Tuesday, November 24, 2009

diet and nutrition

Health Tip: The Skinny on Carbohydrates

What you need and how to get it more >>

Health Buzz: Infectious Disease Group Blames 'Antivaccination Movement' for H1N1 Shot Fears and Other Health News

Holiday healthful eating tips from a mindless munching expert; doctor-patient choice and health reform more >>

Go Healthy, Not Hungry for Holiday Eating

Planning ahead can help keep eating under control, expert says more >>

Holiday Healthy Eating Tips From the King of Mindless Munching

An expert on how we fool ourselves when it comes to food offers ideas on how to get through the season. more >>

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables more >>

Kids’ Fitness Training Programs: 6 Tips for Picking a Good One

Many kids are out of shape; here’s what to look for in the programs that aim to change that. more >>

Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health

Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem more >>

Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation

Baked or boiled beats fried or dried for heart health, researchers say more >>

Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk

Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21% more >>

Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3

Oil from engineered beans might help reduce heart attacks, researchers say more >>

Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S.

Experts unsure if growth stems from more awareness or actual increase in numbers more >>

Tapping Into Curry's Health Benefits

Curcumin capsules might boost body's ability to absorb potent antioxidant more >>

Health Tip: Signs That You Might Be Malnourished

And that you should see a doctor more >>

Study Links Yo-Yo Dieting to Addiction

Rats fed sugary chow suffered withdrawal when regular meals returned more >>

Chocolate Soothes the Stressed-Out Soul

Study found eating dark version lowered levels of stress hormones more >>

Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier

Heart health could also benefit from this plan, researchers find more >>

Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat

Study in mice suggests link between intestinal microbes, diet and obesity more >>

Mike Huckabee Has a New Diet: Protein Shakes

The potential 2012 presidential candidate says he's gained weight, but it won't be around for long. more >>

To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best

Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss more >>

Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right

Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study more >>

Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer

Small study reports evidence of cancer-fighting properties more >>

Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness

The result is overeating, research shows more >>

Health Buzz: Findings by 'Consumer Reports' on BPA Criticized and Other Health News

7 swine flu facts you should know now; building a diet that lowers inflammation more >>

Folate Levels in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Offspring

Prenatal nutrition seems to affect child's nervous system, brain growth, researchers say more >>

Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms

But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say more >>

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