Hot Bath Workout
If you cannot workout, take a hot bath – that is the message from researchers who found that a long, hot bath may be as effective as a gentle workout session. Although hot bath cannot be a substitute for exercise, researchers maintain that a hot bath could help reduce inflammation and also control blood sugar. It can help release anti-inflammatory chemicals in the body, they state. While recent research had shown that raising body temperatures can also influence the body’s inflammatory response, the new study suggests that this same spike in body temperature may increase the production of nitric oxide, which can help improve blood flow and transport glucose throughout the body.
Tiny Implant for Weight Loss
A tiny, battery-free implant is believed to offer fresh hope for people suffering from obesity. Scientists have designed a small, implantable device, which they hope will reduce hunger pangs and help people lose weight. The device – less than 1 centimeter across – can be implanted using a minimally invasive technique. It is embedded with a flexible nanogenerator, which sends small pulses of electricity through the vagus nerve, passing messages between the stomach and the brain. This mild stimulation convinces the brain that the stomach is full and reduces feelings of hunger. The device, which operates without battery or charge, is powered by the churning motion of the stomach during peristalsis. And that means the device only works when the arrival of food causes the stomach to move.
