People who eat more soluble fiber have healthier bodies, maintain a slimmer physique, and have less risk of chronic illness, new research shows. Read the full story

Belly fat could cause a loss of volume in the brain and increase the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. Read the full story

Weight gain could be linked to lack of sleep, according to a new study.  People under 40 who regularly get an average of five hours of sleep or less a night are at increased risk of accumulating abdominal fat. Read the full story

Diabetes risk varies depending on your ethnicity, according to new findings.  Ethnicity plays a part in where people store their body fat and can ultimately lead to a greater chance of diabetes. Read the full story

Tune into this week’s WLS News for the rundown on the best new gadgets to track your weight loss success, and get details about new research that could hold a clue to boosting the number of calories you burn. Plus, learn what weight loss surgery may soon do for people who aren’t yet obese, and find out what visceral fat is, and the difference it can make in a person’s health based on their ethnicity. All of these stories and more are featured in this week’s newscast. Read the full story