Feature Channels: Weight Loss

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Research shows that whole grain cereal with milk can be as effective as popular sports drinks for recovery after exercising.

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University of Saskatchewan graduate student has been selected as inaugural recipient of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship"”one of the most sought-after scholarships for graduate students.

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With fresh air and wide-open spaces, rural communities may seem like hotbeds for healthy living. Limited access to walking trails, bicycle-friendly streets and gyms tell another story. The Get it-Do it program to provide rural communities with $3,000 grants to improve community health and fitness.

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Practicing certain tongue and pharyngeal exercises may reduce symptoms of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research being published in the second issue for May of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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The strong preference kids with autism have for certain foods places them at risk for nutritional deficiencies because their diets lack sufficient variety, according to research from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center at this year's Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in Baltimore.

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As people become more educated, studies have demonstrated that they tend to choose foods that are lower in calories but higher in nutrients. They also pay more. In a study published in the May 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from the University of Washington compared the eating habits and food costs of a sample of 164 adults in the Seattle, Washington area.

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Harvard Obesity Researcher: High fructose corn syrup "misunderstood."

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The American Heart Association recommends five or more servings of vegetables and fruits per day to maintain optimal health. The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) says one easy and delicious way to get your daily five is with salads and salad dressings. Because of their versatility, salads and today's wide variety of dressings are a creative way to satisfy your body's healthy cravings.

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Researchers at Geisinger's Henry Hood Center for Health Research have been awarded a grant by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to put some fun into encouraging children and their parents to eat their fruits and veggies.

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Vegetables in the Brassica family -- such as broccoli, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts -- are inexpensive yet very nutritive, providing beneficial phytochemicals as well as vitamins, minerals and fiber, according to a report presented in the Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, a peer reviewed publication of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

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A 12-week, medical weight loss program at Gottlieb Center for Fitness in Melrose Park is unique in that a team of medical professionals works together to address every aspect of a person's wellness.

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While vegetarians tend to eat healthier diets and are less likely than non-vegetarians to be overweight or obese, they may be at increased risk for binge eating with loss of control, and former vegetarians may be at increased risk for extreme unhealthful weight-control behaviors, according to researchers at University of Minnesota, University of Texas and St. John's University.

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The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position on functional foods that says fortified, enriched or enhanced foods can benefit a person's health when consumed as part of a varied diet, encourages further research and urges continued efforts to educate the public on such foods.

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Octogenarian women were unable to increase muscle mass after a 3-month weight lifting program targeted at strengthening the thigh muscle. The results are surprising because previous studies have found resistance training capable of increasing muscle mass, even for people who are into their 70s. An increase in muscle size translates to an increase in strength.

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A former competitive cyclist who is now a professor of kinesiology and community health has found that caffeine reduces pain during exercise.

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For people with the genetic condition known as phenylketonuria (PKU), diet is a constant struggle. They can eat virtually no protein, and instead get their daily dose of this key macronutrient by drinking a bitter-tasting formula of amino acids. Yet drink it they must; deviating from this strict dietary regimen puts them at risk of developing permanent neurological damage.

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The first class of students matriculate in Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition and Science Policy's Master of Nutrition degree program based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates..

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It's up to you to adhere to your healthy eating mantra this spring. And salads are a deliciously versatile and affordable way to get your essential nutrients.

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Americans of all ages appear to be coming up short on super nutrient vitamin D, which not only works with calcium to keep bones strong, but some preliminary research suggests vitamin D may support a healthy immune system, heart health, normal blood pressure and healthy aging. Ongoing research continues to explore the potential connection between vitamin D and certain diseases, including some cancers. Experts available for interviews to offer tips to up vitamin D intake.

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How many genes play a role in the body's ability to adapt to exercise? Mark Olfert of the University of California and Claude Bouchard of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center will answer that question and provide insight into why some people adapt to exercise more easily than others at a symposium at the Experimental Biology Conference in New Orleans on April 20.

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When the usual exercise options get too routine, get off the treadmill and sign up for a community walk, run or bike ride.

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Two-day conference helps food professionals develop new products and learn what makes consumers tick.

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We should be eating more omega-3 fatty acids in food, not pills, but what if we don't like fish, can't prepare it well, afford it often, or all of the above? Food scientists are now developing economical, reliable ways to pack omega-3 fatty acids and other nutraceuticals into food via microgels.

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In an epidemiological study of men and post-menopausal women primarily over 60 years of age, regular moderate alcohol intake was associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD). Associations were strongest for beer and wine and, importantly, BMD was significantly lower in men drinking more than two servings of liquor per day.

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Folate is a water-soluble vitamin that helps make the genetic material in every cell, works with vitamin B12 to make red blood cells, assists in preventing neural tube defects "“ such as spina bifida in infants "“ and may help protect against heart disease.

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Surprising new study shows a correlation between certain aerobic exercises and low bone density shows young athletes aren't immune to osteoporosis.

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Results of the study "“ called Pounds Lost "“ published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, Bray worked in collaboration with researchers at Harvard University School of Public health and relied upon volunteers who enrolled for a two-year diet, activity and counseling program.

