New research at Oregon Health & Science University shows that a typical American diet, which is high in fat, increases the chances of stillbirth. The study results appeared in the June edition of the journal Endocrinology.
“Hooping” May Help Reduce Weight: Study
June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Hula-Hoop became extremely popular in the ‘50s and now it appears to be re-emerging as a hot trend in weight loss, says a new study.
Obese Women Have Poorer Quality of Life Than Obese Men
June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Generally speaking, quality of life decreases with increasing weight in overweight people. However, according to a new study, some groups, such as women, are more badly affected compared to others.
Risk of Childhood Obesity Decreased with More Sleep
June 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to a new study, children who do not get adequate and regular sleep are more prone to be overweight or obese. On the contrary, when kids get enough rest and sleep, the risk of obesity is significantly reduced. A lower body mass index (BMI) also results from many inconsistencies and indifferences in fat mass, which suggests that lack of sleep has a bad effect on the body composition.
Sedentary Jobs Helping to Drive Obesity Epidemic
May 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sedentary jobs usually connote a lazier lifestyle. In fact, a new study suggests that it greatly contributes to the obesity epidemic. Compared to the health situation 50 years ago, Americans are now burning 120-140 calories less on a daily basis.
Weight Loss in Enhancing Levels of Vitamin D
May 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new study recently suggested that weight loss among older women who are either overweight or obese can greatly increase their vitamin D levels. Specifically, a 15-percent decrease in the body weight might just boost the levels of this beneficial vitamin.
New and Dangerous Form of Cholesterol Discovered
May 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the University of Warwick, researchers have found out that a new form of cholesterol appears to be “ultra-bad”. By this, they mean that this substance can increase the chances of getting heart diseases.
Reduce Risk of Fractures with Increase in Daily Calcium
May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We all know a moderate amount of calcium is important to maintaining healthy bones. The amount, approximately 700 mg per day is sufficient amount of calcium to take according to a recent publication by the British Medical Journal.
Morning Protein Boost May Reduce Overeating
May 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Researchers from the University of Missouri discovered that eating a high-protein breakfast might just prevent overeating later on. Specifically, an early morning protein boost will increase satiety, thereby reducing hunger throughout the entire day. Through their experiments, the researchers discovered that eating a healthy breakfast high in protein decreases the brain signals in the brain that normally regulate behaviors such as food motivation and reward-driven eating.
Obesity Proposal Unacceptable Say McDonald’s Stockholders
May 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
McDonald’s Corp has said that it does not need to assess what impact its food is having on childhood obesity and that Ronald McDonald would continue makreting Happy Meals to children.
