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October 24, 2015

Eating tree nuts tied to lowered obesity risk

A new U.S. study adds to growing evidence that nuts - once considered too fattening to be healthy - may in fact help keep weight down, in addition to offering other health benefits.

October 24, 2015

Trendy 'paleo' diet may not suppress appetite

The trendy "paleo" diet a plant-based diet inspired by the idea that human ancestors mainly consumed roughage may not be so good at suppressing appetite, according to new research conducted on gut bacteria

October 24, 2015

Iowa teacher takes his 'McDonald's diet' to schools, irking critics

Former Iowa science teacher John Cisna, who says he lost 60 pounds on a six-month regimen of McDonald's food and daily walks, has sparked outrage among public health advocates for taking his story to U.S. schools on the fast-food chain's dime.

October 24, 2015

Confused why you're gaining weight? Alcohol might be the culprit

The bad news: Booze can cause us to eat more, worse and store more calories as fat. The good news: No need to give up a great evening—we've got the plan to keep you drinking happily with your weight in check.

October 24, 2015

Pistachios may help reduce diabetes risk, study says

For people who may be headed for type 2 diabetes, regularly eating pistachios might help turn the tide, according to a new trial from Spain.

October 24, 2015

How much protein do you really need?

It turns out the risks of going overboard on protein have less to do with simply eating too many unnecessary grams of the macronutrient and more about ODing on the foods that pack it—and forgoing the ones that don't.

October 24, 2015

5 diabetes myths and the facts behind them

Diabetes is a serious disease that often comes with a stigma about poor eating habits and obesity.

October 24, 2015

5 ways to beat the heat and stay hydrated

Our body is made up of two-thirds water – something to remember in the sweltering heat when it’s easy to become dehydrated. According to the Mayo Clinic, it takes about eight or nine glasses of water a day to stay hydrated.  That sounds like a lot, but luckily there are all kinds of light, delicious and nutritious ways to get your fill:  

October 24, 2015

6 foods that help fight disease

When it comes to taking care of your health, prevention is key.

October 24, 2015

5 hours of TV a day increases blood clot risk sixfold, study says

Here's a study to make you get off the couch.