Health
Keeping kids slim, fit during lockdown isn't easy: Here are some tips
(HealthDay)—Lots of TV time, no PE classes, and a fridge full of food: It's a recipe for weight gain for kids under "stay at home" rules.
May 21, 2020
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Health
Menu labeling linked to less fat and salt in food at major UK restaurant chains
Food sold at restaurants whose menus display energy information are lower in fat and salt than that of their competitors, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
Oct 16, 2019
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Health
How universities can help scale back the 'Freshman 15'
Students typically gain weight in their first year of university. There are expressions to reflect this knowledge, such as the "freshman 15" in North America (which assumes students gain 15 pounds, or around 8kg) and "freshman ...
May 21, 2019
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Health
How restaurants are wooing 'flexitarians'
Restaurants are struggling to respond to consumers who are rapidly shifting away from animal protein.
Jan 11, 2019
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Neuroscience
Scientists discover the region of the brain that registers excitement over a preferred food option
At holiday buffets and potlucks, people make quick calculations about which dishes to try and how much to take of each. Johns Hopkins University neuroscientists have found a brain region that appears to be strongly connected ...
Oct 19, 2018
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Health
When apples are the default side-dish, children still choose fries
There has been a lot of enthusiasm for nudging individuals to eat better without restricting choice by making healthy foods more visible, attractive, and convenient. One such effort is for restaurants to serve meals with ...
May 6, 2016
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Health
Cartoon characters can influence children to make better nutrition choices
Cartoon characters are often used to market so-called junk food to children. However, new research from Italy suggests that the same technique might be used to nudge preschoolers into eating more fresh fruit and vegetables ...
Dec 15, 2015
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Medications
FDA approves first pill aimed at boosting female libido
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first prescription drug designed to boost sexual desire in women, a milestone long sought by a pharmaceutical industry eager to replicate the blockbuster success of impotence ...
Aug 19, 2015
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Neuroscience
How stress can tweak the brain to sabotage self-control
A challenging morning meeting or an interaction with an upset client at work may affect whether we go for that extra chocolate bar at lunch. In a study appearing August 5 in Neuron, researchers placed human volunteers in ...
Aug 5, 2015
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Pediatrics
Researchers suggest ways to develop healthy eating habits in a child
A healthy diet promotes success in life—better concentration and alertness, better physical health that translates into good mental and emotional health.
Apr 20, 2015
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