January 7th, 2009

The Brain Is a Remote Control for Fat Metabolism

A remote control system for the fat metabolism is located within the
brain, according to researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC).

The
melanocortin system was previously known to control the central nervous
system (CNS). It plays a key role by receiving hormone signals from the
gut and responding to the sensations of hunger or fullness.

The melanocortin system controls the fat metabolism and how fat is being stored, completely independent to the food intake.

The
researchers studied the melanocortin system in rodents. The findings
showed that fat is metabolized when the melanocortin system has an
increased activity. Fat accumulation may be due to the fact that the
melanocortin system`s activity is reduced.

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October 31st, 2008

Keeping Healthy Will Get You Better Insurance

We’ve all heard of health insurance, but how many of us actually have
it? And among those who do, who gets the best deals? Did you know that
the healthier and fit you are, the better deals you get? According to a
report in “This is Money,? life and health insurance policy holders who
show that they are in shape and intend to stay that way receive
rewards, such as getting lower premiums from their insurance providers.

Here are a few guidelines to keep you healthy and with a better insurance deal:

1. As your weight increases, so will your health insurance costs

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