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Physical activity can offset obesity-related gene effect

September 9th, 2008 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 9 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has revealed that high levels of physical activity can help to counteract a gene ...

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Playing video games develops mental, surgical dexterity

August 18th, 2008 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Aug 18 (IANS) Certain video games can enhance gamers' dexterity as well as their ability to solve problems - attributes that are known to serve both students and surgeons well, according ...

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Clumsy kids more likely to be obese adults

August 13th, 2008 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Aug 13 (ANI): A new study has suggested that poor physical control and coordination in childhood are linked to an increased risk of obesity in later life. The findings are based ...

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Parents can teach kids to eat fruits, vegetables

August 12th, 2008 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Researchers are studying ways of getting pre-schoolers to eat more fruits and vegetables and combat increasing problem of childhood obesity. According to Washington University researchers, a beginning can ...

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Soon, brain tricking healthier foods that taste better

August 10th, 2008 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Aug 10 (ANI): Cakes, burgers and pizzas might be shooting cholesterol levels but their minus points are ignored in favour of tastes. Now, a group of scientists have come up ...

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Living in walkable neighbourhoods may help you stay in shape

July 30th, 2008 - 4:05 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 30 (ANI): People are less likely to be obese if they live in neighbourhoods that favour walking, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at the University ...

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People in walker-friendly neighbourhoods more fit

July 29th, 2008 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, July 29 (IANS) People are less likely to be obese if they live in neighbourhoods that favour walking. A recent study found that pre-1950 neighbourhoods tended to favour walking, designed with ...

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Normal sleep, healthy ageing linked: Study

June 12th, 2008 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Normal sleep and healthy ageing are related, according to a study based on an analysis of the sleeping patterns of 2,226 women of over 60 years. The study, ...

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Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy have overweight kids

June 10th, 2008 - 12:38 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, June 10 (ANI): Researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that children of women who gain more than the recommended ...

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DNA variants help pile fat on fat

May 5th, 2008 - 3:21 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 5 (IANS) New genetic variants could trigger fat mass, weight and risk of obesity, a study of 90,000 people conducted jointly by 77 global institutions has said. For example, rare ...

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Not enough sleep linked to increased obesity risk globally (Re-Issue)

May 4th, 2008 - 3:57 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 4 (ANI): No matter which part of the world you live in, if you dont get enough of sleep, theres a fair chance you are going to put on ...

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Not enough sleep linked to increased obesity risk globally

May 2nd, 2008 - 2:14 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 2 (ANI): No matter which part of the world you live in, if you dont get enough of sleep, theres a fair chance you are going to put on ...

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Girls participation in sports not active enough, despite record high

April 14th, 2008 - 6:20 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A report released by the University of Minnesota has revealed that though the number of girls participating in sports have hit a record high, still there are ...

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Girls’ interest in physical activities declining

April 14th, 2008 - 3:38 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Girls are taking to organised sports in a big way, but their participation in physical activities outside this area is declining. A study has found that poverty limits ...

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Oz parents putting too much food on kids plates

March 10th, 2008 - 6:17 pm ICT by admin -
Melbourne, Mar 10 (ANI): Anxious to ensure that their children get enough nutrition to stay healthy, parents are putting their children at the risk of obesity by putting too much food on ...

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Cutting down salt intake may lower soft drink consumption in kids

February 21st, 2008 - 1:05 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): A new study at St. Georges University of London, England has found that by reducing the salt intake of children, it may be possible to lower their consumption ...

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Diets that could make kids die a decade younger than their parents

December 30th, 2007 - 5:36 pm ICT by admin -
London, Dec 30 (ANI): A countrywide survey on the lifestyles of children aged between 10 and 14, has revealed that kids are eating too much junk food and too few vegetables, prompting ...

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Lack of sleep raises obesity risk in patients with chronic medical problems

December 17th, 2007 - 1:47 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Dec 17 (ANI): A new study has revealed that short sleep times in patients with chronic medical diagnoses increases the risk of obesity. Researchers surveyed 200 patients attending internal medicine clinics ...

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Short sleep times in patients with chronic medical diagnoses increases obesity risk

December 16th, 2007 - 6:08 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that short sleep times in patients with chronic medical diagnoses increases the risk of obesity. The researchers surveyed 200 patients attending internal medicine ...

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Obesity gene may alter DNA in the brain region that controls food intake

November 14th, 2007 - 10:21 am ICT by admin -

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New study sheds light on link between genetics and obesity

November 14th, 2007 - 10:19 am ICT by admin -

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Two hours of daily TV viewing doubles kids’ obesity risk

November 14th, 2007 - 3:05 am ICT by admin -

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Kids with Down syndrome more likely to have higher levels of obesity-related hormone

November 14th, 2007 - 2:55 am ICT by admin -

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Obesity epidemic among Australian children grossly overstated: Study

November 14th, 2007 - 2:40 am ICT by admin -

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Overweight kids show early signs of heart disease

November 14th, 2007 - 2:27 am ICT by admin -

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