Overweight & Obesity
Working night shifts may widen your waistline
(HealthDay)—Workers who regularly pull overnight shifts may be more prone to pack on the pounds, a new analysis suggests.
Oct 4, 2017
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Obesity Reviews
Overweight & Obesity
Night shift work linked to an increased risk of obesity
In an analysis of 28 published studies, night shift work was associated with a 29% increased risk of becoming obese or overweight. The findings, which are published in Obesity Reviews, suggest that modifying working schedules ...
Oct 4, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Role of stress, sleep highlighted in study of obesity
(HealthDay)—Stress is associated with impaired sleep and increased emotional rewarding of palatable foods, which may lead to obesity, according to research published online Aug. 28 in Obesity Reviews.
Sep 5, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Strong religious beliefs may be linked to higher weight
(HealthDay)—There is evidence of a significant association between religious affiliation and body weight, with religiosity being significantly associated with higher body weight, according to research published online Aug. ...
Aug 7, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Are sugary drink interventions changing people's behaviour?
An evaluation of efforts designed to reduce how many sugary drinks we consume shows some success in changing younger people's habits but warns they cannot be the only way to cut consumption.
Jul 19, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Review links flaxseed consumption to weight reduction
(HealthDay)—Whole flaxseed consumption is associated with significant reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference, according to a review published online June 21 in Obesity Reviews.
Jun 30, 2017
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Health
Food cravings down with extended calorie restriction
(HealthDay)—Extended calorie restriction is associated with a reduction in food cravings, according to a review and meta-analysis published online May 30 in Obesity Reviews.
Jun 14, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Non-shivering thermogenesis can activate metabolic pathways
(HealthDay)—Non-shivering thermogenesis can transform storage adipose tissues into metabolically active tissue, according to research published online May 25 in Obesity Reviews.
Jun 6, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Excess weight increases costs across health care settings
(HealthDay)—Excess weight is associated with increased costs across health care settings, with the highest percentage increases seen in costs for medications, according to research published online May 22 in Obesity Reviews.
Jun 2, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Childhood obesity causes lasting damage to the body
Obesity in childhood has long term health implications stretching into adulthood, a new study in the journal Obesity Reviews reveals.
May 30, 2017
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