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04/21/2020
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By Cassie B.
Simple exercise may protect you from a deadly coronavirus complication
Many places around the world remain in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, but some areas are making some exceptions for physical activity. That’s a decision that could end up saving people’s lives as a researcher from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has shown the important role exercise may play in staving off a […]
01/24/2020
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By Cassie B.
Patients of weight loss surgery are at triple the death risk from substance use, study says
Some people who struggle to lose weight turn to gastric bypass surgery in hopes of quick and lasting results. While this operation can make a difference for some patients initially, it could lead to a host of problems in the long term – and one surprising one is a higher risk of death due to […]
10/22/2019
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By Cassie B.
Understand your gut for better health: How does your microbiota influence food cravings?
Which foods do you find yourself craving the most? Are you the type of person who can’t walk past a box of donuts without losing control, or are potato chips your weakness? Perhaps you‘re constantly seeking out something cheesy? No matter what you’re craving, that voice pushing you toward certain foods might not be coming […]
10/18/2019
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By Cassie B.
Keeping a healthy mind ensures a healthy body – and vice versa
We are constantly learning more about just how strong the connection between the brain and the body is, and although we tend to think of exercise as leading to improved mental health, it appears the reverse is also true. Finnish researchers have found that people whose mental well-being is high at age 42 are more […]
10/09/2019
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By Cassie B.
Study: Despite having “the munchies,” marijuana use is linked to a lower risk of becoming obese or overweight
Using marijuana might make you hungrier, but that does not mean that people can expect to gain weight from it. In fact, one study shows quite the opposite: Despite having “the munchies,” those who use cannabis actually tend to weigh less and have a lower likelihood of being obese than those who don’t use the […]
07/23/2019
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By Cassie B.
Fight or flight: Why stress makes you crave carbs
When you’ve had a bad day, how often do you reward yourself with something chocolatey or a big bag of chips? It might sound like a rom-com cliché, but the urge for carbs can be quite strong when we’re under stress – and there’s a perfectly good scientific explanation for these cravings. According to brain […]
07/13/2019
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By Cassie B.
The sour truth about artificial sweeteners: Research proves they make you gain weight, not lose it
A lot of people think that sugar-free treats are a healthy way to enjoy sweet foods, eating them with abandon because they don’t think they’ll gain weight on account of the fewer calories. This could prove to be a very costly mistake, however, as research shows that artificial sweeteners actually cause people to put on […]
07/04/2019
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By Cassie B.
An unhealthy weight can affect your body’s ability to use vitamin D
People who are overweight have a lot to worry about, from the way their clothes fit to their higher risk of health problems. Now researchers have added yet another motivation to shed some pounds as they’ve discovered that the effects of obesity on the liver can hurt overweight people’s ability to use vitamin D. Research […]
06/26/2019
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By Cassie B.
How does a high-fat diet affect gut health?
High-fat diets like the keto diet are currently enjoying a surge in popularity, and it’s certainly true that fats aren’t quite as bad as they’ve been made out to be. In fact, healthy fats are quite good for you. However, a new study shows that overdoing fatty foods could have a negative impact on your […]
06/24/2019
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By Cassie B.
Snacks with health benefits that support your weight loss goals
If you’ve been trying to lose weight, you might be steering clear of all snacks. While that may seem like good advice on the surface – after all, most snacks are full of artificial ingredients and packed with simple carbohydrates, saturated fats and calories – the truth is that you could be setting yourself up […]
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