly, the insulation also created a further complication in that the body was unable to detect signals to increase energy use and burn off calories/kilojoules."


Brain cells -- not lack of willpower -- determine obesity, study finds

My Health Hometown Tip:
All the more reason to have a plan and the support you need from friends and professionals to help you achieve your goal. We can help you learn how to eat the right amount and kinds of foods and to exercise in a way that is right for you.

What is one thing that you think would help you achieve your goal?


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