Calorie-restricted diet keeps heart young
(Medical Xpress) -- People who restrict their caloric intake in an effort to live longer have hearts that function more like those in people who are 20 years younger.
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Jun 06, 2012 |
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Diet shown to be critical factor in improving type 2 diabetes after bariatric surgery
Patients with type 2 diabetes who consume a diet identical to the strict regimen followed after bariatric surgery are just as likely to see a reduction in blood glucose levels as those who undergo surgery, ...
Diabetes
Apr 02, 2013 |
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Quantity of sugar in food supply linked to diabetes rates, study says
Does eating too much sugar cause diabetes? For years, scientists have said "not exactly." Eating too much of any food, including sugar, can cause you to gain weight; it's the resulting obesity that predisposes people to diabetes, ...
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Feb 27, 2013 |
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Brain circuit that makes it hard for obese people to lose weight
(Medical Xpress)—Imagine you are driving a car, and the harder you press on the accelerator, the harder an invisible foot presses on the brake. That's what happens when obese people diet – the less food they eat, the ...
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Feb 06, 2013 |
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Study finds growing 'weight extremes' in the developing world
(Medical Xpress)—Obese and overweight people are gaining weight rapidly in low-and middle-income countries while those who are severely undernourished are not experiencing similar weight gains, according to a University ...
Overweight and Obesity
Jan 16, 2013 |
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Supplements of red wine antioxidant don't help obese men
(HealthDay)—Despite showing early promise in some animal studies, supplements of resveratrol, an antioxidant found aplenty in red wine, did not improve insulin sensitivity or heart health in obese men, ...
Diabetes
Nov 28, 2012 |
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Starvation hormone markedly extends mouse life span, researchers show
A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers finds that a starvation hormone markedly extends life span in mice without the need for calorie restriction.
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Oct 16, 2012 |
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Switching to low GI diet during pregnancy reduces chances of excessive weight gain by up to 20%
(Medical Xpress)—Mums-to-be can reduce their chances of excessive weight gain during pregnancy by up to 20% if they swap to a low glycaemic index (GI) diet, say researchers.
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Sep 12, 2012 |
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Older overweight children consume fewer calories than their healthy weight peers
A new study by University of North Carolina School of Medicine pediatrics researchers finds a surprising difference in the eating habits of overweight children between ages 9 and 17 years compared to those younger than 9.
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Sep 10, 2012 |
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How many calories does it take to reach childhood obesity prevention goals?
In order for the nation to achieve goals set by the federal government for reducing obesity rates by 2020, children in the United States would need to eliminate an average of 64 excess calories per day, researchers calculated ...
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Apr 10, 2012 |
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Battling obesity with better mathematical models
In the war to lose weight it may be something other than willpower or junk food that's preventing victory: it could be faulty use of mathematics.
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Feb 23, 2012 |
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Calories, not protein or carbs, are key to weight loss for people with diabetes
(Medical Xpress) -- Overweight or obese people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to reduce weight if they focus on cutting back on total calorie intake, rather than specific high protein/high carbohydrate diets according ...
Diabetes
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Study shows how nutrient levels affect enzyme associated with aging process
(Medical Xpress) -- Restricting calorie intake extends life span in many species, and a new study at the School of Medicine helps illuminate how: Low-nutrient conditions activate an enzyme that helps cells complete their ...
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Dec 12, 2011 |
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Eating a lighter lunch can prompt weight loss
Losing weight without dieting, going hungry or using an expensive high-protein liquid diet can be as simple as eating a smaller lunch, reports a new Cornell study that is online and will be published in the journal Appetite in Oct ...
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Aug 23, 2011 |
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One in six fast-food customers cut calories after US food labeling system introduction
Around a sixth of fast food customers used calorie information and, on average, bought food with lower calories since the introduction of a labelling system in the US, says a new study published in the British Medical Jo ...
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