Invoking Batman name promotes healthy eating
July 23rd, 2012 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Invoking super heroes such as Batman or Superman could help parents get their children to eat healthy, says a study.Just as Popeye inspired a generation to ... Read more...
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‘Junk food firm, slimming group’ tie-ups ‘cashing in on obesity epidemic’
January 16th, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 16 (ANI): Health experts have slammed partnerships between Nestle and Jenny Craig, McDonald's and Weight Watchers, and Domino's Pizza and the weight-loss show 'The Biggest Loser' for trying to make ... Read more...
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Healthy lifestyle has biggest impact on cardiovascular health
November 16th, 2010 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Two large studies from Northwestern Medicine have confirmed that a healthy lifestyle has the biggest impact on cardiovascular health."Health behaviors can trump a lot of your genetics," ... Read more...
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Healthy Low Calorie Snacks for Weight Loss
October 16th, 2010 - 1:32 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The best snacks for those who are trying to lose weight are those which are high in nutrients, and yet low in calories. Whole and unprocessed foods are ... Read more...
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Now, a mobile video game to train you to choose healthier diet
October 13th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): A candidate from Georgia Tech College of Computing has shown that playing health-related video games on a mobile device can help adults learn to live more healthfully by ... Read more...
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A fifth of sexually active Brit girls get pregnant at least once before 18
July 23rd, 2010 - 6:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 23 (ANI): A survey has shown that almost one fifth of sexually active girls in Britain have been pregnant at least once by the age of 18.The Department for Education ... Read more...
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Fifth of Britain’s sexually active girls get pregnant
July 23rd, 2010 - 12:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) Nearly a fifth of sexually active girls in Britain get pregnant at least once before they turn 18, a survey has revealed.
A poll conducted among thousands of 18-year-olds ... Read more...
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Brit hospitals to ban sugar in patients’ tea
June 28th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 28 (ANI): Hospitals in the UK will ban sugar in the tea of patients, amid fears that it is a risk to health.National Health Services officials have been ordered to ... Read more...
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Some kinds of excitement lead to unhealthy choices
June 22nd, 2010 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 22 (IANS) You might want to avoid shopping for food right after a heavy workout or drinking after an intense day of high-powered negotiations if you want to avoid ... Read more...
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Ten tips to being a better dad
June 19th, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 19 (ANI): As Father's Day hits its centennial Sunday, June 20, an American professor is offering men 10 valuable tips to become better dads.Professor Geoffrey Greif, of the University of ... Read more...
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Weight Watchers brand McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets ‘healthy’
March 4th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 4 (ANI): World's largest fast food chain McDonald's has signed a deal with Weight Watchers to brand some of its meals as "healthy options".Now three of McDonald's meals, including Chicken ... Read more...
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Reducing sodium intake key to improving public health
September 15th, 2009 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 15 (ANI): A Canadian study has stressed that reducing sodium intake should be a major public health priority for governments and nongovernmental organizations to improve population health.While higher blood pressure ... Read more...
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Brits drinking more ‘by stealth’ - thanks to stronger booze
August 27th, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 27 (ANI): People are taking in more booze "by stealth", thanks to stronger drinks that are on sale, according to an analysis of consumption in the UK.Researchers Mintel, who headed ... Read more...
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Presence of healthy food can lead to unhealthy choices
April 21st, 2009 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): A new study has shown that even in the presence of healthy food people are likely to opt for unhealthy choices.According to authors Keith Wilcox (City University of ... Read more...
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Candy’’s sinful pleasures to be revealed in bold print
October 17th, 2008 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 17 (ANI): The mere sight of a chocolate bar is more than enough to make you forget about the weeklong diet program and run towards it. However, in order ... Read more...
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Four drinks a day boosts cancer risks
May 8th, 2008 - 1:11 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, May 8 (ANI): Drinking just four standard alcoholic drinks a day significantly increases a man's chances of developing breast, bowel, throat and mouth cancer, a new study has found.A report ... Read more...
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