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Having a high resting heart rate may be linked to obesity and diabetes later in life, says a new study from Japan. Researchers say people with resting heart rates of over 80 beats per minute have higher odds of developing insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular problems.
Why do some people reach for the French fries instead of the fruit? Scientists say one reason may be a gene that’s been linked to an increased risk of obesity. A new study finds children with a common variation of the gene tend to overeat fattening foods – they had 100 extra calories per meal, [...]
What will be the top fitness trends for 2009? Boot Camp-style workouts still top the American Council on Exercise’s list of fitness trends. What else made the cut?
Show them the money! A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds losing weight is easier when there is cash up for grabs. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine say weight-loss programs that reward you with money – and remind you of the cash you would lose if [...]
If you’ve seen Oprah lately, you may have noticed the Queen of Talk has gained some weight… again. In the January issue of O magazine, Winfrey says she now weighs 200 pounds and has “fallen off the wagon” when it comes to healthy living.
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Could it be true? Has high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) – which is in a crazy amount of foods and beverages like soda pop – been getting a bad rap it doesn’t deserve? Is it actually no worse than sugar, which also lurks in many products?
We’ve disspelled myths about nuts here: (Are nuts fattening?) and talked about how they can help you meet your fiber needs here: (Fill up on fiber). Now new research shows eating a handful of nuts every day for a year – along with a Mediterranean diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish – may help [...]
You better watch out! Celebrating the holiday season with family and friends often means having a festive drink or two. But oh, can those calories add up quickly! So before you belly up to the bar… or barista, feast your eyes on the calories in these 5 holiday favorites – it just might put you [...]
