October 27, 2015 Experts rebuff study that questioned US, UK dietary fat recommendations Nutrition and health specialists criticised a study on Monday which argued that dietary fat advice given in the United States and Britain was based on flimsy evidence and should not have been introduced.
October 27, 2015 Are plant-based diets environmentally friendly? A nutritious diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables might not be the greenest in its environmental impact, according to a new study from France
October 27, 2015 Cinnamon may protect against infection, study finds A preliminary study out of Touro College in New York suggests that household cinnamon may possess antiviral effects and help prevent infection in humans.
October 27, 2015 Are you overhydrated? You've heard it since you were a kid, from your parents to your gym teacher: Drink two liters (or eight glasses) of water every day. Lately, though, researchers have been questioning the tried-and-true water rule, and in fact, believe even health-minded individuals could be drinking too much H2O.
October 27, 2015 Couples who set health goals together have more success, study suggests Couples who work together to change their unhealthy habits appear to have more successful outcomes, a new study suggests.
October 27, 2015 Preventing health problems with fiber A diet high in fiber promotes good health in a variety of ways: fiber helps lower cholesterol, regulates blood sugar levels, helps with weight loss, it reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers, and much more. Fiber does something else: it prevents chronic constipation, which is more than just uncomfortable - it can lead to a condition called diverticulosis. Here are some facts you should know:
October 27, 2015 Texas man can eat, drink again after surgery corrects rare condition that caused drastic weight loss Wayne Weaver had always maintained a steady weight throughout his life, so when he began dropping pounds in fall 2014, he knew something was wrong, CBS DFW reported.
October 27, 2015 Lack of exercise to blame for rising obesity, study says A new study claims that Americans’ sedentary lifestyles are to blame for the recent obesity epidemic in the U.S. – not their overconsumption of calories, Medical News Today reported.
October 27, 2015 4 ways to outsmart fat traps You know to ignore the supersize bags of chips and other blatant tactics that fatten the food industry's coffers, along with your waistline. That's the good news.
October 27, 2015 Sodexho food service company pledges healthier meals One of the nation's largest food service companies is making a series of changes in support of Michelle Obama's anti-childhood obesity initiative.
