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Overcoming Hurricane Stress: Getting a Grip After Sandy Leaves Town
November 2, 2012 The upheaval brought about by a natural disaster the likes of Hurricane Sandy forces us to reorganize how we see the ... > full story -
When Considering Bariatric Surgery, Think About Bones
November 2, 2012 Bariatric surgery, which significantly curtails the amount of food a person can eat, is the most effective treatment against obesity and is being recognized as a potentially valuable tool in the ... > full story -
Racial Differences Exist in the Link Between Consumption of Meat and Breast Cancer Risk, Research Shows
November 1, 2012 In what is believed to be the first examination of African-American women and how their consumption of meat impacts their breast cancer risk, research shows that there is a difference when compared ... > full story -
Sleep Duration Affects Hunger Differently in Men and Women
October 31, 2012 A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that adults get could lead to reduced food intake, but the hormonal process differs between men and ... > full story -
Medical Schools Fall Short on Teaching Students About Obesity, Study Finds
October 31, 2012 It's no secret that obesity is a major problem in America. More than one-third of adults and one-sixth of children are obese and it is one of the leading causes of preventable death. The costs ... > full story -
Fat Molecule Ceramide May Factor in Muscle Loss in Older Adults
October 31, 2012 A small study of older and younger men suggests that a build-up of a fat molecule known as ceramide might play a leading role in muscle deterioration in older ... > full story -
Couple of Weekly Portions of Oily Fish Can Help Ward Off Stroke; But Fish Oil Supplements Don't Have the Same Effect, Study Finds
October 30, 2012 Eating at least two servings of oily fish a week is moderately but significantly associated with a reduced risk of stroke, finds a new ... > full story -
Flavor and Texture Alter How Full We Expect a Food to Makes Us Feel
October 30, 2012 Low calorie foods may help people lose weight but there is often a problem that people using them do not feel full. New research shows that subtle manipulations of texture and creamy flavor can ... > full story -
Mastering Weight-Maintenance Skills Before Embarking on Diet Helps Women Avoid Backsliding
October 30, 2012 A new study found that women who spent eight weeks mastering weight-maintenance skills before embarking on a weight-loss program shed the same number of pounds as women who started a weight-loss ... > full story -
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Children With Obesity Must Be Treated in Time
October 30, 2012 Behavioral treatment for inducing weight-loss can be very effective for severely obese children. However, the treatment to change dietary and exercise habits must be given in time, as it showed to ... > full story
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