News tagged with maintaining a healthy weight


Healthy lifestyle linked with longer survival among kidney disease patients

Certain lifestyle factors—such as not smoking, getting regular physical activity, and avoiding a low body weight—may help prolong the lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study appearing ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

College kids who don't drink milk could face serious consequences

College-age kids who don't consume at least three servings of dairy daily are three times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who do, said a new University of Illinois study.

Health created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Findings on overeating may aid in the fight against obesity when metabolic and psychological treatments fail

(Medical Xpress)—A similar, insidious craving plagues all addicts, no matter the substance of choice. A new study published in NeuroImage from Center for BrainHealth scientists Dr. Francesca Filbey, assist ...

Neuroscience created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Children's self-control is associated with their body mass index as adults

As adults, we know that self-control and delaying gratification are important for making healthful eating choices, portion control, and maintaining a healthy weight. However, exhibiting these skills at a young age actually ...

Pediatrics created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Boost your immune system with a healthy lifestyle

Your immune system is your defense against disease. Its many different parts need to work in balance and harmony to protect our bodies from harmful germs and viruses; in essence to attack and destroy any they find.

Immunology created May 18, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Guidelines say diet, exercise, weight control improve odds after cancer diagnosis

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society say for many cancers, maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate physical activity, and eating a healthy diet can reduce the chance of recurrence and increase the likelihood ...

Cancer created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Glycemic index foods at breakfast can control blood sugar throughout the day

Eating foods at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, researchers said at the Institute of Food Technologists' Wellness ...

Health created Apr 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Doctors practicing healthy lifestyles more likely to preach it to patients

Physicians who have more healthy habits are more likely than doctors without such habits to recommend five important lifestyle modifications to patients, including eating healthy, limiting sodium, maintaining a healthy weight, ...

Health created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Updated American Cancer Society nutrition guidelines stress need for supportive environment

Updated guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of creating social and physical environments that support healthy behaviors. The report includes ...

Cancer created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0