Belly Fat Dangers
3/25/2014aving excess weight around the midsection has been linked with serious disease, even in those with a normal body mass...
Read MoreToss TVs from Kids’ Rooms
3/20/2014A new study has established a link between having a television in the bedroom and heavier children.
Read MoreVigorous Exercise and Obesity
3/1/2014New research has found that the average obese woman exercises vigorously only one hour a year! Obese men do slightly...
Read MorePreschoolers and Portion Size
2/25/2014Preschoolers develop a better sense of an appropriate portion for their hunger when they are permitted to serve food to...
Read MoreHigh Obesity in Certain Occupations
2/4/2014Certain professions have a much higher rate of obesity than others, and truck drivers are at the very top of...
Read MoreChill–and Lose Weight
2/1/2014There are a thousand reasons to curse winter: blizzards and shoveling, cancelled flights and shivering, among other things. If you...
Read MoreEthnic Pride Enhances Latina Body Image
12/17/2013According to research, Hispanic girls who express pride in their ethnicity have a much more positive attitude about their appearance...
Read MoreSmart Bras Control Emotional Eating
12/14/2013It seems that researchers at Microsoft have developed a bra to help women control emotional eating by measuring their moods.
Read MoreConsistent Parenting–Thinner Kids
12/10/2013Parents who set strict boundaries as to what is appropriate behavior for their children tend to have kids who are...
Read MoreEstrogen Weight Gain in Men
9/24/2013Dips in estrogen may have a major influence on the weight men often put on in middle age, very similar...
Read MoreSports Fans and Junk Food
9/19/2013According to a new study, when the team a community loves loses a game, many fans react by eating food...
Read MorePomegranate
9/16/2013Supplementing with pomegranate makes sense if you are looking at cancer prevention, heart health, reducing bad cholesterol, lowering blood pressure,...
Read MoreWatermelon
8/12/2013The health value of watermelon is underrated, but during the summer months, it’s one of the most consumed fruits. Learn...
Read MoreSmart Phone Use and Inactivity
7/30/2013According to new research, smart phones may turn out to have a substantial downside: the more you use them, the...
Read MoreBanaba Leaf Extract
7/19/2013The health benefits of banaba leaf extract are great for diabetics. Banaba leaf and blood sugar control go hand in...
Read MoreKola Nut (Cola Acuminate)
6/28/2013You may be surprised to learn that the kola nut (aka kolanut) is the origin of the word “cola,” and...
Read MorePsoriasis Relief from Weight Loss
6/11/2013A study, out of Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte in Denmark, found a link between overweight psoriasis sufferers shedding excess pounds...
Read MoreCalorie Counts Not Enough
5/4/2013A study out of Texas Christian University found that menus that list exercise times, not calorie counts, may lead to...
Read MoreWeight Loss Implant
4/9/2013Scientists have come up with a way to implant an “intelligent” microchip near your abdomen that is intended to help...
Read MoreEating Less, Weighing More
3/14/2013Several studies show that Americans consume fewer calories than they did 10 years ago, and they also eat less junk...
Read MoreFast Food Consumption
3/7/2013Recent research has found that on average, U.S. adults consume more than one-tenth of their daily calories by eating fast...
Read MoreWhen You Eat vs. What You Eat
2/16/2013New research has found that people who tend to eat their largest meal earlier in the day lose more weight...
Read MoreBinge Eater Concoctions
1/17/2013New research has found that preparing bizarre combinations of foods is common behavior for a large segment of adult binge...
Read MoreVitamin D and Overweight Children
1/15/2013Research has shown that young children and teenagers with weight problems are at a much higher risk of having low...
Read MoreObesity Outweighs Starvation
12/22/2012According to a report just published in The Lancet, the axis in mortality worldwide has shifted, with obesity now more...
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