FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Calories in must be less than calories out — that’s the basic rule of dieting. But there’s more to losing weight because more than hunger often motivates people to eat. So how can you find effective motivation to change your eating habits andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Promises of healthier kids’ meals have drawn increasing numbers of families back to fast food restaurants, but most kids are still being served unhealthy options, a new survey finds. Nine out of 10 parents had purchased lunch or dinner for their child inContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Reminding people to eat less or exercise usually gets their back up. That’s one reason why public health messages fall on deaf ears, researchers say. But investigators think they’ve found a better way. They suggest leaving your ego behind because it might openContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Shopping at specialty stores and farmers’ markets is great for getting fresh foods, but that’s not always possible, depending on where you live and the season. And sometimes you just don’t have time to get to the store. But the right frozen foodsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — With roughly 40 percent of Americans now obese, new research finds that one strategy may be helping Americans stay slim: calorie counts on restaurant menus. Following the passage of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, chain restaurants with 20 or more franchises mustContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New to weight loss or tired of yo-yo dieting? Learning “stability skills” first may lead to greater long-term weight loss success. Many dieters regain up to 50 percent of the weight they lose within a year because they abandon the healthy lifestyle changesContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s the dieter’s tug-of-war: the need to lose weight versus the urge to eat high-calorie foods. Scientists say the easy availability of sweets and other treats has made the desire for them stronger over time. Couple that with a sedentary lifestyle that burnsContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — One sleepless night might tip the body’s metabolism toward storing fat while depleting muscle, new research suggests. Many studies have linked poor sleep — whether from insomnia or working the night shift — to weight gain and health conditions like type 2 diabetes.Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Cases of childhood obesity have risen steadily over the past two decades, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Children who are obese are more likely to be bullied, are at higher risk of developing other chronic health problems and are more likely to remainContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Trying to restore blood flow may be better than amputation for patients with a serious leg circulation problem called critical limb ischemia, a new study contends. Critical limb ischemia is the most severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and can lead toContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — More than 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. About 38 percent of those people are considered obese, the agency says. Obesity raises a person’s risk for health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and certainContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Eating a wide variety of foods might not be good for you after all, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). “Eating a more diverse diet might be associated with eating a greater variety of both healthy andContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You can splurge from time to time and still lose weight when you choose foods that are lavish but also low-calorie. The meat in a steamed one-pound lobster has fewer than 100 calories. If you don’t want to fuss, order a broiled lobsterContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Excess weight boosts the odds of flu complications, but that’s not all. Obese adults are contagious for much longer than their slim peers, researchers report. It’s known that obesity increases a person’s risk of hospitalization and death from flu, but these findings suggestContinue Reading