Overweight & Obesity
Obesity higher in neighborhoods with more fast food
(Medical Xpress)—A new study zeroes in on the effect that fast-food restaurants have on obesity and nutritional health in specific neighborhoods.
May 13, 2014
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Parents should team with kids to encourage exercise
Parents can help motivate kids to be more physically active, but the influence may not result in an improvement in their children's body mass index (BMI), finds a new evidence review in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Mar 5, 2014
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Rich or poor, schools fall short on providing physical activity
Schools in wealthier areas are more likely to have a physical education (PE) teacher on staff than are schools in poorer areas, but students in both wealthy and less affluent areas are coming up short with regard to physical ...
Jan 17, 2014
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Few primary care practices provide effective weight management care
Only a quarter of U.S. primary care physicians surveyed are doing a thorough job of helping patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight, finds a study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Jan 15, 2014
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Consistent bed time and wake time can mean healthier weight
(Medical Xpress)—Prior research has shown not getting enough sleep can impact your weight, but new BYU research finds the consistency of your bed time and wake time can also influence body fat.
Nov 14, 2013
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Banning workplace smoking not enough
Many workplaces ban smoking to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and to encourage employees to quit smoking. However, the presence of another smoker at home may sabotage employers' efforts to get workers to quit, finds ...
Nov 1, 2013
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Lifestyle behaviors key to post-deployment health of veterans
A new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion finds that the lifestyle of veterans both pre- and post-deployment influences their post-deployment wellness.
Oct 31, 2013
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Veterans groups miss opportunities to curb tobacco use
Studies have shown that U.S. military veterans smoke at a higher rate than civilians. Websites targeting veterans, however, fail to provide information about the risks of tobacco products and how to quit smoking, finds a ...
Oct 31, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
More education, not income, fights obesity
Educational status may protect women living in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas against obesity, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Sep 13, 2013
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Exercising with others helps college students reduce stress
College students who exercised vigorously for 20 minutes at least three days a week were less likely to report poor mental health and perceived stress, according to a study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. However, ...
Sep 4, 2013
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