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The availability of healthy food choices and your quality of diet is associated with where you live, according to two studies conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers examined healthy food availability and diet quality among Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Md., residents and found that availability of healthy foods was associated with quality of diet and 46 percent of lower-income neighborhoods had a low availability of healthy foods.

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The nation's alarming consumption of salt is putting many Americans at increased risk of lethal heart disease and stroke, according to Roberta Ness, M.D., dean of The University of Texas School of Public Health. As the president of the American College of Epidemiology, Ness is part of a nationwide initiative to reduce salt levels in processed and restaurant foods.

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In 2006, a team of researchers set out to examine what sorts of walking programs and incentives might induce sedentary people over age 50 to put on their sneakers. They found that small cash payments might just provide that extra push.

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Diabetes and Heart Disease

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There's more to being a vegetarian than cutting meat from the menu. The February issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers suggestions for a well-balanced vegetarian diet -- and some reasons why it's worth considering.

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Don't blame aging alone for diminishing strength, flexibility and fitness. Inactivity and lifestyle choices are the more likely culprits, according to a Special Report on Lifelong Exercise, a supplement to the February issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.

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Did your daughter work up a sweat playing basketball in gym class today or did she spend half the class hanging out on the bleachers? Most likely, physical education is not even part of her daily schedule.

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Exercising to strengthen your quadriceps after knee replacement surgery can boost the function of your new knee to nearly that of a healthy adult your age. It's a simple thing, but such rehab isn't common practice.

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With many people trying to tighten their belts both physically and fiscally right now, Tennessee Tech University nutrition professor Cathy Hix-Cunningham offers 10 tips for selecting foods that are both healthy and economical.

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To fight an epidemic of obesity and its life-threatening complications in the Brownsville area, faculty and students at The University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus have come up with a strong weapon: a farmer's market loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Beware of unexplained and sudden weight loss, a Saint Louis University physician warns. It can signal a sickness.

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Patients with abnormal diastolic function (when the heart is relaxed and expanded) in the left ventricle of the heart have a substantially lower maximum capacity for exercise, according to a study in the January 21 issue of JAMA.

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Children in Niger who received a daily nutritional supplement for three months had a lower rate of weight loss and a reduced risk of wasting compared to children who did not receive the supplementation, according to a study in the January 21 issue of JAMA.

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What if free exercise classes were offered in public spaces such as parks, beaches and recreation centers? When a city government in Brazil tried such a program, it greatly increased physical activity among community members. A group of health researchers who studied the program believes it could also work in U.S. cities with warm climates.

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Tough economic times are causing many people to tighten the belt on personal finances. But trimming fat from the budget doesn't have to lead to an expanding waistline. Experts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offer the following free and low-cost strategies to help maintain good health as well as possibly reduce various cancer risks.

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Millions of people will flock to the gym to conquer their New Year's resolutions in the coming weeks all in an attempt to lose weight and improve their overall health. For most, achieving these goals in the least stressful way and in less time will be just as important. Becoming more knowledgeable about equipment and the applications which help achieve higher intensities is an important part of the equation.

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A Kansas State University researcher thinks games like Nintendo's Wii Fit can help promote physical rather than sedentary activities for people of all ages.

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Workplace programs that encourage employees to set exercise goals pay off, finds a new study that looked at physical activity levels of Home Depot employees. The proportion of employees who regularly participated in either moderate or vigorous physical activity rose from about 30 percent at the start of the study to about 50 percent by study's end.

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High-profile sporting events like the BCS national football championship this week in Miami, and the Olympic Games in China last summer, are enabling food products fortified with dried apple peel powder (DAPP) to be "field tested" on the world stage. AppleBoost energy snack tubes--organic applesauce fortified with apple peel powder in portable packaging--were shipped in this week by the Oklahoma Sooners as they prepare to take on the Florida Gators in the BCS title game January 8. Six thousand AppleBoost snack tubes were also provided to US Olympians for their flight to China last summer.

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Group exercise programs, treadmill training and horseback riding can be healthy choices for children with developmental disabilities, a new review of studies concludes. With these kinds of activities, children with disorders such as autism, mental retardation and cerebral palsy can improve their coordination and aerobic fitness.

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With a new year often comes a new resolution to eat better and make healthier choices. But as the economy continues to struggle, many parents are left wondering how to provide healthy food options while shopping on a budget. Although nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, are often more costly than less healthful options, there are ways families can pull the purse strings tighter without compromising on nutrition.

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Health and nutrition advice goes largely ignored by Americans, as evidenced by rising obesity and failing fitness across all age groups since the Eisenhower administration, so AppleBoost.com tasked top-flight registered dietitians Suzanne Dixon and Dave Ellis to "take the (kid) gloves off" and write No-Nonsense Nutrition recommendations to help folks better understand why we're failing so miserably. AppleBoost Products Inc. is proud to present 15 nutrition recommendations to help everyone get off to a healthier and happier start in 2009.

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Consumer research suggests the Nintendo Wii Fit video game console was among this year's most popular Christmas gifts, but could it also be a way to improve overall family fitness? A health and exercise science researcher is researching the possibility that the Nintendo Wii and other whole body movement game consoles could help families get more physical activity.