| It`s More Likely to Become Overweight If You Have Overweight Friends |
| Obesity is epidemic and it’s still spreading, according to recent American studies. This is the first study that focuses on the impact that social networking has on developing obesity. |
| Valentine' Day: Think Outside the Chocolate Box |
No need to remind you what we celebrate tomorrow. Valentine’s Day should not celebrate only love. It should also be a celebration of wellbeing and joy. It’s not only about loving your partner, but also about loving and appreciating yourself. So, what’s the secret to having a sweet, perfect Valentine’s Day without having to worry about eating too much chocolate?
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| Multiple Myeloma Caused by Obesity |
| An obese person is more predisposed to develop multiple myeloma compared to normal-weight individuals, according to researchers from the Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women`s Hospital, and Harvard School of Public Health. |
| What You Should Know About Proteins |
Proteins are always a part of our regular diet, but do we know all about them? Most of the proteins are found in eggs, milk, or soy and these are some of their strong and weak points.
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| An Unexpected Solution For a Healthier Lifestyle: Yogurt |
| Your body needs certain bacteria that improves digestion and maintains the nutritional balance. That bacteria is found especially in yogurt. |
| Fight Against Metabolic Syndrome with Low-Carb Diets |
Low-carb diets may be a solution for people who suffer from metabolic syndrome, according to recent studies conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania.
The metabolic syndrome may increase the risk to develop Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or other health problems. |
| Another innovation: Allergen-Free Peanuts |
Good news from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University researchers: they have discovered allergen-free peanuts through a simple process. This can be a relief for the millions peanut-allergy sufferers, and a boon to the peanut industry in the same time.
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| The Healthy New Year's Eve Resolution |
| It’s that time of the year when everybody is making lists of what they wish to accomplish in 2009. Some want new fancy cars, maybe a new house and others just want to raise money for that trip to Mexico. Whatever it is, the better chances will smile to those who learn that being healthy is the first step to success. |
| Great Tips on How to Stay in Shape During the Holidays |
| The party season is coming up. It’s the season of happy moments, of reuniting the family and friends and, of course, the season of eggnog and cakes. You worked out for months to get in that special outfit for when you visit your loved ones, so don’t let it all be a waste of time and effort. How can you avoid gaining weight and still have a great time with your friends and family without alienating? |
| Obesity Leading to Depression or Anxiety? |
| Obese people and smokers are more likely to suffer from anxiety or depression, according to a new nationwide study conducted by researchers at the Division of Adult and Community Health in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
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