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Living better with heart failure by changing what you eat
• Dieting • • Heart • Sep 24 13

Living better with heart failure by changing what you eat

Diet can dramatically lower hypertension and improve heart function in patients with a common type of heart failure, according to research presented at… Living better with heart failure by changing what you eat   

 
 

More than one-third of populations worldwide may have low levels of vitamin D, study shows
• Children's Health • • Dieting • • Public Health • Sep 04 13

More than one-third of populations worldwide may have low levels of vitamin D

A new systematic review published in the British Journal of Nutrition*, is one of the first to focus on patterns of vitamin D status… More than one-third of populations worldwide may have low levels of vitamin D, study shows   

 
 

Research confirms Mediterranean diet is good for the mind
• Brain • • Dieting • Sep 04 13

Research confirms Mediterranean diet is good for the mind

The first systematic review of related research confirms a positive impact on cognitive function, but an inconsistent effect on mild cognitive impairment

Over recent… Research confirms Mediterranean diet is good for the mind   

 
 

Ease of access improves fruit and vegetable consumption
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Sep 04 13

Ease of access improves fruit and vegetable consumption

Low-income communities have particular problems getting adequate fruits and vegetables because of limited access to supermarkets and farmers markets. A new study from Wake… Ease of access improves fruit and vegetable consumption   

 
 

Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough
• Dieting • • Obesity • • Pregnancy • Aug 29 13

Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough

While there is never a bad time to address one’s own obesity, if you’re hoping to lose weight before conception for the sake of… Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough   

 
 

Omega-3s tied to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis
• Arthritis • • Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • • Rheumatic Diseases • Aug 23 13

Omega-3s tied to lower risk of rheumatoid aRthritis

Women who have diets high in omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than those who skimp on… Omega-3s tied to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis   

 
 

New Research Suggests Cutting Calories May Improve Response to Cancer Treatment
• Cancer • • Dieting • Aug 22 13

New Research Suggests Cutting Calories May Improve Response to Cancer Treatment

New research suggests that restricting calories for a defined period of time may improve the success of cancer treatment, offering valuable new data on… New Research Suggests Cutting Calories May Improve Response to Cancer Treatment   

 
 

For disappointed sports fans, defeats increase consumption of fat and sugar
• Dieting • • Fat, Dietary • Aug 21 13

For disappointed sports fans, defeats increase consumption of fat and sugar

On the Monday following a big football game, fans of the losing team seem to load up on saturated fats and sugars, whereas supporters… For disappointed sports fans, defeats increase consumption of fat and sugar   

 
 

Soft drinks and behavioral problems in young children
• Children's Health • • Dieting • Aug 16 13

Soft drinks and behavioral problems in young children

Americans buy more soft drinks per capita than people in any other country. These drinks are consumed by individuals of all ages, including… Soft drinks and behavioral problems in young children   

 
 

Eating a Big Breakfast Fights Obesity and Disease
• Dieting • • Obesity • Aug 05 13

Eating a Big Breakfast Fights OBesity and Disease

A high-calorie breakfast protects against diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems, says TAU researcher

Whether you hope to lose weight or just stay healthy, what… Eating a Big Breakfast Fights Obesity and Disease   

 
 

Sugary drinks tied to obesity among preschoolers
• Children's Health • • Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • • Obesity • Aug 05 13

Sugary drinks tied to obesity among preschoolers

Five-year-olds who drink sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks or juices every day are more likely to be obese than those who have sugar-sweetened beverages less… Sugary drinks tied to obesity among preschoolers   

 
 

Easy Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Aug 04 13

Easy Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits

With the rise of eating-related issues like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, the need to improve the overall health of our country… Easy Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits   

 
 

Eating out may hurt work performance, study shows
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Aug 03 13

Eating out may hurt work performance

Eating lunch outside the office will relax you - but it may also hinder your job performance, according to new research.

Scientists at Humboldt… Eating out may hurt work performance, study shows   

 
 

Grape consumption associated with healthier eating patterns in US children and adults
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Aug 03 13

Grape consumption associated with healthier eating patterns in US children and adults

In a new observational study published in the Journal of Food Science, researchers looked at the association of grape consumption, in the non-alcoholic… Grape consumption associated with healthier eating patterns in US children and adults   

 
 

Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population
• Dieting • • Aging and Gerontology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 24 13

Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population

Disability is commonly defined as “difficulty or dependency in carrying out activities essential to independent living”. With the number of disabled people expected to… Physical inactivity, poor diet and smoking linked to disability in older population   

 
 

Athletes need to be careful to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass
• Dieting • • Obesity • Jul 23 13

Athletes need to be careful to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass

Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat high fiber, low-fat food balanced with their training regimen in order to maintain muscle while still… Athletes need to be careful to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass   

 
 

Eating fruits and vegetables tied to longer life
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Jul 12 13

Eating fruits and vegetables tied to longer life

Eating fewer than five servings of fruit and vegetables each day is linked with a higher chance of dying early, according to a large… Eating fruits and vegetables tied to longer life   

 
 

The cheapest way to diet? Drink at least a litre of WATER a day
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Jul 08 13

The cheapest way to diet

Forget expensive gym memberships or ‘miracle’ diet pills, researchers have found the cheapest way to lose weight is by simply drinking more water.

A… The cheapest way to diet? Drink at least a litre of WATER a day   

 
 

Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies: A New Approach to an Age-Old Problem
• Children's Health • • Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Jul 01 13

Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies

Every parent has a different strategy for trying to get his or her kid to eat more vegetables, from growing vegetables together as a… Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies: A New Approach to an Age-Old Problem   

 
 

After Midnight, Night Owls Gorge, Piling On The Calories
• Dieting • Jun 30 13

After Midnight, Night Owls Gorge, Piling On The Calories

Now we know what you’re doing when you’re staying up late. You’re eating 553 calories.

That’s the equivalent of a Big Mac, and also… After Midnight, Night Owls Gorge, Piling On The Calories   

 
 

Registered dietitians help critically ill children get necessary nutrition for recovery
• Children's Health • • Dieting • Jun 28 13

Registered dietitians help critically ill children get necessary nutrition for recovery

For the first time, researchers investigated enteral nutrition and caloric requirements (CR) among critically ill children in a new report published in the Journal… Registered dietitians help critically ill children get necessary nutrition for recovery   

 
 

Does adding exercise to a diet help heavy kids?
• Children's Health • • Dieting • Jun 20 13

Does adding exercise to a diet help heavy kids

Tacking regular exercise on to a diet program for obese kids and teens typically doesn’t help them lose any more weight, a new review… Does adding exercise to a diet help heavy kids?   

 
 

Dietary fructose causes liver damage in animal model, study finds
• Dieting • • Fat, Dietary • Jun 20 13

Dietary fructose causes liver damage in animal model

The role of dietary fructose in the development of obesity and fatty liver diseases remains controversial, with previous studies indicating that the problems resulted… Dietary fructose causes liver damage in animal model, study finds   

 
 

Parenting and home environment influence children’s exercise and eating habits
• Children's Health • • Dieting • Jun 19 13

Parenting and home environment influence children's exercise and eating habits

Kids whose moms encourage them to exercise and eat well, and model those healthy behaviors themselves, are more likely to be active and healthy… Parenting and home environment influence children’s exercise and eating habits   

 
 

Scientists find new tool to measure sugar consumption
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Jun 19 13

Scientists find new tool to measure sugar consumption

Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks identified a new tool that can dramatically improve the notoriously inaccurate surveys of what and how… Scientists find new tool to measure sugar consumption   

 
 
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