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Disruption Of Circadian Rhythms Affects Both Brain And Body, Mouse Study Finds
A new study has found that
chronic disruption of one of
the most basic circadian
(daily) rhythms -- the
day/night cycle -- leads to
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Alzheimer's Researchers Find High Protein Diet Shrinks Brain
One of the many reasons to
pick a low-calorie and
low-fat diet is that host of
epidemiological studies have
suggested that such a diet
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Study Shows How Substance In Grapes May Squeeze Out Diabetes
A naturally produced
molecule called resveratrol,
found in the skin of red
grapes, has been shown to
lower insulin levels in mice
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Eating Sweets Every Day In Childhood 'Increases Adult Aggression'
Children who eat sweets and
chocolates every day are
more likely to be violent as
adults, according to a new
study. Researchers found a
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'Health-at-every-size' Approach Is Effective: Health-centered Weight Control Method Shows Promise
November 5, 2009 — Most weight-control strategies emphasize energy-restricted diets and increased physical activity -- and most are not effective over the long term. In a study of a "weight-acceptance" intervention, ... > full story -
Maternal High-Fat Diet Has Serious Implications For Brain Development Of Offspring, Mouse Study Finds
October 27, 2009 — Feeding high-fat food to pregnant mice can affect their pups' brain development in ways that may cause them to be more vulnerable to obesity and to engage in addictive-like behaviors in adulthood, a ... > full story -
Junk Food Diet Causes Rats’ Brain Pleasure Centers To Become Progressively Less Responsive
October 27, 2009 — Brain pleasure centers became progressively less responsive in rats fed a diet of high-fat, high-calorie food, a new study has found. As the changes occurred, the rats developed compulsive overeating ... > full story -
Pinpointing When Rates Of Binge Eating Converge Across Races
October 25, 2009 — Existing research has shown that rates of binge eating are almost identical between white and African-American adult women. A new study finds that among college age women, rates are higher among ... > full story -
Low-Carb Diet Speeds Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury
October 22, 2009 — A diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates, known as the "ketogenic" diet, quickens recovery in paralyzed rats after spinal cord injury, according to new ... > full story -
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Physicians Have Less Respect For Obese Patients, Study Suggests
October 22, 2009 — Doctors have less respect for their obese patients than they do for patients of normal weight, a new study suggests. The findings raise questions about whether negative physician attitudes about ... > full story -
How Does Media Exposure Affect Self-esteem In Overweight And Underweight Women?
October 20, 2009 — Overweight women's self-esteem plummets when they view photographs of models of any size, according to a new study. And underweight women's esteem increases, regardless of models' ... > full story -
Physical Activity In Adolescence Associated With Decreased Risk Of Brain Cancer In Adulthood
October 7, 2009 — While little is known about the causes of glioma, researchers have found that this rare but often deadly form of brain cancer may be linked to early life physical activity and ... > full story -
Mediterranean Diet Associated With Reduced Risk Of Depression
October 6, 2009 — Individuals who follow the Mediterranean dietary pattern -- rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish -- appear less likely to develop depression, according to a new ... > full story -
Social Background Weighs Heavily On Teenage Diet
September 26, 2009 — Teenagers' attitudes to diet and weight are shaped by their social class, according to new research. Policymakers have long insisted on the importance of understanding young people's health and ... > full story
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