Diet & Weight Loss Archive

Diet and nutrition

Why is eating healthy so hard?

Published February 1, 2022

Many people still struggle with healthy eating, even though they know the basic guidelines to follow. This often is due to misperceptions that following a healthy diet is too difficult and too expensive. Making small changes in one's diet can help many people change their attitude about healthier eating and make it easier to embrace.

Diet and nutrition

In search of a milk alternative

Updated January 19, 2022

People who are unable to or don't want to drink cow's milk have alternatives, such as milks made from grains, nuts, and soy.

Healthy aging and longevity

Recommendation calls for earlier diabetes screening in people who are overweight

Published January 1, 2022

According to a new recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task force, diabetes screening should begin age 35 for people who are overweight, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater.

Healthy aging and longevity

Live long and prosper

Published November 1, 2021

Calculating longevity is complex because multiple factors must be considered, such as a person’s age, past health issues, current health status, geography, and lifestyle. While genetics is the best predictor of a person’s ability to live a long life, adopting certain habits can help the body stay healthier longer. These include not smoking, maintaining a healthy body mass index, doing at least 30 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity, consuming only moderate amounts of alcohol if any, and following a heart-healthy diet.

Healthy aging and longevity

Going to sleep late at night associated with obesity, big bellies

Published November 1, 2021

An international study published online June 1, 2021, by JAMA Network Open found that middle-aged and older adults had an increased risk of being obese or having a big belly if they went to sleep late, compared with a bedtime between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Diet and nutrition

Nationwide sugar reductions projected to save health and lives

Published November 1, 2021

A study published Aug. 27, 2021, in Circulation suggests that reducing sugar from packaged foods and sweetened drinks would prevent about 2.5 million heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac arrests, and prevent half a million cardiovascular deaths.

Diet and nutrition

Eat these fruits for their anti-inflammatory benefits

Published October 13, 2021

Healthy aging and longevity

Do BMI numbers add up?

Published October 1, 2021

For decades, researchers have used body mass index (BMI) to estimate a person’s body fat mass and predict possible health risks. While BMI is helpful, it can’t accurately measure the type of fat people accumulate, especially among older adults. Monitoring one’s waist size with a simple measuring tape may be a better option.

Skin and hair health

Is CoolSculpting effective?

Updated September 28, 2021

Heart Health

Normal weight, but big belly? That raises heart disease risk

Published August 1, 2021

Excess fat in the belly brings a greater risk for developing heart disease, even if one has a normal body weight, according to an American Heart Association statement published online April 22, 2021, by Circulation.

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Diet & Weight Loss Archive

Articles

Why is eating healthy so hard?

In search of a milk alternative

Recommendation calls for earlier diabetes screening in people who are overweight

Live long and prosper

Going to sleep late at night associated with obesity, big bellies

Nationwide sugar reductions projected to save health and lives

Eat these fruits for their anti-inflammatory benefits

Do BMI numbers add up?

Is CoolSculpting effective?

Normal weight, but big belly? That raises heart disease risk

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