• The Most Obese States in the US Are…
  
  America is in the grips of an obesity epidemic.According to reports, nearly 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese and the number continues to rise, putting more and more people at risk to related health risks such as heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.Obesity is also a...
• How to Add Workouts Into Your Daily Routine
  
  Weekly fitness guidelines can seem like a laundry list of to-do's that you just can't get done -- 30 minutes of cardio at least five days, resistance training two or three days, and at least two flexibility sessions ... each and every week.
• Weight Gain Tied to Heart Risk in NFL Players
  
  Former U.S. National Football League (NFL) athletes who bulked up before and during their professional careers have an increased risk of heart disease and other health problems compared with other players, researchers say.
• AHA: It Takes More Than a Bribe to Get Some People to Exercise
  
  Getting people to exercise isn't as easy as dangling money in front of them like a carrot in front of a hungry horse. It turns out it's better to show them the money, and then threaten to take it away.
• Too Much Exercise Not Good for Your Mental Health
  
  More exercise wasn't always better for psychological wellbeing, with people who exercise every day reporting lower levels of mental health.
• Wait Times for Obesity Surgery Are Growing
  
  People who want to have weight-loss surgery are facing much longer wait times now than a decade ago, a new study finds.
• Science-Based Diet Tips That Really Work
  
  There's no shortage of good diet advice, but the following tips have scientific research to support them.
• Study: Half of Americans Trying to Lose Weight
  
  Half of the adults in the United States are trying to lose weight, according to a study published Thursday, with more women than men seeking to shed a few pounds.
• Lower Your Blood Sugar & Lose Weight With These Food Swaps
  
  Diabetes is at epidemic proportions in this country, and experts place a lot of blame on the food we choose to eat. But making a few small adjustments in your diet can have a big effect on your blood sugar, as well as your weight, experts note.
• Brain Hard-Wired to Love Sugary, Fatty Foods
  
  Fast food and processed foods trigger deep-seated instincts in the human brain that likely promote overeating, a new study suggests. These modern foods, high in both fat and carbohydrates, produce a higher "reward" signal than foods containing either mostly fat or mostly...
• Strength Training Tied to Less Depression
  
  People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting and strength training may experience fewer depression symptoms, a research review suggests. The study team analyzed data from 33 clinical trials that randomly assigned a total of 947 adults to participate in resistance...
• Physical Fitness Linked to Slower Brain Aging
  
  Keeping physically fit and having more flexible arteries may be keys to slower brain aging, says a study from Australia's Swinburne's Center for Human Psychopharmacology. "Exactly why this occurs is unclear, but research indicates that exercise and physical fitness are...
• Coffee Protects Against Serious Liver Ailments
  
  More good news for coffee lovers: Having three or more cups of "joe" each day may help ward off serious liver ailments, new research suggests. The 26-year study of more than 14,000 Americans couldn't prove cause and effect. However, participants who drank three-plus cups of...
• A 'Flexitarian' Diet Can Boost Your Health
  
  Kicking off World Meat Free Week is World Meat Free Day, which aims to raise awareness of how going meat-free could improve both the planet and our own health. As the evidence grows that a plant-based diet brings benefits all-round, many people are currently switching to a...
• Your Workplace May Be Making You Fat
  
  The dilemma is all too familiar: It's Monday morning, you walk into your office and see that someone has left a big box of donuts in the break room. Then, your co-worker tells you there will be cake later for yet another birthday celebration. One thing's for sure. You're not...
• Go Vegan to Jumpstart Weight Loss
  
  Vegan diets are hard for many people to stick with long-term, but studies show that this way of eating can translate to weight loss. Vegan is the strictest type of vegetarian diet -- you choose only foods from plant sources, such as vegetables, fruits and grains, and avoid...
• Insomnia Linked to Junk Food and Nighttime Snacking
  
  New US research has found that a lack of sleep may increase the risk of obesity and diabetes by increasing cravings for junk food and nighttime snacks.Carried out by researchers at the University of Arizona, the study looked at responses taken from a nationwide, phone-based...
• High-Calorie Foods You Should Include in Your Diet
  
  Not every food you eat has to be low-calorie when you want to lose weight.There are many nutritious and tasty foods that can help you feel satisfied, rather than deprived, and that's important when you're facing calorie restrictions day in and day out. The key to including...
• Your Food Cravings Reveal the Nutrients Your Body Needs
  
  Craving potato chips or a piece of chocolate candy? A craving, even if you know the food you're longing for isn't good for you, can be a signal that your body is craving a particular nutrient contained in your food of choice. Here's a list of common cravings, and what your...
• How Dangerous Is the Arsenic in Your Rice?
  
  There's a danger lurking in rice and you won't find it by reading labels. It's the chemical arsenic. And the threat isn't about immediate poisoning but rather that long-term exposure to small amounts can increase the risk of bladder, lung and skin cancer, heart disease and...
• Exercise Helps Chronic Health Problems
  
  Exercise can help prevent many chronic illnesses as well as make it easier to manage health conditions, from diabetes to joint pain. In terms of prevention, aim for the recommended 150 minutes of exercise, like brisk walking or cycling, each week. Along with eating a healthy...
• Calling Girls 'Fat' Leads to Eating Disorders: Study
  
  For teen girls, being called "fat" by friends or family may contribute to later developing eating disorders, and the harsh word from family members seems to carry the most weight, a recent U.S. study suggests. Weight stigma - the negative stereotypes, social devaluation and...
• Poor Diet Curbs Fertility: Study
  
  Women who shun fruit or eat lots of fast food take longer to get pregnant and are less likely to conceive within a year, according to a study released Thursday. A nearly no-fruit diet compared to one loaded with three or more pieces per day added about two weeks, on average,...
• New, More Accurate Peanut Test Developed
  
  British scientists have developed a far more accurate blood test to diagnose peanut allergy, offering a better way to monitor a significant food hazard. Peanuts are the most common cause of fatal food-induced anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reaction, and allergy cases among...
• Diet May Determine Timing of Menopause
  
  What women eat might determine when they enter menopause, new research suggests. After tracking more than 35,000 British women for four years, investigators found that menopause tended to start earlier among those whose diets were heavy in refined carbs. In contrast,...

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