| A better, easier way to measure fat than BMI? Body mass index (BMI) may soon be replaced with a new tool for measuring body fat and associated health risks - waist-to-height ratio. Publ.Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 04:13:33 -0700 DoctorsHealthPress.com Supports Study Showing the Effects of Capsaicin on Reducing Belly Fat The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is lending its support to a recent study showing the effects of capsaicin on reducing belly fat.Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 19, 2012 The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books and reports, including the ... Publ.Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 00:11:18 -0700 Bad fat could decline memory Washington, May 18 (IANS) Certain types of fat are linked with deteriorating memory and mental functioning, says a new study. Publ.Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 02:58:57 -0700 Food fat tax would have to be 20 percent OXFORD, England, May 18 (UPI) -- Taxes on unhealthy food might improve health, but the tax would need to be at least 20 percent to have a significant effect, British researchers said. Publ.Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 18:19:34 -0700 Cumberland, Salem county health experts discuss 'fat tax' on unhealthy foods to reduce obesity rates If health warnings, exercise programs, social stigma and voluntary diets haven’t impacted rising obesity rates, could a hefty “fat tax” have an effect? Publ.Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 15:10:22 -0700 This Math Equation Will Make You Less Fat [Health] # health From trying fad diets to developing eating disorders to becoming a gym rat, people have basically gone crazy trying to lose weight. And it's true, America is fat. But what if the secret to losing weight wasn't in ditching carbs or hurling or doing interval exercises but rather if it was in math? What? Yes. Math. More » Publ.Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 17:01:37 -0700 20 percent 'fat tax' needed to improve population health, experts say Taxes on unhealthy food and drinks would need to be at least 20 percent to have a significant effect on diet-related conditions such as obesity and heart disease, say experts on bmj.com today. Ideally, this should be combined with subsidies on healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables, they add. Publ.Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 22:22:23 -0700 'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time Title: 'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time Category: Health News Created: 5/18/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AM Publ.Date : Fri, 18 May 2012 21:51:46 -0700 With fat: What's good or bad for the heart, may be the same for the brain According to new research, one "bad" fat -- saturated fat -- was found to be associated with worse overall cognitive function and memory in women over time. By contrast, a "good" fat -- mono-unsaturated fat was associated with better overall cognitive function and memory. Publ.Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 05:16:55 -0700 A Better Way to Assess Body Fat and Health Risk? BMI's days as a top way to measure body fat and associated health risks may be numbered. New research suggests that the better way to know where you stand concerning health risks related to your amount of body fat is your waist-to-height ratio. Publ.Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 15:20:38 -0700 |
| Well: Do Protein Sports Drinks Work? That question has long gripped physiologists and nutritionists. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:01:35 GMT A Final Cocoon: Dying at Home For some of the terminally ill, creating a space that embodies their deepest longings is part of saying goodbye. Publ.Date : Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:00:39 GMT Prescriptions: Prostate Cancer Drug Gets Lukewarm Review The analysis was issued as Medicare decides whether to pay for the expensive drug, Provenge. Publ.Date : Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:18:15 GMT The New Old Age: Financial Strategies for Every Age In a special section, The Times examines money management strategies for the so-called sandwich generation. Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:41:31 GMT CT Scans Cut Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Finds A trial has shown that early detection, using annual CT scans rather than X-rays, can sharply reduce deaths. Publ.Date : Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:27:13 GMT Respecting Muslim Patients’ Needs A new study examines how doctors and nurses can help Muslim patients when the traditional health care system cannot accommodate their traditions. Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:07:23 GMT For Youths, Depression Often Has a Sequel In a study of nearly 200 adolescents, about half of the subjects who recovered from major depression became depressed again within five years. Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:39:34 GMT Drug Suits Raise Questions for Doctors, and Juries As recent lawsuits suggest a long-term risk, doctors and drug makers are debating the use of osteoporosis drugs. Publ.Date : Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:20:02 GMT While Warning About Fat, U.S. Pushes Cheese Sales When sales of Domino’s Pizza were lagging, a government agency stepped in with advice: more cheese. This is the same government that, for health reasons, is advising less cheese. Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:23:22 GMT The New Old Age: Families Struggle to Care for Veterans Caregivers of veterans report greater difficulties than do those of other disabled adults. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:16:07 GMT Well: A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving With a husband who is a vegetarian and a son who requires gluten-free food, Sylvana Nardone has learned that cooking challenges can boost creativity in the kitchen. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:55:58 GMT Recipes for Health: Carrots: Digging Deeper for Fall Flavor Unlike many other vegetables rich in beta-carotene, carrots are useful in both their raw and cooked states. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:03:25 GMT Prescriptions: Poll: The Economy Trumps Health Care A Kaiser Foundation survey showed the health care came in fourth as a reason for voting in the midterm elections. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:27:46 GMT Recipes for Health: Tomato and Carrot Marinara Sauce If you’re trying to eat less meat but miss chunky tomato sauce, you’ll appreciate the finely diced carrots in this one. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:11:24 GMT Well: A Star Chef Celebrates Fall Vegetables Chef Michael Anthony of New York's Gramercy Tavern offers a bounty of fall vegetable recipes for the Thanksgiving table. Publ.Date : Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:01:37 GMT Antibiotics Research Subsidies Weighed by U.S. Government officials are considering financial incentives to spur the development of vitally needed antibiotics. Publ.Date : Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:30:24 GMT |
