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Weightology Weekly: Does Age Affect Appetite Regulation? (Premium Content for Subscribers Only)

Apr 272011

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Does Age Affect Appetite Regulation? As we get older, we like to blame the increasing size of our bellies on a slowing metabolism. However, we often don’t consider what happens to our appetite. Click here to learn how age may impact our ability to control our food intake

Apr 172011

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Sucralose: an Undeserved Bad Reputation, Part 1. What is sucralose? How is it absorbed and metabolized by your body? Does it have any toxic effects? Click here to learn the answers to these questions.
Sucralose: an Undeserved Bad Reputation, Part 2. Does sucralose cause cancer? Does it decrease the good bacteria in your gut? Does it cause migraines? Click here to find out.

Apr 092011

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How Accurate is the Sensewear Armband? The Sensewear Armband, also known as the Bodybugg, Bodymedia Fit, or Gowear Fit, is a device that you wear on your arm that gives you an estimate of the calories you burn each day. But how accurate is it? Click here to find out.

Apr 032011

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Do Low-Calorie Foods Become Less Pleasant Over Time? When we try to lose weight, we often replace our favorite foods with low-calorie versions. However, could our liking of these foods change over time? And how does that compare to the regular version of the food? Click here to find out.
Artificial Sweeteners: an Undeserved Bad Reputation, Part 2 – Acesulfame Potassium. Acesulfame potassium (acesulfame-K or ace-K) is an artificial sweetener that is prevalent in many foods. But how safe is it? Read up on a summary of all of the scientific data regarding ace-K’s safety.