News tagged with 'Healthy Living'

A diet rich in nuts, beans, pasta and lentils was superior to a high cereal-fiber diet in controlling symptoms of diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Children that always reach for the sugary donuts and candy instead of the apples and grapes, may have a gene that has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, say researchers at the University of Dundee in Scotland.

A new study suggests, when financial rewards are involved, losing weight becomes easier. Researchers found weight-loss programs that financially reward participants provided a powerful incentive to lose weight, when compared to conventional approaches.

Americans are falling short of meeting recommended exercise minimums, according to a new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More efforts need to be done to educate Americans about the new guidelines and the health benefits of exercise

The health of the nation, as a whole, has declined for the fourth consecutive year. Rising obesity rates, persistence of unhealthy behavior such as alcohol and tobacco use and more are all contributing factors, according to the 19th annual state-by-state rankings, compiled by the American Public Health Association,.

A new study suggests obesity during childhood may alter the shape of the thyroid gland affecting metabolism and growth. While some studies have found that thyroid disorders may lead to obesity, this recent study shows that in some cases, it is the obesity that may cause the disorder.

The equivalent of a 30-minute walk five times a week can help to prevent breast cancer, slow progression of the disease, enhance recovery and prevent the disease from recurring, according to a new study in the December issue of Cancer Causes and Control.

Could banning fast food advertisements from children’s television programs help reduce the number of overweight children in the U.S.? Economists suggest it would – 18 percent for overweight children and 14 percent for overweight teens.

A study involving mice suggests pregnant women may be better off opting for canola oil over most types of vegetable oil. Researchers found that canola oil in the maternal diet during pregnancy and nursing reduced the risk of breast cancer in babies.

The benefits of omega-3s are far reaching and include reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke, symptoms of high blood pressure and more. Stocking up on omega-3s is fairly simple once you know what foods to look for next time you stock the fridge with groceries.

Results of the EPIC Study provide striking evidence that body weight and distribution of body fat are both major factors for assessing death risk. Fat is a serious problem. You need to eat right, exercise often and reduce stress to live the healthiest life possible.

In a new study, researchers found, obese children as young as 10 had arteries of a 45-year-old, as well as other heart abnormalities, that greatly increase their risk of heart disease.

A new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism finds an experimental drug, by GlaxoSmithKline, that imitates a health-boosting compound found in red wine may offer promise in the fight against diabetes and obesity, according to researchers.

University of Colorado researchers found, human hands not only harbor far greater numbers of bacteria species than previously believed, but women have a significantly higher amount of bacteria on their palms than that of men.

A new report by the CDC finds the incidence of new cases of diabetes has risen 90 percent or more among adults over the last decade. With the adult population of the United States projected to be obese or overweight in the next 40 years, should current trends remain unchanged, diabetes is a risk to all of us.