Mediterranean Diet Tops List of ‘Livable’ Diets
We've all seen ads for miracle diets that promise to help us shed weight in days, weeks, or months. But what happens next? Continue reading →
View ArticleModerate drinking a risk for those with heart disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People with heart disease who drink, even moderately, may have a slightly increased risk of … Continue reading →
View ArticleAddiction a Risk After Weight Loss Surgery
People who undergo weight loss surgery may be at risk of addictive behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse and cigarette smoking. Continue reading →
View ArticleBaseball pitch counts don’t predict injuries: study
It's impossible to watch a Major League Baseball game nowadays - for example, the World Series now underway - without hearing about how many pitches a player has thrown. Continue reading →
View ArticleSlimmer future for heavy kids who get help early
Weight-loss programs can help even very young children slim down, and it appears that acting early may improve the odds of success, according to a pair of new studies. Continue reading →
View ArticleA Diet That Asks You Not to Lose Weight (at First)
Perhaps the best time to learn how to avoid regaining lost pounds is before you shed a single one, according to a new study. Continue reading →
View ArticleHigh-protein diet may help some people shed pounds
Dieters who eat meals and snacks high in protein might lose a bit more weight than those who get less protein and more carbohydrates - all other things being equal, a new analysis of past studies...
View ArticleTabata called a fat-burning ‘miracle’
Devotees use such adjectives as "brutal," "hard-core," "nauseating" and "tortuous" to describe Tabata, which is a hot trend these days at many health clubs and gyms. On the other hand, they also call...
View ArticleEnergy-drinking troops experience sleepiness on the job
U.S. service members in Afghanistan battle zones who consumed three or more caffeine-charged energy drinks a day were prone to sleepiness and dozing off while on guard duty, according to a report....
View ArticleProtective eye gear cuts field hockey injuries
Fewer high school field hockey players get head and face injuries when they're required to don protective eyewear, according to a new comparison of states with and without those policies in effect....
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