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The body has a network of daily (circadian) clocks that influences most areas of our health, including sleep and metabolism. A central clock in the brain is closely tied to daily sleep rhythms. But there are also clocks in other tissues – such as liver, muscle and fat – and…

Scientists pinpointed 80 gene variants, including eight tied to fatty acid metabolism, that may cause breast cancer in some people, new research suggests.

If you’ve ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you’ll know that your body produces lots of heat. This is in fact a waste product of our metabolism. Every square foot of the human body gives off heat equivalent to about 19 matches per hour.

Since animals have limited energy available, investing more energy in growth will reduce the energy they have to maintain health, leading to faster aging.

You don't need equipment either to start exercising for weight loss

Fancy, high-quality products such as Rolex watches and Red Wing boots often cost more to make but last longer. This is a principle that manufacturers and customers are familiar with. But while this also applies to biology, scientists rarely discuss it.

The quest for quick and effective weight loss solutions has never been more prevalent in today's fast-paced world. From bustling gyms to the endless scroll of social media, diet trends and weight loss supplements constantly evolve, promising everything from rapid fat loss to increased metabolism.

Metabolic Resistance Training combines strength training and fat-burning cardio to help you build strength and muscle, burn calories and boost your metabolism. Here's how.