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October 27, 2015

Preventing health problems with fiber

A diet high in fiber promotes good health in a variety of ways: fiber helps lower cholesterol, regulates blood sugar levels, helps with weight loss, it reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers, and much more. Fiber does something else: it prevents chronic constipation, which is more than just uncomfortable - it can lead to a condition called diverticulosis. Here are some facts you should know:

October 27, 2015

Texas man can eat, drink again after surgery corrects rare condition that caused drastic weight loss

Wayne Weaver had always maintained a steady weight throughout his life, so when he began dropping pounds in fall 2014, he knew something was wrong, CBS DFW reported. 

October 27, 2015

Lack of exercise to blame for rising obesity, study says

A new study claims that Americans’ sedentary lifestyles are to blame for the recent obesity epidemic in the U.S. – not their overconsumption of calories, Medical News Today reported.

October 27, 2015

4 ways to outsmart fat traps

You know to ignore the supersize bags of chips and other blatant tactics that fatten the food industry's coffers, along with your waistline. That's the good news.

October 27, 2015

Sodexho food service company pledges healthier meals

One of the nation's largest food service companies is making a series of changes in support of Michelle Obama's anti-childhood obesity initiative.

October 27, 2015

Emotions can be fattening

Upset, anxiety, boredom, and restlessness all are common triggers for impulsive eating that can lead to weight gain.

October 27, 2015

Sports and energy drinks linked to unhealthy teen behaviors

Teens who drink sports and energy drinks may be more likely to also engage in other unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, drinking soda and playing video games for many hours, a new study finds

October 27, 2015

Healthy diet may protect against COPD

Among its many rewards, eating a healthy diet might help protect against the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to a new study.

October 27, 2015

Chobani selected as Greek yogurt provider for school lunches

Public schools across America will soon offer Greek yogurt as a meat substitute in school lunches beginning this fall.

October 27, 2015

Foods high in nickel linked to obesity in some women

Avoiding foods that contain nickel significantly decreased body fat and body-mass index in overweight women allergic to the metal, especially those in early menopause, according to a pilot study in PLoS One.