The holidays are often a time to celebrate the season with friends and family, but it’s also a time when it’s easy to fall into poor health habits. Below, I share five ways to stay healthy as 2014 comes to a close. 1. Eat Right – From turkey and pumpkin pie to candy canes and gingerbread […]
Exercise Times Could Replace Calorie Counts
In an effort to give people a better understanding of portion size and dietary recommendations, scientists are suggesting calories counts on packages may soon be replaced by the exercise duration needed to burn off the food. The authors of a study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that teens made healthier dietary […]
Excess Sugar Linked To Memory Problems in Teens
A new study out of the University of Southern California suggests that there’s a link between excess sugar intake and memory problems in teens. For their study, researchers fed adolescent lab rats solutions of sugar or high fructose corn syrup in concentrations comparable to a 12-ounce soda. Researchers found that the rats that drank large […]
The Link Between Obesity and Cancer
In an effort to prevent and treat patients with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology is speaking out against a new threat – Obesity. Calling obesity “a central challenge,” the ASOC is taking a new public stance against obesity. According to a statement by the ASOC, the group plans to: • Increase its efforts to […]
Study Links Long Work Hours To Elevated Diabetes Risk
A new study out of the University of London suggests that individuals who work more than 55 hours a week are at an elevated risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers published their findings after reviewing work data and medical records of more than 220,000 men and women from multiple countries. According to researchers, individuals […]
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