These findings contrast with past research that used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Previous analyses suggested that the prevalence of obesity had not changed significantly from 2003-2012. However, the authors of the new study state that “in contrast, our analyses using data from the same surveys indicate that the prevalence […]
Published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, the study revealed that middle-aged adults who were overweight had reduced white matter volume in the brain, compared with their lean counterparts. The research team – including senior author Prof. Paul Fletcher of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge – says this reduction in white […]
Dr. Mingyang Song – from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston – and colleagues publish their work in JAMA Internal Medicine. They note that protein sources “inevitably influence other components of diet, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytochemicals, that can in turn influence health outcomes.” As such, they say accounting for food […]
The study forms the first part of a four-paper series published by The Lancet that provides an overview and update of worldwide trends of physical activity and the global impact of physical inactivity. The first series observing physical activity was released in 2012 ahead of the Summer Olympic Games. The study authors caution that there […]
Many people impatiently await the arrival of summer, eager to lounge by the pool or relax on the beach. For other people, however, the first signs of warm weather are nothing more than a disheartening reminder that they will no longer be able to hide their excess belly fat underneath oversized sweaters and coats. If […]
Going through menopause is generally an unwelcome experience at any age, but new research shows that women who experience “the change” earlier in life have extra reason to be concerned. A new study from Oregon’s Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research shows that women who have their last menstrual period before their 46th birthday are […]
Articles that appeared concerning the “mad cow” issue, made it very clear that the crux of the problem is money, not the health of the people. Ann Veneman, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated, “that stringent changes would be imminent to protect the consumer”. Despite the fact that what Veneman is proposing […]
Since childhood we’ve been told to drink enough water. But most times this advice falls on deaf ears. Most people walk around dehydrated, and this causes serious damage to their health. It’s recommended you drink 2-3 liters of water a day. Note that the amount of water you need will vary depending on your level […]
What better way to start your day than with a glass of fresh juice out of your fridge? Within moments of drinking it, you can feel completely refreshed. Also, with lots of fruits and vegetables readily available, you can make up your recipe, depending on what you want for the betterment of your health. Although […]