The Magic Pill

A working, reliable, anti-fat pill has long been the holy grail of scientists working to eliminate obesity. And now, as Douglas Robb reports for Health Habits, they may have made a breakthrough, or at least gotten to the next step, with leptin resistance.

According to lead author, Tony Tiganis, “our bodies produce leptin in response to increasing fat deposits. Acting on a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, leptin instructs the body to increase energy expenditure and decrease food intake, and so helps us maintain a healthy body weight.”

Read More: Leptin Resistance and the Search for the Magic Fat Pill

Yoga For Weight Loss

Many people wish to lose weight, but lack the time or stamina for long workouts or runs. But by doing these 4 simple yoga poses 3 times a week, you can lose weight and relieve stress in less than 10 minutes. By Marianne McGinnis for Prevention.

"Yoga is a known stress buster, but it's also one of the most effective workouts for fighting stubborn fat stores, especially the ones that crop up after age 40. Yes, you can use yoga for weight loss. The reason: Studies show that yoga lowers levels of stress hormones and increases insulin sensitivity--a signal to your body to burn food as fuel rather than store it as fat."

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