News tagged with unhealthy habits
Curbing patients' risky behaviour
Much of the burden of disease and ill health facing the NHS is as a result of 'risky' health behaviours such as smoking, excess drinking and over-eating. Given that time for counselling patients about this ...
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Apr 17, 2013 |
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Short daily walk might help teen smokers cut down or quit, study says
Teenagers who increased the days on which they got just 20 minutes of exercise were able to cut down on their smoking habit. And teenage smokers were more likely to quit altogether if they participated in ...
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Apr 09, 2013 |
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Help for European children to resist unhealthy temptations
Children and young people in Europe are exposed to all kinds of fast food, crisps and fizzy drinks – so how can they learn to resist the temptation to indulge?
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Nov 30, 2012 |
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Could your relationship be contributing to your weight gain?
(Medical Xpress)—A University of Arizona study is looking at whether couples develop unhealthy eating and activity habits as a way of coping with relationship stress or bonding with their partner.
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Nov 01, 2012 |
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An issue we can agree on: Parents support policies limiting unhealthy food marketing to children, survey finds
Parents are concerned about food marketing and the way it impacts their children's eating habits and would support policies to limit the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children, according to ...
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Oct 30, 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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Coca-Cola not to blame for US obesity: CEO
Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent insists his company is not responsible for the rise in US obesity despite New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's recent moves to limit the consumption of sugary drinks.
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Jun 19, 2012 |
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Soda wars fizz in New York after proposed ban
A soda war fizzed in New York on Tuesday as the city health department began to consider a proposal by health-conscious Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban super-sized soft drinks.
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Jun 12, 2012 |
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Less couch time equals fewer cookies: Just two simple changes in health behavior spurs big results
Simply ejecting your rear from the couch means your hand will spend less time digging into a bag of chocolate chip cookies.
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May 28, 2012 |
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Research examines college students' knowledge about eating disorders
They're the prime demographic for developing eating disorders, yet new research out of the University of Cincinnati suggests that it could be difficult for college students to notice the warning signs. On Oct. 31, Ashlee ...
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Oct 31, 2011 |
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'Drunkorexia:' A recipe for disaster
It is well known that eating disorders are common among teens and college students. Heavy alcohol consumption is another well-known unhealthy habit of this age group. A new study from the University of Missouri shows that ...
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Oct 17, 2011 |
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