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03 Jan 2012 10:41

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Culture: Researchers: Eating too much fat can injure parts of your brain

  • C is for Uh-Oh: Medical researchers have found that within 24 hours of a high-fat diet, there is measurable damage in the brains of rodents and humans. “Obese individuals are biologically defending their elevated body weight,” said Dr. Michael Schwartz, a professor at the University of Washington. The study indicates that eating fat leads to changes in the brain, and in the body, because it affects the hypothalamus, which regulates weight. source

26 Jul 2009 11:39

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Culture: Quick way to ratings success: Get a bunch of fat people dancing

You know, what better way to diet than to humiliate one’s self on a show called “Dance Your Ass Off” on Oxygen? We got it! Diet by blogging, like we’re doing. source