Adolescence is a time of heightened vulnerability around body image. Instagram’s policy to stop teens viewing posts advertising weight loss ‘solutions’ and cosmetic procedures is socially responsible.
Mono dieters restrict their intake to one food or food group per day.
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Caffeine may be able to increase the function of what we call ‘brown fat’. But we shouldn’t immediately scramble for the closest long black or flat white and expect to see the kilos drop.
Sugar and artificial sweeteners comes in many shapes and colors.
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There is a huge variety of sugar substitutes available. What’s the difference? Is one better for controlling blood sugar levels for diabetes? Is one better for individuals trying to lose weight?
You are tired. Would nine more minutes really hurt? Is hitting the snooze button a good idea? Should you just get out of bed? Or is snoozing a sign of a more serious medical issue?
Losing just 5% of weight in people newly diagnosed with diabetes can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to be overweight or obese. But it’s easier to maintain a healthy weight while young than wait until later to shift the kilos.
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Behavior change is very hard. Try as we might to keep those New Year’s resolutions, many have given up by this time. Here are some ways to keep going and stay on track, from a counseling psychologist.
A mix of fats, such as those found in nuts, avocados, salmon and olives, could be healthy and more satisfying.
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When did eating become so confusing? In the 1960s, studies began to show a link between heart disease and dietary fat, and fat was demonized. As it turns out, fat is nuanced and may not be so bad.
The idea that fat is lazy and thin is virtuous has its roots in Christianity and is perpetuated by industry and media today.
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What research says about how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions
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Today, experts will be sharing with us insights into how to make a change in your life -- big or small -- using evidence from the world of academic research.
Serve more and you’ll eat more, with no increase in satisfaction.
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We have a tendency to eat more when we eat with others, but weight gain isn’t inevitable these holidays.
Natural supplements may be popular, but they can have dangerous side effects when they include prescription drugs.
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Men who can’t take drugs for erectile dysfunction and overweight people who can’t lose weight sometimes turn to natural supplements, thinking they are safe. Many times, they are not.