Health
How to get on track when weekend eating is your downfall
(HealthDay)—Do you eat healthy during the week, then ease off the brakes on the weekend? You're not alone.
Aug 23, 2019
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Supermarkets put junk food on special twice as often as healthy food, and that's a problem
Half-price chips, "two for one" chocolates, "buy one get one free" soft drinks: Australian supermarkets make it very easy for us to fill our trolleys with junk food.
Aug 16, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Obese people outnumber smokers two to one
New figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one in the UK, and excess weight causes more cases of certain cancers than smoking, as the charity urges Government ...
Jul 2, 2019
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Neuroscience
How information is like snacks, money, and drugs—to your brain
Can't stop checking your phone, even when you're not expecting any important messages? Blame your brain.
Jun 19, 2019
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Health
Do video games drive obesity?
A chubby teen lolling on the sofa for hours on end, the game controller in one hand, a bag of crisps at his side and a bottle of coke on the coffee table. This is the mental picture many people have of the typical gamer. ...
Jun 17, 2019
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Immunology
Researchers warn: junk food could be responsible for the food allergy epidemic
Experts at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition are today presenting the results of a study that show higher levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), ...
Jun 8, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Special offers fuel obese shoppers
Shoppers whose supermarket trolleys are stacked with food and drink offered on special promotions have more than a 50 percent increased chance of being obese, according to a Cancer Research UK report published today.
Mar 27, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to improve your mood? It's time to ditch the junk food
Worldwide, more than 300 million people live with depression. Without effective treatment, the condition can make it difficult to work and maintain relationships with family and friends.
Feb 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Carrots or candy bars? Context shapes choice of healthy foods
Pop quiz: Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on what other foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf, suggests new research from Duke University.
Jan 9, 2019
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Let's untangle the murky politics around kids and food (and ditch the guilt)
Naturally, parents want the best for their children. While they shouldn't chastise themselves for offering the occasional treat, what used to be an "occasional" treat is becoming something that's "every day," or "several ...
Jan 9, 2019
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