New study suggests children who get short lunch breaks of less than 20 minutes in schools indulge in unhealthy eating habits as they rarely finish their meals in time. The Harvard T.H….
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Want to reduce weight? Low-fat diet more effective than low-carb food
Low-carb diet is probably one of the most opted for strategy when it comes to losing weight, but researchers have found through a new study that low-fat diet is more effective and…
Survey: Foodies weigh less and may be are healthier
A new nationwide survey in the US involving over 500 women has found that adventurous eaters, also referred to as “foodies” by many weigh less and may be are healthier than their…
Diet that mimics fasting benefits a lot; helps slow aging, cuts belly fat
Researchers have established that adhering to a diet that mimics fasting has a range of health benefits including slowing down of the aging process, reduction in belly fat, improved learning and memory…
Skipping meals? You may end up with a fat belly warn researchers
People skip meals intentionally as well as unintentionally. There is a piece of research that will garner attention from those skipping meals intentionally as it shows that skipping meals sets off a…
Diet of eating companions influences one’s food consumption, study says
The answer to how much to eat doesn’t necessarily rely on how hungry you are, at least according to this research as the latest study shows that diet of eating companions plays…
Atkins diet doesn’t help you lose weight, but leads to weight gain in long run: Study
Atkins diet is one of the most followed diet regime by those who are looking to reduce their carbohydrate consumption and increase protein intake to get in shape and shed some kilos…
Sugary drinks blamed for obesity; experts call for an end to celebrity endorsements
Experts have suggested that excess intake of sugar and carbs through sugary drinks and junk food is the prime reason for the increasing number of obese people and that physical inactivity is…
Experts blame sugar, carbs for surge in obesity
In an editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, experts have blamed intake of excess sugar and carbs for the obesity epidemic across the globe rather than physical inactivity. Experts say…
Diet choices involving protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods impact weight-gain
Researchers have established through a new study that people who make small, consistent changes to their diet based on the types of protein- and carbohydrate-rich foods they consume are better off controlling…
Fibre supplement said to help in weight control
Researchers have shown that fibre supplement could help in better weight control even for those who are on a high-fat and high-sugar diet and this research could help scientists better under the…
Eggs said to reduce risk of type-2 diabetes
Researchers at University of Eastern Finland have established that consumption of eggs reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes and men who ate approximately four eggs per week had a 37 per cent…
Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by half; is less polluting
Mediterranean diet has been at the centre of multiple studies lately and according to findings of two recent studies, this category of food is not only good for health, it is also…
Mediterranean diet is healthy, less of a pollutant: Study
A new study involving the University Hospital Complex of Huelva, Jaume I University of Castellon and the University of Huelva as found that not only is Mediterranean diet healthy, but is also…
Fend off dementia with lifestyle changes, new research says
Dementia risks can be reduced considerably by lifestyle changes centered around diet, exercise and cognitive training, a new research has concluded. Carried out by researchers in Finland and Sweden, the clinical trial…