Glycation, the binding of a sugar molecule to a protein or lipid; and oxidation, where an excess of reactive oxygen species causes cell and tissue damage, are both metabolic processes linked to ageing ...

Metabolism plays a vital role in determining how effectively your body converts food into energy. A sluggish metabolism can make weight loss more challenging, while a well-functioning one supports ...

Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern ...

Drinking water, especially cold water, can temporarily raise your metabolism, according to some research. More importantly, ...

Metabolism naturally slows as we age, declining significantly once we hit our 60s according to research published in the journal Science. This metabolic slowdown contributes to unwanted weight gain, ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way the body can burn energy and stay warm. Deep inside fat tissue, they found a hidden system that helps the body use up calories, even without exercise. By ...

Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN, LDN, is a clinical dietitian with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Drinking water may increase your metabolism by up to 30% for about 40 minutes. Eating protein-rich ...

Many of us know that alcohol can impede weight loss. Alcohol is empty calories, pure and simple, delivering more calories per gram (seven) than both carbohydrates (four) and protein (also four), and ...