Contrary to common thinking, BMI is not the best measurement for overall risk because many people with readings in the normal range still have dangerous levels of (hidden) visceral fat.
Obesity is socially contagious, according to research published in the past few years. How it is “caught” from others remains a murky area. But findings from Arizona State University researchers published online May 5 in the American Journal of Public Health shed light on the transmission of obesity among friends and family.
Increasingly for Americans the cost of food is becoming almost as important as the taste of it, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation 2011 Food & Health Survey.
The so-called “bad cholesterol” – low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL – may not be so bad after all, shows a Texas A&M University study that casts new light on the cholesterol debate, particularly among adults who exercise.
Fitness does not necessarily equate to health. Optimal health is a combination of many things—both mental and physical. When mental or emotional stress levels are high, intense physical training may actually add to the body’s stress load say authors of new book.
Contrary to what we’ve been told, eliminating or severely limiting fats from the diet may not be beneficial to cardiac function in patients suffering from heart failure, a study at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine reports.
Immigrants to the United States and their U.S.-born children gain more than a new life and new citizenship. They gain weight. Now psychologists show that it’s not simply the abundance of high-calorie American junk food that causes weight gain. Instead, members of U.S. immigrant groups choose typical American dishes as a way to show that they belong and to prove their American-ness.
According to a new study, being overweight or obese during middle age may increase the risk of certain dementias. The research is published in the May 3, 2011, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
How much exercise are overweight and obese people getting? More than many might think, according to research findings by nurses from Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.
A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher metabolic rates predict early natural mortality, indicating that higher energy turnover may accelerate aging in humans.
Consuming a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and many spices will help maintain high levels of polyphenols in your body and blood stream all day long.
As fuel prices soar, food prices are beginning to creep up to crisis levels most recently seen in 2007. “Coupled with the financial crisis, high food prices can take a significant toll on nutrition, especially in developing countries,” says Lora Iannotti, PhD, a public health expert and professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. “The same consequences can be true for wealthier countries, as households opt for less expensive, poor quality foods. Hidden hunger is a problem across the globe.”
The largest study to examine the association of dietary fats and prostate cancer risk has found found those with the highest blood percentages of DHA, an inflammation-lowering omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in fatty fish, have more than twice the risk of developing aggressive, high-grade prostate cancer compared to men with the lowest DHA levels.
Food producers are responding to health-conscious consumers by developing products that appeal to consumers’ taste buds but also keep them full long after a meal has ended.
Although stevia-derived sweeteners are relatively new to U.S. grocery store shelves, consumers should feel confident using them because of extensive and rigorous testing worldwide during the past decade and beyond.
The economic difficulties of the past two years have left an indelible impression on consumers’ food decisions, driving several of the Top 10 food trends identified in the April 2011 issue of Food Technology magazine, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).
Hungry for a meatloaf cupcake with mashed potato frosting? How about potato tacos? Or a loaded baked potato pizza? With the popularity of low-carb diets waning, potato-based dishes are turning up on more dinner tables and restaurant menus as a healthy addition to almost any meal.
Indiana U. experts discuss how to use a foam roller to reduce two common aches, why fitness facilities should keep an eye out for over-exercising, and why it's never too late to start strengthening core muscles -- and it's likely easier than most people think.
Tufts University researchers observed that a genetic variant on the perilipin 4 (PLIN4) locus was associated with an increased risk of obesity yet, carriers with higher omega-3 fatty acid intakes tended to weigh less than carriers who consumed little or no omega-3 fatty acids. Furthermore, the researchers identified a microRNA (miRNA) which may help elucidate the mechanism behind the gene-diet interaction.
Researchers were able to to improve diabetes patients’ health by first addressing their depression.
Overweight and obese parents more likely than other parents to view school-time activity as inadequate.
Curbing carbohydrates is more effective than cutting calories for individuals who want to quickly reduce the amount of fat in their liver, report UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
A new study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that when it comes to losing weight and body fat, diet and exercise are most effective when done together as compared to either strategy alone.
Programs that encourage communities to get more active are one strategy for stemming the global tide of obesity. Yet, a new review of studies says the evidence backing the effectiveness of these programs is poor.
Animal model finds reduced tissue damage after heart attacks following acute, high-fat feeding
University of Maryland researchers found that Parkinson's patients who did low intensity training on a treadmill for a longer duration improved their walking more than patients who walked at a higher-intensity for a shorter time.
