Entries by Jennifer
There’s a Fork for That: Technology Helps Control Eating Pace, Plus, How Slower Eating Helps Health
A study has linked hurried eating with increased calorie consumption, finding that both overweight people and those of a normal weight took in fewer calories when they ate slowly.(1) According to the research, which was published online in the Journal… 0 Shares |
Women who Started their First Diet at a Young Age More Likely to have Serious Health Issues Later in Life
The latest research about women, dieting and their overall health is disheartening, concluding that the younger a woman is when she goes on her first diet, the more apt she is to face a slew of detrimental health issues later… 0 Shares |
Study finds running for just 5 minutes daily increases longevity, has several health benefits
Have five minutes? Consider taking a run during that brief time to boost health. According to a recent study in which over 55,000 adults were monitored for 15 years, it was found that the health benefits of running for five… 0 Shares |
Study links childhood obesity with onset of early puberty
Researchers at Plymouth University have discovered that childhood obesity is linked to the onset of early puberty, a problem that not only has detrimental physical health consequences, but which may also bring about serious social and psychological problems. (1, 2)… 0 Shares |
Sleep deprivation and weight gain go hand in hand, experts say
According to sleep experts, losing out on shut-eye, in addition to contributing to groggy feelings on a regular basis, may also interfere with the ability to lose weight. (1) “There is no doubt that insufficient sleep promotes hunger and appetite,… 0 Shares |
Dr. Albert J. Stunkard, obesity pioneer who also fought the overweight social stigma, dies at 92
Obesity researcher Dr. Albert J. Stunkard, who made significant strides in raising awareness about eating disorders while also engaging in efforts to shed society’s negative notions about overweight individuals, has died of pneumonia at the age of 92 (1). He… 0 Shares |
Chokeberries, a weight control superfood, now rebranded under name of “Aronia berry”
Chokeberries, known for their dark purple-black hue and remarkable antioxidant properties, have undergone a rebranding effort in an order to shift from its less appealing “chokeberry” name to one that reflects its genus, Aronia melancorpa (1). Now referred to as… 0 Shares |
Doctor writes “park prescriptions,” urges patients to experience the health benefits of walking
While many doctors may tell a patient that they should lose weight to help their overall health, it’s virtually unheard of that they write a prescription to do so, let alone provide them with a specific exercise regimen that takes… 0 Shares |
Woman loses 90 pounds, credits daily sweet potato consumption to success
For those seeking to lose weight or maintain the pounds they lost, mention of “sweet potato” may send them running the other way. However, the sweet potato falls into the “healthy” carb category, one that people need not shun. Bad… 0 Shares |
