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Young Adults' Beliefs About Their Health Clash With Risky Behaviors
May 2, 2011 — Nine out of 10 Americans between ages 18-24 believe they're living healthy lifestyles -- yet most eat too much fast food, drink too many alcoholic and sugar-sweetened beverages and engage in other ... > full story -
Living With a Smoker May Raise Blood Pressure in Boys
May 1, 2011 — Exposure to secondhand smoke, even at extremely low levels, is associated with increased blood pressure in ... > full story -
Children Held Captive in Smoky Vehicles
May 1, 2011 — It is absolutely unacceptable to subject children to any tobacco smoke exposure in cars, according to ... > full story -
Canada Faces Obesity Epidemic, Legislative Changes Are Vital
April 26, 2011 — With the increase in numbers of overweight children and young adults, Canada and other developed countries are facing an obesity epidemic and legislative approaches are required to address this ... > full story -
Flame Retardants at High Levels in Pet Dogs, Study Finds
April 26, 2011 — Scientists have found chemical flame retardants in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations five to 10 times higher than in humans, but lower than levels found in a previous study of ... > full story -
When a Salad Is Not a Salad: Why Are Dieters Easily Misled by Food Names?
April 19, 2011 — Dieters are so involved with trying to eat virtuously that they are more likely than non-dieters to choose unhealthy foods that are labeled as healthy, according to a new study. It seems dieter focus ... > full story -
Dietary, Lifestyle Changes Can Significantly Reduce Triglycerides
April 18, 2011 — Diet and lifestyle changes that include substituting healthy fats for unhealthy saturated and trans fats, engaging in regular physical activity and losing excess weight can reduce triglycerides -- a ... > full story -
Can Nudging Help Fight the Obesity Epidemic? UK Experts Debate
April 15, 2011 — With obesity rates soaring, the UK government has been promoting nudge -- a strategy that does not tell people how to live but encourages them to make healthy choices in respect of diet and exercise. ... > full story -
Stroke Survival Among Seniors Better in Sociable Neighborhoods
April 14, 2011 — Seniors living in closely-knit, supportive neighborhoods have significantly better stroke survival rates than others, regardless of other health or socioeconomic factors. For each single point ... > full story -
Diet Plus Exercise Is More Effective for Weight Loss Than Either Method Alone
April 14, 2011 — When it comes to losing weight and body fat, diet and exercise are most effective when done together as compared to either strategy alone, according to new ... > full story
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