Overweight & Obesity
Man power lost as obesity grows, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—As men get fatter their bones and muscles get weaker, a Deakin University study has found.
Dec 18, 2013
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Health care costs steadily increase with body mass
Researchers at Duke Medicine are giving people another reason to lose weight in the new year: obesity-related illnesses are expensive. According to a study published in the journal Obesity, health care costs increase in parallel ...
Dec 16, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Kids movies send mixed messages about eating habits and obesity
In a world where animals often take the place of humans, sugar-sweetened beverages, exaggerated portion sizes and unhealthy snacks are common. So is TV watching, computer use and video games.
Dec 9, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Physical activty combats sedentary desk jobs
Office workers can rest assured – as long as you are physically active, your desk job won't kill you.
Dec 5, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Study finds link between warm homes and low body fat
(Medical Xpress)—Recent rises in energy prices may lead to an increase in obesity, according to new research by behavioural scientists from the University of Stirling.
Nov 19, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Dinner rituals that correlate with child and adult BMI
Beyond plate size and calorie count, the war against obesity may have a new leader – the dinner table. Families that eat together without the television on and stay seated until everyone's finished have children with lower ...
Oct 29, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Home schooled children leaner than traditionally schooled kids
The results of a recent study show kids that are home-schooled are leaner than kids attending traditional schools. The results challenge the theory that children spending more time at home may be at risk for excessive weight ...
Oct 17, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
New research supports intentional weight loss for older adults
The medical community touts the importance of not carrying excess weight, but that has not always been the message delivered to older adults.
Sep 19, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Sleep deprivation increases food purchasing the next day
People who were deprived of one night's sleep purchased more calories and grams of food in a mock supermarket on the following day in a new study published in the journal Obesity, the official journal of The Obesity Society. ...
Sep 5, 2013
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Eating a big breakfast fights obesity and disease
Whether you hope to lose weight or just stay healthy, what you eat is a crucial factor. The right nutrients can not only trim your waistline, but also provide energy, improve your mood, and stave off disease. Now a Tel Aviv ...
Aug 5, 2013
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