The fat cell: alas, frighteningly intelligent
Its name: adipocyte. Its function: cell for storing fat. Understanding the functioning of the adipocyte has made it possible to ...
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Weigh yourself… and forget!
Lose weight harmoniously. A good back-to-school goal... First step: weigh yourself, write it down and don't go back to your ...
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Why would obesity increase the risk of osteoporosis in men?
Men with a high fat mass would have a lower bone density. They would be more likely to suffer from ...
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Early smoking: its consequences cross the generations
Women whose grandfathers or great-grandfathers smoked before puberty have higher than average body fat levels. THE ESSENTIAL The consequences of ...
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Coffee: a slimming ally, but exclusively for women
American researchers have compared the percentage and distribution of body fat in coffee drinkers compared to non-drinkers. Regular consumers are ...
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