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- Eating fast food makes us sad says latest research.
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- Latest research from the US has found that so called “Diet Supplements” simply don’t work.
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Men Battling The Skinny Jean & Eating Disorders
Despite the number of men with eating disorders continuing to rise, men with eating disorders feel invisible and unable to seek professional help, according to research by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM). They have found that … Continue reading
Body Image Concepts Need Rethink
‘People need to rethink their concepts of body image and obesity,’ says Canadian educator Jonathan. ‘We know people can be fit and fat,’ he told those attending a Health At Every Size forum. ‘The keys to a healthy weight is … Continue reading
First Signs of Puberty Seen in Younger Girls
A new study from Cincinnati finds that girls are more likely today than in the past to start developing breasts by age 7 or 8. Why is this happening? Increased rates of obesity are thought to play a major role, … Continue reading
Personality Mindsets in Health Behaviour Change
A MicroMass study in the US reveals that while disease symptoms and treatment vary widely among individuals with metabolic conditions, there are remarkable similarities in patients’ motivations to change behavior and the barriers that stand in their way. This ‘metabolic … Continue reading
Drinking water before meals helps dieting, says study
Drinking water before meals can help people to lose weight, says a US study. Scientists from Virginia found that slimmers can lose an average of 5lb extra if they drink two cups of water three times a day before meals. They … Continue reading
Junk Food as Addictive as Cocaine
Researchers at the University of Oregon have found that junk food could be just as addictive in humans as cocaine. The high quantities of fat , sugar and salt in junk food can give people the same cravings as hard … Continue reading
Exercising can make you feel full
There is now another good reason to exercise. Besides burning calories, exercise restores the sensitivity of neurons involved in the control of satiety (feeling full), which in turn contributes to reduced food intake and consequently weight loss. This is the … Continue reading
Fizzy Drinks Linked to Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes & Other Health Concerns
Drinking too many fizzy drinks could have health consequences ranging from weight gain to osteoporosis to kidney problems, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. Fizzy drinks, or soda as they call it in the US, was … Continue reading
Study Finds Obesity Determined By Brain Cells – Not Lack Of Willpower
An international study has discovered the reason why some people who eat a high-fat diet remain slim, yet others pile on the weight. The study, led in Australia by the Monash Obesity and Diabetes Institute, found a high-fat diet causes … Continue reading
Heart Institute Study Finds Strong Link Between Obesity, High Blood Pressure & Diabetes
Results published in the American Journal of Hypertension show analysis from the Canadian Ontario Survey, on the Prevalence and Control of Hypertension. The survey examined 2,552 people aged 20 to 79 years old. Results showed 52% of people aged 60 … Continue reading
