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Obesity Deadlier Than Previously Thought

 

 

Excess weight or obesity boosts the risk of death by anywhere from 22% to 91% - significantly more than previously believed

 

 

 

 

Why Eating Just One Potato Chip Is So Hard

 

 

Scientists reveal genetic mechanism associated with high-calorie food-fueled obesity by understanding how eating just one potato chip is impossible

 

 

 

 

Aspartame Sweetener Linked to Anxiety

 

 

A study has linked aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in nearly 5,000 diet foods and drinks, to anxiety-like behavior

 

 

 

 

Food Smells Can Enable Time Travel to the Past

 

 

Technology helps re-construct memories using the flavor and scent of different foods in very compact shapes providing the strongest cues to help us remember the past

 

 

 

 

Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Can Alter Glycemic Responses and Microbiomes

 

 

Study reveals sugar substitutes are not inert, and some can alter human consumers' microbiomes in a way that can change their blood sugar levels

 

 

 

 

Changing to a Healthier Lifestyle

 

 

List of hints and tips on how to enjoy a healthier, happier life based on recent research that applies to people of all ages

 

 

 

 

Worldwide Call for Urgent Action to Improve Physical Activity

 

 

Little progress has been made to address physical inactivity, with adolescents and disabled among least likely to have support needed to meet the World Health Organization physical activity guidelines

 

 

 

 

Appetite Loss After Exercising Explained

 

 

Study provides evidence that body temperature can act as a biological signal that regulates feeding behavior, just like hormones and nutrients do

 

 

 

 

Facial Exercises Proven to Help Women Appear Younger

 

 

Women looked an average of three years younger after 20 weeks of facial exercises which yielded firmer skin, fuller upper and lower cheeks

 

 

 

 

Old and New Food Pyramid Information and Pictures

 

 

Description of the new and old food pyramids with pictures explaining how they work and examples of how to eat healthier with proper serving sizes

 

 

 

 

What Happens When We Starve? Phases of Starvation

 

 

Information regarding the stages of starvation and the effect malnutrition has on the human body

 

 

 

 

Overeating Health Foods Perceived Less Filling

 

 

Researchers examine overconsumption of healthy foods which consumers often perceive to be less filling

 

 

 

 

Which is Better, Real Sugar or Sugar Substitutes?

 

 

Information regarding natural and artificial sweeteners as diabetic substitutes for sugar consumption

 

 

 

 

Man Drinks 10 Cokes a Day - Then 10 Diet Cokes a Day

 

 

George Prior is documenting his health while consuming 10 Cokes a day to increase public awareness about danger of excessive sugar in standard American diet

 

 

 

 

Add Years to Your Life with a Healthy Lifestyle

 

 

For the first time the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle can be depicted in numbers

 

 

 

 

Dehydration: General Information and Prevention

 

 

Information regarding prevention of dehydration by consuming enough water throughout the day

 

 

 

 

Add Citrus Fiber to Meatballs to Improve Nutritional Quality

 

 

Study shows including citrus fiber in ground beef products for nutritional reasons still retains quality and taste of the meat

 

 

 

 

Associated Health Risks of Eating Fast Foods

 

 

Eating fast food more than twice a week is associated with weight gain and insulin resistance in young adults who are otherwise healthy

 

 

 

 

Abnormal Posturing and Potential Causes

 

 

Abnormal posturing happens with little stimulation and is a sign of serious damage to the central nervous system

 

 

 

 

Farm-fresh Produce Benefits Families and Communities

 

 

Getting back to basics by eating balanced meals and fresh farm produce can benefit families and communities in many ways

 

 

 

 

Are Eggs a Healthy Breakfast Choice

 

 

Are eggs as a breakfast food healthy or are they a high cholesterol trap the answer depends on what the hen eats says a Tel Aviv University researcher

 

 

 

 

American School Milk Battle Won by Jamie Oliver

 

 

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution is celebrating victory in its ongoing campaign to get U.S. children properly fed in American schools

 

 

 

 

Lowfat Chocolate Milk - Post Exercise Recovery Advantages

 

 

Drinking lowfat chocolate milk after a tough workout helps give trained and amateur athletes a post exercise training advantage

 

 

 

 

Obesity Impact on the Workplace

 

 

Lockton expert shares insights on current obesity trends, wellness tips for employers, and treatment options like bariatric surgery

 

 

 

 

Most Americans Want Health Coaching

 

 

WellPoint health coaches work with employees to identify and resolve clinical and non-clinical issues that impact their ability to be productive

 

 

 

 

Lifestyle Not Genetics Affects Life Expectancy

 

 

How long your parents lived does not affect how long you will live. It is how you live your life that determines life expectancy

 

 

 

 

American Women Speak Out About Weight Loss and Healthy Eating

 

 

On average, more than a third of American women think about their weight at least three times per day

 

 

 

 

Most Significant Fitness Trends For 2011 - Extreme Fitness

 

 

Extreme Fitness announces top fitness trends based on survey of over 1000 group fitness experts personal trainers fitness consultants and nutritionists

 

 

 

 

Rice Bran Revolutionizes Modern Nutrition

 

 

Rice bran is the most nutrient-dense food ever tested and a source of over one dozen important vitamins and minerals

 

 

 

 

Eat Healthy Live Longer

 

 

The leading causes of death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer

 

 

 

 

Tips for Burning More Calories

 

 

One of the quickest and most effective ways to burn calories in your body is to increase your metabolic rate

 

 

 

 

Battle the Bulge This Holiday Season - TurboSonic

 

 

With the new TurboSonic sound vibration system adults can experience a 60 minute aerobic and anaerobic workout in just 10 minutes

 

 

 

 

What are Revive Mints and Why are They So Popular

 

 

Each Revive mint contains the same kick as a boost of coffee or a energy drink and is packed with antioxidants

 

 

 

 

Is Tap Water Safe to Drink

 

 

Tests have shown that our drinking water supply contains over 200 different chemicals and contaminants

 

 

 

 

Distinctions Between Obesity and Waist-Hip Ratio

 

 

Discovery of 18 new regions of the human genome contributing to obesity and 13 new regions influencing waist-hip ratio