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Being overweight quickly becomes the major source of problems, more so than the unhealthy lifestyle itself. Tons of weight loss programs fill the market, millions of people are still overweight, who can figure that. This health dilemma now becomes the major culprit of various diseases faced by people from all over the globe. A lot [...]
According to the results of a recent study, eating a Mediterranean diet can help us with memory and brain health. The analysis shows us that good dietary habits play an important role in normal brain function. Consuming a Mediterranean diet is now found to lower our risk of cognitive decline, as well as decreasing [...]
According to new research from University of Calgary, what we eat in early childhood may have a lifelong impact on health. Scientists, in a surprising study, have found a direct link to food consumption as toddlers, and weight gain in adulthood. The seemingly innocuous act of giving your child a cheeseburger may set the stage [...]
It is not only that you will be in better shape if you diet to lose fat, there are many more health issues to consider when you weigh too much.
Diabetes is one of the most obvious areas of future trouble with those who are overweight. A large percentage of the populace have diabetes and struggle to [...]
Despite warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, dangerous prescription diet pills from Brazil are actively circulated in the United States. A new report analyzes their contents and suggests that the medical consequences of these imported amphetamine-based diet pills might be greater than previously recognized.
The report, issued today by the Journal of General Internal [...]
Happy Holidays
I can’t believe it’s already Christmas Eve 2008. It seemed like just yesterday it was Spring time and we were at the beach enjoying the sun. It just goes to show you how important it is to live in the now (but still plan for tomorrow). As Santa approaches all of our homes today, [...]
Happy Holidays
I can’t believe it’s already Christmas Eve 2008. It seemed like just yesterday it was Spring time and we were at the beach enjoying the sun. It just goes to show you how important it is to live in the now (but still plan for tomorrow). As Santa approaches all of our homes today, [...]
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By Jim Nettleton
Most people, especially in the United States, are confused when it comes to judging portions of food. For instance, how much is 5 or 6 portions of vegetables and fruit, what constitutes a portion of red meat, etc. Most Americans would probably be surprised that what they think is one portion is [...]
Over 56% of American Dietetic Association members surveyed report that they are concerned that the current economic downturn will have a negative effect on their patients’ ability to maintain or achieve a healthy weight, according to a survey conducted by the California Olive Committee.
Almost three-quarters (72.2%) of the registered dieticians and nutritionists expressed concern that [...]
I was asked to make a video explaining what motivated me to start blogging about my health. It’s pretty simple really so I grabbed the video camera and made a quick video to blog it up. Enjoy! What motivates you?
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