Diet & Nutrition

Missing Health Problems in Obese Children

Obesity isn’t just becoming more prevalent among adults. Over the last several decades, childhood obesity has likewise increased significantly. Making matters even worse is that many obese children are not scanned for related health issues. Testing Time This was ,,,

172, Childrens Health, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness

How Stress Leads to Weight Gain

It’s no secret that Americans have to deal with a lot of stress. A survey from The American Institute of Stress found that a third of respondents had experienced extreme stressful feelings at some point or another. Unfortunately, all ,,,

159, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Men's Health, Mental Health & Well Being, Women's Health

Six Foods for a Better Mood

Bananas: In terms of nutritional value, bananas get a lot of praise for their potassium content. Aside from potassium, bananas are also a good source of tryptophan, a chemical which helps the brain stay at an even keel. In ,,,

171, Diet & Nutrition, Men's Health, Mental Health & Well Being, Women's Health

The Cost (in Years) of Obesity

There’s a number of habits and health conditions that are well known to raise mortality risk, such as smoking, cancer and a lack of physical activity. But according to at least one study, obesity could prove more harmful to ,,,

172, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, Women's Health

How Weight Gain Harms Your Lungs

Carrying around extra weight is one of the most potentially harmful things to your health. Those who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and other serious health issues. Another potential ,,,

159, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, Women's Health

How Sugar Harms the Body’s Organs

There’s no way to deny it – the United States has a major sweet tooth. Consider that Americans are estimated to consume 17 teaspoons of sugar each day. Aside from making your waistline thicker, all that sugar can prove ,,,

151, Childrens Health, Diet & Nutrition, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, Women's Health

The Not-so-Sweet Side of (Added) Sugar

Who doesn’t like sugar? Whether in coffee, cookies or in soda, it’s no secret that Americans love sugary products. Unfortunately, all that sugar might wind up leaving you in a sour mode. Subtraction by Addition? You’ve probably heard the ,,,

152, Diet & Nutrition, Men's Health, Mental Health & Well Being, Women's Health

Diet, Lifestyle and Alzheimer’s

The number of American’s living with Alzheimer’s continues to increase; over 6 million Americans currently have this condition, a figure that’s expected to more than double by mid-century. According to a new study, the growth of Alzheimer’s cases could ,,,

155, Diet & Nutrition, Medical Conditions, Men's Health, Women's Health

Tips for Aging Gracefully

Stock Up on Whole Foods: What are whole foods, you ask? A simple answer is that they are food products that have either not undergone processing, or have only been processed minimally. Some popular whole foods you can find ,,,

158, Aging, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Men's Health, Women's Health

How A Lack of Sleep Might Spur Your Appetite

As anyone who has pulled an all-nighter can attest, it’s never a good idea to try to function on a lack of sleep. Aside from making you feel drowsy all day, poor sleeping habits may also cause you to ,,,

151, Diet & Nutrition, The Human Body

Diet & Nutrition

Missing Health Problems in Obese Children

How Stress Leads to Weight Gain

Six Foods for a Better Mood

The Cost (in Years) of Obesity

How Weight Gain Harms Your Lungs

How Sugar Harms the Body’s Organs

The Not-so-Sweet Side of (Added) Sugar

Diet, Lifestyle and Alzheimer’s

Tips for Aging Gracefully

How A Lack of Sleep Might Spur Your Appetite

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