Women in the treatment group had significantly lower total Postpartum Depression Screening Scale scores, with significantly fewer symptoms common to postpartum depression.
An analysis of the essential mineral selenium by Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) suggests that adequate intake of essential mineral selenium may prevent age-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Brisk walking several times per week bestows benefits in just 3 months
Study is the first to evaluate the long-term cardioprotective effects of daily consumption of apple in postmenopausal women.
Not all diet plans help reduce a person’s chances of developing cancer. Nutrition experts from MD Anderson separate the good from the bad among popular diets.
Loyola Physician says lent is perfect time to start healthy habits.
Is there a "health halo effect" for organic products?
Study shows consumption of GTP (at a level equivalent to about 4-6 cups of steeped green tea daily) & participation in tai chi independently enhanced markers of bone health by 3 and 6 months, respectively
Study was performed in tissue cultures taken from mice. The polyphenols showed a dose-dependent suppression of adipocyte differentiation.
According to authors of new book, the rise of modern diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, high triglycerides, obesity and hypoglycemia to name a few, are the end result of too many grains and refined carbohydrates in our daily diets.
Vitamins, herbs and other dietary supplements keep rising in popularity among U.S. health seekers. But are they safe?
As America’s collective waistline continues to expand, so does the number of food products parading themselves as healthy options. In light of growing concern over the nutritional value of the foods we put into our bodies, many food marketers have stepped up their advertising in an effort to stand out against their competitors.
Following federal government recommendations on exercise might lead to a longer life for adults, according to a new study of nearly 250,000 Americans.
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified one reason people with hypertension experience an even greater increase in their blood pressure when they exercise, and they’ve learned how to prevent the rise.
According to the authors, TurboCharged™ requires no strenuous exercise, supplements or special equipment. The program describes exactly how to train your body to use excess body fat for energy, fast; explains everyday activities that will accelerate fat loss; teaches mini-exercises requiring only 3-5 minutes each day that will trigger fat-burning while strengthening muscle; explains the ideal foods and how to eat them to burn your body fat fast; eliminates any related diet anxiety or moodiness; proves that you are truly getting younger; and provides easy ways to maintain your new lean and healthy body with minimal effort for life.
Getting older doesn’t mean giving up muscle strength. Not only can adults fight the battle of strength and muscle loss that comes with age, but the Golden Years can be a time to get stronger, say experts at the University of Michigan Health System.
For obese seniors, dieting and exercise together are more effective at improving physical performance and reducing frailty than either alone. Although weight loss alone and exercise alone improve physical function, neither is as effective as diet and exercise together, which improved physical performance in seniors by 21 percent.
In comments submitted to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in advance of today’s hearing on food colors and hyperactivity in children, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) highlighted the lack of sound scientific evidence that links food colors and hyperactivity and provided consumer insights that show a low level of concern by the majority of Americans about food colors in the foods they purchase and consume.
According to a recently released study that traced the eating habits of Minnesota residents for 27 years, the body weight of Americans is rising along with their increased intake of sugars added to processed and home-cooked foods. This comes as no surprise to brother and sister Tom and Dian Griesel, the co-authors of the new book TurboCharged, which presents a weight-loss program consisting of 8 easy steps that train you to use your excess body fat as fuel, eat intelligently, and incorporate activity into your hectic schedule.
Cornell University researchers report they have identified a gene that increases the risk for colon cancer in laboratory mice when the animals’ diets are deficient in folate – offering a likely insight into how such cancers develop in humans.
Scientists are reporting that walnuts have a combination of more healthful antioxidants and higher quality antioxidants than any other nut. They will describe their study on heart-healthy walnuts at the 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Anaheim.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and CanolaInfo today announced the winner of the inaugural Heart-Healthy Product Development Competition at Wellness 11 held in Rosemont, Ill. The winning student team from the food science program at Louisiana State University (LSU) developed Ze-Ti, a shelf-stable bubble tea designed for the grab-and-go lifestyle.
To provide helpful background and context on food colors in advance of the FDA public meeting on this topic, the International Food Information Council Foundation would like to offer resources and experts.
Some simple changes to promote healthy habits at work can help to prevent employees from gaining weight, reports a study in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).
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