Tag: obesity

Childhood Obesity Starts in the Womb

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All expecting mothers have certain food cravings, and these cravings are, unfortunately, often for not-so-healthy snacks. While the occasional indulgence may be key to...

Which is Worse: Smoking or Obesity?

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Many people, women in particular, are afraid to give up smoking for fear of gaining weight. While quitting smoking is one of the best...

Top 5 Health Risks for Women Over 40

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Women are at an increased risk for certain health issues as they age, but that risk can be minimized by maintaining a healthy lifestyle...

Heart Palpitations and Obesity Linked to Allergy Meds: Try Essential Oils...

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Allergies can be a pain, but the side effects of many allergy medications can be much worse. Along with drowsiness, the most common side...

Big Food Manufacturers Back Weight Watchers: Should we be Worried?

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The Weight Watchers diet has over one million followers worldwide. Many people rely on its guidelines in their journeys towards weight loss. However, the...

5 Health Boosting Benefits of Beetroot Juice

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Classed as a powerful superfood by today's nutritional health experts, beetroots are commonly cooked or sliced thin for salads, are also easy to juice....

Wellness Programs a Win/Win for Employees and Employers

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Today, almost 90 percent of United States employers offer some form of wellness incentive to their employees, according to Fidelity Investments and the National...

Will Insurance Premiums Skyrocket Now that Obesity is a Disease?

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Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) met last week in Chicago and voted to consider obesity as a disease, despite opposition from the...

Study: Soda Linked to Increased Risk of Prostate and Pancreatic Cancers

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A 15-year Swedish study performed at Lund University has found that drinking just one soda per day could entail a 40 percent higher risk...

Do ‘Big Food’ Execs Eat Their Own Products? They Know Better

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What do executives at Kraft and Frito Lay have in common with many other heads of American Big Food companies? Many of them choose organic...