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Caffeine may reduce body fat and risk of type 2 diabetes, study suggests

Findings could lead to use of calorie-free caffeinated drinks to cut obesity and type 2 diabetes – but more research needed

The Guardian - UK

The End of Obesity?

The advent of effective new weight loss drugs offers hope for millions of overweight people.

Reason

Dangerous 'hidden' body fat can be cut 'by boiling kettle', expert says

Swapping your usual cuppa for certain other hot drinks 'can help cut the fat'

Nottingham Post

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Morning exercise burns more body fat, mouse study shows

When you’ve got a busy schedule, you may try to squeeze exercise in whenever you can. But there’s growing evidence that when you workout can make a difference to its effects. Our latest research shows that body fat reacts to exercise differently depending on the time of day – at…

The Conversation

Expert says 'hidden fat' can be burned by three teas that 'boost metabolism'

The personal trainer has shared his professional tips to help reduce visceral fat which can contribute to serious health issues.

Daily Record

Best time to exercise for boosting metabolism and burning body fat revealed by scientists

Researchers studied the body fat of mice after a session of high-intensity exercise on a treadmill, which was performed at two points of the daily cycle, to find the most prolific time to work out

Daily Mirror

Billionaire CEO skis 5 hours a day. Now he has the same body fat percentage as Michael Phelps

When Michael Phelps had a 7% body fat ratio he was on the way to becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. Plantir's Alex Karp has achieved the same metric just for fun.

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Ask the Doctors: Weight training can help keep down body fat percentage

Perhaps no other exercise will help build muscle mass as effectively as weight-training. Working with weights will also help maintain and strengthen your muscles.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teen pageant finalist aims to break down 'perfect model' stigma by showing her stretch marks

Brogan O'Neil believes stretch marks, excess body fat, scars, psoriasis, skin pigment and acne should all be normalised as a way to empower women

Wales Online

Icy swim may cut ‘bad’ body fat but further health benefits unclear – study

Researchers say it is uncertain whether or not winter swimmers are naturally healthier.

The Independent UK

5 nutrition myths Katrina Kaif's fitness instructor wants you to stop believing RIGHT NOW

Eating carbs is bad for human body! Fat consumption shoots up overall body fat percentage! Vegetarian food has low or minimal protein intake! These are some common food myths that we all have come across.

The Times of India

'High BMIs in patients can be a clue for increased risk of breast cancer'

In women with a high BMI, increasedbody fat surrounding the breast can cause inflammatory immune cells called macrophages, says Dr Miriam Stoppard

Daily Mirror

Surgeon weighs in on Kim Kardashian’s body composition scan: ‘She has every resource available’

In the scan Kardashian claimed her bones were ‘stronger than 93 to 97 per cent of people’

The Independent UK

Kim Kardashian faces backlash for posting about her bone density and body fat loss: ‘This is too weird’

Backlash was sparked after reality star shared full body scan report on her Instagram Stories

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Kim Kardashian compares her body fat percentage to 'athlete' level after health scan

Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim Kardashian discovered she had strong bones and an “athlete category” body fat percentage after the full body scan

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Pelicans threw in a ‘weight and body fat percentage’ clause in Zion Williamson’s new contract extension

The Pelicans aren't messing around with Zion.

The Independent UK

England men’s cricket team ‘became leaner and fitter in run-up to World Cup win’

A study found a drop in body fat and a likely increase in lean mass and aerobic capacity among players in a seven-year period.

Newsroom.co.nz

Why are we still using the BMI?

The body mass index has been used by clinicians for centuries - but does it provide an accurate snapshot of a person's health?

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Packers WR Amari Rodgers sheds weight to move better entering second NFL season

Packers WR Amari Rodgers said he lost six pounds and four percent body fat so he can be quicker and move explosive during his second NFL season.

Evening Standard

Best time to exercise differs for men and women, study finds

The US study found women burned more body fat during morning exercise than men

Daily Mirror

Get rid of belly fat with two powerful drinks to help with weight loss

Weight loss is no easy feat and requires discipline and vigilance. It does not have to be all doom and gloom, however, as experts pinpoint two powerful drinks that could help speed up your fat loss

Input

Aura Strap 2 adds body fat, muscle, and water-tracking to Apple Watches

The sensors built right into the Aura Strap 2 add a wealth of body-tracking information that you can’t with the Apple Watch’s default Fitness app.

Benzinga

This Third-Party Apple Watch Strap Lets You Measure Body Fat And Water Level

A new accessory for the Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) Watch will now let you measure body composition, including your body fat and water content.

Benzinga

5 Tips For Getting A Six-Pack: It Takes More Than Sit-Ups

Muscles are not created equal. What that means, is your neighbor may be able to develop a six-pack more quickly and easily than you, even if you began a workout journey weeks ago. Genetics, among other things like your current fitness level and body fat percentage, play a huge role in how…

Coach

The Best Abs Workout Guide On The Internet For Sculpting A Six-Pack

Use this detailed guide from industry veteran Nick Mitchell to train your abs, strengthen your core and earn a rock-hard six-pack

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