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Health, wellbeing and weight is more than a gut feeling, itrsquo;s about how the gut is working.
By Luke Darby for GQ.Getty ImagesJanuary is a month of food anxiety. It’s not just about resolutions, it’s the lingering sluggishness of vacation, the still-saturated feeling of holiday meals, and the haunting, family-inspired visions of what time and genetics have in store for your body if you aren’t diligent. In the last six months, *GQ* has…
Workplace wellness programs must get more creative, researchers say
Research conducted by The Miriam Hospital and The Rhode Island Community Food Bank demonstrated that – contrary to popular belief – healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables are affordable.
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Among obese older patients with a common type of heart failure, calorie restriction or aerobic exercise training improved their ability to exercise without experiencing shortness of breath…
A new U.S. study has found that the high levels of sugar in the typical Western diet could increase the risk and spread of breast cancer. In the study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, the breast cancer animal models were mice that had been genetically modified for breast cancer research, before being randomly placed into 4 different groups. Each group was then fed a different diet with varying levels of sugar until the mice reached 6 months of age.
A change to a healthier diet with less fat content made mice in experiments more alert after just 1 week, with implications for the treatment of obesity.
We talk a lot these days about what’s trending in pop culture. Of course, health will always be trending. And, as we move into 2016, we are going to continue to focus on improving our diets, and to seek out nutritional wellness in almost everything we eat.Okay, so we’re not always totally successful, and I’m a firm believer in the “everything…
Smoking is bad for pets too, the University of Glasgow said Tuesday, citing an ongoing study into the effects of second-hand smoke on dogs and cats. Research under way at the Scottish institution has found that pets living in a smoky environment have a higher risk of health problems including some animal cancers, cell damage and weight gain. “Pet owners often do not think about the impact that smoking could have on their pets,” said Clare Knottenbelt, professor of small animal medicine and oncology.