Nutrition Physical health

Have Scientists Found the Thinness Gene?

Scientists may have discovered the gene that allows some people to never gain weight, even without effort. This could potentially open up a new avenue for obesity treatments. According to research published Thursday in the journal Cell and reported by CNN, scientists have identified a genetic variant unique to thin individuals: the ALK gene. The […]

Nutrition

Obesity: Age and Gender of Parents Could Influence Transmission Risks in Children

A British study explored potential associations between parents who are overweight or obese and the risks of intergenerational transmission to their offspring. According to the authors, this transmission varies based on the children’s gender but also depends on maternal or paternal influences. Children whose parents have excess weight are more likely to find themselves in […]

Relationship

Teenagers and Hypersensitivity

“In simple words, hypersensitivity is having a stronger sensitivity than average. This sensitivity can be emotional or sensory. So in summary, it’s about experiencing things much more intensely. What is hypersensitivity? It’s a character trait, innate at that. A temperament, in fact. And unfortunately, hypersensitivity is often criticized or ignored in our society. “You’re too […]