Blame sedentary jobs for piling on fat
May 30th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 30 (IANS) The global obesity epidemic today may be linked to sedentary jobs, as they hardly involve any physical effort, says a study.
Only one-fifth of private jobs ... Read more...
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Cut your flab ‘while at office, outside and even when asleep’
April 24th, 2011 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 24 (ANI): Want to burn calories, but don't have time to exercise or hit the gym!No worries, here's your solution.A dietician has offered some surprising ways to burn more calories ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eating apples every day keep women’s cholesterol at bay
April 13th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 13 (ANI): An apple a day can really keep the doctor away - by reducing bad cholesterol levels in women, according to a new study.Apples are truly a miracle fruit ... Read more...
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McDonald’s new Favourites Combo has enough calories for a whole day
February 20th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 20 (ANI): McDonald's new Favourites Combo meal contains almost the entire daily recommended calorie and fat intake, say nutritionists.It contains 1623 calories and 68.5g of fat.Tania Ferraretto, a dietician for ... Read more...
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Hugh Jackman Goes On 6,000 Calorie Diet Each Day For Wolverine Role
February 4th, 2011 - 7:54 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Feb 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Australian star Hugh Jackman is doing all it takes to make sure that his upcoming installment of 'Wolverine' is nothing but the best. The handsome hunk ... Read more...
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How chefs can help combat obesity by creating reduced-calorie meals
November 6th, 2010 - 3:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): According to Penn State researchers, restaurants can help tackle the obesity epidemic by creating reduced-calorie meals.In the survey, 72 percent of the 432 respondents said they could trim ... Read more...
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Anthony Hopkins and wife lose weight
September 23rd, 2010 - 12:07 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 22, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):It has been reported that acclaimed actor Sir Anthony Hopkins has lost a total of five stones in weight on a harsh diet.He is 73 now and ... Read more...
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Salma Hayek Perpetrates Juice Cleanses To Remain In Shape And Be Gorgeous
July 25th, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 25, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Actress Salma Hayek happens to be a 43-year-old Mexican female, who is broadly thought to possess one of the most attractive and voluptuous bodies in ... Read more...
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Study links Preschoolers’ cavities and overweight
June 23rd, 2010 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 23 (IANS) Preschool children with tooth decay are more likely to be overweight and consume excess of calories than the general population, says a study.
"Poor eating habits may play ... Read more...
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Possible link between preschoolers’ cavities and excess body fat
June 23rd, 2010 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 23 (ANI): A new study has indicated that there may be a possible link between dental problems and increasing obesity amongst children."Dental decay is the most common chronic disease of ... Read more...
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Serious about gyming? Read Arnold Schwarzenegger, says Aamir
May 17th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who sported an eight-pack look for his blockbuster film "Ghajini", has a suggestion for those wanting to go for body-building -- read ... Read more...
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Fast food menus with calorie info lead to lower calorie intake
January 25th, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Fast food menus with calorie information have been found to reduce calorie intake by children, say researchers.Led by researcher Dr Pooja S. Tandon, from Seattle Children's Research Institute, ... Read more...
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Watch less TV and burn more calories!
December 15th, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 15 (ANI): Lessening the time spent in front on television can help burn calories, according to a new study.As per the background information of the study, an average adult watches ... Read more...
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Young women exercise less than young men: Study
August 23rd, 2009 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Ann Arbor (Michigan), Aug 23 (IANS) Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young ... Read more...
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Young women exercise less than male counterparts: Study
August 22nd, 2009 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 22 (ANI): A new study by University of Michigan researchers has shown that young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young men, despite mounting public health concerns about ... Read more...
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Replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with water may curb childhood obesity
April 7th, 2009 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
Washington, April 7 (ANI): Children and adolescents can be prevented from consuming an average of 235 excess calories per day by replacing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with water, according to a ... Read more...
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Red meat ”ups death risk, while white lowers it”
March 24th, 2009 - 11:40 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 24 (ANI): People who eat red meat and processed meat have a higher risk of dying from cancer or heart disease, says a new study.
However, according to a report ... Read more...
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Fatty liver disease medication found ineffective in randomised trial
January 14th, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 14 (ANI): A commonly prescribed inhibitor of fat absorption called orlistat neither helps patients with fatty liver disease (FLD) lose weight nor improve their liver enzymes or insulin resistance, ... Read more...
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Exercise may not be key to weight loss
January 7th, 2009 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Contrary to the common belief, physical activity may not be as important for weight loss as is diet, says a new study.
For the study, researchers from Loyola ... Read more...
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What do our Bollywood body beautifuls eat?
November 21st, 2008 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Avoid fried food and carbs, don't miss your workout and don't deprive yourself. Just some of the suggestions by Bollywood's svelte and superfit stars who tell all about ... Read more...
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Calorie restricted diet doesnt cause bone loss in overweight adults
September 23rd, 2008 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): A calorie-restricted diet does not appear to induce bone loss in young, overweight adults, according to a report in the September 22 issue of Archives of Internal ... Read more...
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The fountain of youth may lie in a low-calorie diet
July 3rd, 2008 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 3 (ANI): Want to know the mantra for slowing down the aging process and living longer? Well, then here it is: cut back on those calories, thats what a ... Read more...
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Obese people are ‘genetically programmed to eat more’
June 20th, 2008 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 20 (ANI): Its not the greed that makes obese people eat more than others, but a genetic flaw that drives them to consume almost 300 calories per day, a ... Read more...
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Sugar-sweetened beverages large part of US kids, teens’ diets
June 3rd, 2008 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has shown that kids and teens in the U.S. are now getting more of ... Read more...
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Obese people consume 18% more food energy than leaner counterparts
May 16th, 2008 - 1:44 pm ICT by admin
London, May 16 (ANI): Researchers from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have revealed that obese people consume 18 percent more food energy than their leaner counterparts.For the study, Phil ... Read more...
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Half of Pakistan population at the risk of food insecurity, warns WFP
April 5th, 2008 - 2:32 pm ICT by admin
Islamabad, Apr 5 (ANI): The World Food Programme (WFP) has cautioned that nearly half of Pakistans 160 million population was at the risk of food insecurity due to a surge in ... Read more...
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Fruit drinks, alcohol contribute to adult obesity
November 20th, 2007 - 6:34 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov20: A recent study at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health researchers has revealed that its not just sugary sodas that are adding to the adult ... Read more...
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Vacuuming and mopping can help you burn 50,000 calories a year
November 14th, 2007 - 8:32 am ICT by admin
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Restricting calories early in life may keep you physically fit in your 70s
November 14th, 2007 - 2:48 am ICT by admin
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Most teenage girls ‘eat too little’
November 14th, 2007 - 1:49 am ICT by admin
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