Young Britons 'getting the message' on obesity, expert says
Obesity rates in young people in Britain appear to be going into reverse, a top gathering of health officials heard Monday, as the message on the risks of being overweight seems to be getting through.
Overweight and Obesity
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Avoid scary calorie counts this Halloween
(HealthDay)—Waiting until the last minute to buy Halloween candy is a good way to stick to a healthy diet and cut extra calories, an expert suggests, because if the candy isn't sitting around the house, ...
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Oct 14, 2012 |
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Diverse forms of distress have distinct impact in diabetes
(HealthDay)—In primary care patients with type 2 diabetes, depressive symptoms (DS) are predictive of future lifestyle-oriented self-management behaviors, while diabetes-related distress (DRD) predicts ...
Diabetes
Oct 10, 2012 |
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Risk of developing diabetes higher in neighborhoods that aren't walk-friendly
Whether your neighbourhood is conducive to walking could determine your risk for developing diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.
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Sep 17, 2012 |
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Research: Link between healthy outlook and healthy lifestyle
(Medical Xpress)—A 'can do' attitude is the key to a healthy lifestyle, University of Melbourne economists have determined.
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Sep 14, 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.
Pediatrics
Sep 10, 2012 |
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Your dinner date could make you put on weight
(Medical Xpress)—If your dinner date chooses unhealthily from a restaurant menu, you are less likely to stick to healthy options, according to University of Birmingham research published in the British Journal of Nutrition. ...
Overweight and Obesity
Sep 04, 2012 |
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Popular characters can help kids eat healthy foods too
(HealthDay) -- Superheroes and other popular kids' characters have been used to sell junk food, candy and other sugary treats to children for decades, but new research shows they also can be used to promote ...
Pediatrics
Aug 21, 2012 |
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Time to get moving: Researcher recommends physical activity be part of school day, after-school programs
(Medical Xpress) -- Along with reading, writing and arithmetic, do you know if physical activity will be a big part of your child's school day? What about after school and on weekends -- is your child getting enough physical ...
Health
Aug 07, 2012 |
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Children's healthy diets lead to healthier IQ: study
(Medical Xpress) -- Children fed healthy diets in early age may have a slightly higher IQ, while those on heavier junk food diets may have a slightly reduced IQ, according to new research from the University ...
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Aug 07, 2012 |
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Simple measures may curb excessive weight gain in pregnancy
(HealthDay) -- Healthy eating and low or moderate levels of exercise during pregnancy can help a woman avoid excessive weight gain and may reduce her infant's risk of being overweight or obese later in life, ...
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Jul 20, 2012 |
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What would Batman eat? Priming children to make healthier fast food choices
Popeye inspired a generation of growing Baby Boomers to eat its spinach. Today, role models such as Batman can prompt children to develop their own healthy eating habits, a recent Cornell University study finds.
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Jul 19, 2012 |
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Teens' lifestyle choices affect their blood pressure
(HealthDay) -- Teen girls who use birth control pills and teen boys who drink alcohol are at increased risk for elevated blood pressure, according to a new study.
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Jul 10, 2012 |
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Subtle goal reminders, known as primes, can offset hedonic effects of food and facilitate health behavior
Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, introduces novel cost-effective ...
Health
Jul 10, 2012 |
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Kids eat healthier when school-based nutrition programs involve teachers, staff, parents
Programs to promote healthy eating can substantially reduce the amount of unhealthy foods and beverages on school grounds if the programs focus on a school's specific needs and involve teachers, parents, staff, and administrators, ...
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Jun 27, 2012 |
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