Researchers have found that diet-induced obesity alters the functioning of our brain, which suppresses our natural instinct to move around or exercise. The study found that the dopamine receptor in the brain of the mice fed on the high-fat chow fell considerably, and they adopted more sedentary habits than their peers.
American obesity rates have continued to rise in the past three years, according to the new survey by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Downing 1 to 2 cans or bottles of sugary drinks with high-fructose content such as soda, fruit drinks, energy drinks and more may increase risk for stroke and diabetes, and may lead to weight gain, a new study revealed.