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Eating bacon at breakfast may seem like an innocent way to start the day but new research suggests that bacon, along with other processed meats like ham and sausage, could increase your risk of early death. While multiple studies have linked meat consumption to many of the world’s most common diseases, this 12-year study specifically [...]
Should the government regulate what beverages we chose to drink? No, according to New York state Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling who struck down Mayor Bloomberg’s attempts to ban super-sized sugary beverages. The ban, which would prohibit consumers in New York City from purchasing sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces at most restaurant chains, was [...]
Are you trying to lose weight? Try taking an early lunch break. According to the New York Daily News, a study of overweight and obese people in Spain found that eating lunch before 3 PM resulted in more effective weight loss: an average of 5 more pounds in 5 months. Among the dieters, other factors [...]
Many people adopt an exercise routine hoping to shed a few pounds only to find their appetite grows with an increase in physical activity. It’s true—working out increases production of hormones that stimulate hunger. But new research suggests that certain types of exercise can actually help appetite control by changing the way your body responds [...]
American kids are spending too much time in front screens and too little time moving, suggests the results of a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics. While 54% of kids logged less than 2 hours of screen time a day and 70% of children did at least an hour of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity [...]
This past year has been full of news of note in health, and a recent article from Glenn D.. Braunstein in The Huffington Post outlines some of the more memorable moments. Here some of the more relevant moments for those of us interested in natural health: Excessive Medical Testing Common In 2012, a bevy of [...]
It appears that many Americans are clueless when it comes to gauging the effects of our expanding waistlines. Despite all the headlines on obesity and chronic disease plastering the covers of glossy magazines and newspapers, a new survey found that many Americans aren’t aware of all the health risks associated with obesity. Although many people [...]
Most people on diet try to limit their intake of sugar, but a new study suggests that certain sugars may be worse than others. Using brain imaging, researchers found that fructose, but not glucose, may trigger changes in the brain that cause overeating. Researchers analyzed brain activity in participants sipping on cherry-flavored drinks. Half of [...]
Multiple studies have demonstrated the benefits of exercise for back pain, and a new study suggests that overweight individuals can benefit from physical activity for back pain even if they don’t lose weight. In the study from Finland, obese people who exercised were less likely to have back pain than obese people with low levels [...]
Dozens of news outlets have picked up on the study published today showing that people with a higher BMI tend to live longer. The results, while interesting, have enraged many doctors who say it sends out the wrong message about weight and health. The problem with these new headlines is that they fail to emphasize [...]
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