nutrition

Healthier body image aids weight loss -- study Wed, 20/07/2011 - 11:44 by Jamie Anderson If you thought that engaging in weight loss programs based on diet and exercise were enough to shed those extra pounds, here’s more. According to the findings of a new study, a ‘feel good’ rather than critical approach to body image is what expedites the weight loss. Comments Read more	Cereal breakfast makes for a healthy day--study Mon, 07/03/2011 - 11:21 by Jaspreet Virk A bowl of cereal with milk is the best and the healthiest breakfast choice, states a new study. Comments Read more	Vegetable based protein diets decrease mortality rate Tue, 07/09/2010 - 17:00 by Jamie Anderson A low-carbohydrate derived from vegetable sources accords more health benefits vis-à-vis low-carb diet derived from non vegetarian sources, new research suggests. Comments Read more
Unhealthy lifestyle ups teen headache risk Thu, 19/08/2010 - 15:49 by Jamie Anderson Unhealthy lifestyle is indeed a headache. According to the findings of a latest study, teenagers who are overweight, get little or no exercise, and smoke are three times more likely to have chronic headaches or migraines than their peers with healthier lifestyles. Comments Read more	Waist size, irrespective of BMI, ups death risk-–study Tue, 10/08/2010 - 11:29 by Jamie Anderson People with larger waistline run a twofold higher risk of death from any cause, findings of a new study suggest. Comments Read more	Obesity epidemic getting worse: CDC Wed, 04/08/2010 - 21:50 by Samia Sehgal The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unveiled a rather dismal report about America’s obesity. The epidemic has the nation in its grip, and it doesn’t seem to be fading anytime soon. Comments Read more
Low-carb diet better for heart than low-fat diet Tue, 03/08/2010 - 17:49 by Sophie Anderson When it comes to fighting obesity and shedding that extra weight, low-fat diet and low-carbohydrate diet are equally efficacious. However, when it comes to heart risk factors, low-carbohydrate diet is definitely more helpful. Comments Read more	Excess weight means lesser memory in women Thu, 15/07/2010 - 17:19 by Sophie Anderson Women interested in keeping their memory sharp during the later years in life need to keep a check on their weight as new research has established a link between weight and memory. Comments Read more	Neck circumference gauges childhood obesity better Wed, 07/07/2010 - 17:03 by Jamie Anderson Body Mass Index (BMI) has hitherto been touted as a potent tool to screen obesity. However measuring the circumference of a child's neck may well come across as a better way to screen youngsters who are overweight and obese, results of a new study show. Comments Read more
Biking and brisk walking help shed weight Wed, 30/06/2010 - 06:40 by Jamie Anderson Middle aged women can shed weight simply by biking as well as by walking briskly, suggests the findings of a new study. Comments Read more	Demographics play role in bariatric surgery outcomes Sat, 26/06/2010 - 16:59 by Sophie Anderson Findings of a new study suggest that Caucasian, Hispanic, and female patients contract the fewest complications after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. Comments Read more	Consumer group to sue McDonald's over Happy Meals toys Wed, 23/06/2010 - 08:18 by Jamie Anderson McDonald's Happy Meal toys to tempt children into its restaurants have not found favor with a U.S. consumer group. Comments Read more