Articles for Tag: "obesity"

Is your smoothie worse for you than soda? 
Is your smoothie worse for you than soda?
Experts warn that many smoothies and juices contain just as much sugar as a large soft drink, and lack the nutritional benefit of whole fruit.
Why women are at a higher risk for kidney stones 
Why women are at a higher risk for kidney stones
A new study shows obesity may be one of the main causes of kidney stones, especially among women.
Dangers of ‘distracted eating’  Featured
Dangers of ‘distracted eating’
Experts say more people should pay attention to what they eat throughout the day and how much. Find out why.
Short, high impact workouts do the body good 
Short, high impact workouts do the body good
A new study finds that the intensity, not duration, of exercise may offer big health benefits.
More doubts about accuracy of BMI 
More doubts about accuracy of BMI
Body mass index (BMI) has been a popular tool for determining healthy weight for more than 180 years. Find out why researchers are questioning this measurement.
How excess sugar can be deadly 
How excess sugar can be deadly
New research shows that your three-soda-a-day habit can be more than unhealthy. It could shorten your life.
Cut obesity risk by making lunch fun 
Cut obesity risk by making lunch fun
An expert explains how a dash of creativity with healthy ingredients can turn the brown bag experience into something your kids can get excited about.