Most people regain the weight they lose from dieting within one or two years, in part because the body adapts by slowing metabolism and burning fewer calories. A meticulous study led by Boston Children's Hospital, in partnership ...
Nov 14, 2018
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A new study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy. Researchers from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan led ...
Aug 30, 2023
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When it comes to reduced-carb diets, it may be quality, not quantity, that matters most.
Nov 17, 2022
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In the 1970s, low-carb diets were all the rage. The Dr. Atkin's Diet Revolution book claimed carbohydrate restriction was a "high calorie way to stay thin forever."
Feb 17, 2022
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People often think of salmon when they think of omega-3 fatty acids, but a new research review found that the major plant-based version of the nutrient, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), can benefit heart health and reduce the ...
Mar 22, 2022
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According to the World Health Organization, obesity has nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. In 2016, for example, more than 1.9 billion adults were categorized as overweight. Of these, more than 650 million had obesity. ...
Nov 18, 2020
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Ultra-processed foods account for 58% of total energy in the average U.S. diet, but diet is a modifiable risk factor in the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A study published in the Journal of the American College ...
Mar 22, 2021
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Globally, there are approximately 55 million people who suffer from dementia, and the incidence of the disease has steadily increased. The number of affected is expected to triple by 2050, particularly in low- and middle-income ...
Sep 16, 2022
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Replacing food with a diet of soups, shakes and bars starting at 810 calories per day alongside regular sessions with a counsellor is a safe and clinically effective way to treat obesity in primary care, finds a study from ...
Oct 2, 2018
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It's a common dieter's lament: "Ugh, my metabolism is so slow, I'm never going to lose any weight."
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