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Adequate sleep helps weight loss

Adequate sleep is an important part of a weight loss plan and should be added to the recommended mix of diet and exercise, states a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Overweight and Obesity created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

'Eating more protein' strategy helps women lose weight

(HealthDay)—Women who report "eating more protein" as a weight loss strategy achieve weight loss over two years, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education an ...

Health created May 11, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Study shows treating diabetes early, intensively is best strategy

Intensive early treatment of type 2 diabetes slows down progression of the disease by preserving the body's insulin-producing capacity, a UT Southwestern study has shown.

Diabetes created Jun 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study: Reasonable quantities of red pepper may help curb appetite

Spicing up your daily diet with some red pepper can curb appetite, especially for those who don't normally eat the popular spice, according to research from Purdue University.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 25, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

British Journal of Nutrition: Fat found in pistachios may not be readily absorbed by the body

A new study now appearing in the peer-reviewed British Journal of Nutrition, finds that fat in pistachios may not be completely absorbed by the body. The randomized controlled-feeding study, which is the first-of-its-kind resear ...

Health created Jul 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Expert suggests top four reasons why diets fail

The battle of the bulge is on—any movement on the scale yet? "Losing weight is one of the top resolutions made every year, yet only 20 percent of people achieve successful weight-loss and maintenance," says Jessica Bartfield,MD, ...

Health created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New research identifies GP and parental reluctance to address childhood obesity

One in five 11-year-old children is currently defined as obese, and the country faces a potentially huge burden of increased obesity-associated morbidity and early mortality. New research by the University of Bristol has ...

Health created Jul 28, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast