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October 27, 2015

'Fat shaming' may actually lead to weight gain

Harassing obese people, a practice known as "fat shaming," does not encourage them to lose weight and can actually result in weight gain, a new study from the United Kingdom suggests.

October 27, 2015

9 in 10 US children eat too much salt, says CDC

American kids are eating far too much salt, mostly from processed foods sold in stores, putting them at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease later in life, federal health officials said on Tuesday.

October 27, 2015

6 reasons to nix daily weigh-ins

If you are watching your weight, daily weigh-ins on the bathroom scale may do more harm than good. 

October 27, 2015

More evidence links inactivity to diabetes and heart disease

People who are inactive for hours on end each day may face an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease even if they also get regular exercise, a U.S. study confirms.

October 27, 2015

3 delicious ways to kick the white bread habit

Some of my clients wouldn’t touch white bread, rice, or pasta with a 10-foot pole, while others just can’t seem to make the switch to whole-grain alternatives.

October 27, 2015

3 square meals? People don't eat like that, app reveals

The idea that people eat breakfast, lunch and dinner (and maybe a snack or two) turns out to be a completely unrealistic notion of how people eat.

October 27, 2015

Humans were lactose intolerant for far longer than thought

Humans have been running relatively advanced dairy operations for more than 7,000 years—the first cheese dates back to then—so it seems logical to assume that human bodies have been able to process milk for just as long.

October 27, 2015

Working the night shift linked to weight gain, study finds

Night shift workers may expend less energy and be more prone to weight gain than people who have normal work schedules, reveals a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

October 27, 2015

Beer flavonoid may boost brain power

A compound found in hops— one of the basic ingredients of beer— is capable of improving memory and thought patterns in mice, reported Quartz.

October 27, 2015

Best foods to lower inflammation

Ginger, nuts, fatty fish and whole grains are just some of the many foods that have been touted to have anti-inflammatory properties.