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Pediatrician’s Group Warns Against Low-Carb/Keto Diets for Kids
A new policy report from the American Academy of Pediatrics urges physicians and parents not to use low-carb diet for kids with diabetes or at risk for the disease.
Water Fasting: Do Risks Outweigh Benefits?
Water fasting appears to be relatively safe, but pounds are likely to come back quickly, a new evidence review says.
Intermittent Fasting vs. Calorie Counting; Which Diet Works Best for Weight Loss?
Nearly 80 adults with obesity agree to test 3 eating plans to see which one results in the most significant weight loss after 1 year.
Dieting, Exercise, Pills – What Works Best for Weight Loss and Health?
Researchers compare common diet strategies and discover evidence-based weight loss plans help move the scale and improve important heart measures.
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Could the Keto Diet Help Ease Psychiatric Conditions?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 2, 2024
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Patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder tend to see their conditions ease after four months on the ketogenic ("keto") diet, a small pilot study finds.
While no one is saying the diet should replace standard medications, the researchers believe it could provide a...
New Clues to How Fasting Might Keep You Healthy
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2024
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Many swear that trendy fasting diets are keeping them slimmer and healthier.
They may now have some science to back that up.
British researchers at the University of Cambridge believe they've uncovered the processes that cause fasting to lower bodily inflammation.<...
Practice 'Self-Compassion' to Help Reach Your Weight Loss Goals
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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It's not easy to lose weight, especially when facing a world filled with the temptation of tasty treats and rich, delicious meals.
But being kind to yourself can make the difference when it comes to sticking to a diet, a new study reports.
Dieters who practice self...
FDA Looking Into New Risks With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 4, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of additional dangers linked to several wildly popular weight-loss drugs.
Give Thanks for Healthy Diet Changes During the Holidays
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2023
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THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy, high-calorie drinks.
But before diving into decadent eating, consider trying to make healthy ...
Family Fun Can Burn Off Those Extra Thanksgiving Calories
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2023
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It's common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some calories and feel a little less sluggish after the big meal.
Kicking off Thanksgiving Day by participating in a community event l...
Fasting Diets Beat Low-Cal Regimens for Folks With Diabetes
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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Time-restricted dieting may be a better way for people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight than counting calories, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that people who only ate between noon and 8 p.m. each day lost more weight than those who reduced their calories by ...
Even Small Dietary Changes Bring Big Benefit to the Planet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2023
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Fighting climate change could come down to choosing chicken for your burrito or using soy milk for coffee creamer, a new study suggests.
Making simple substitutions to an everyday diet can reduce the average American's food-based carbon footprint by more than 35%, accord...
Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise Burns Fat, Adds Muscle
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2023
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Rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and lean proteins, a Mediterranean style of eating consistently earns accolades for its long list of health benefits, including the prevention of heart disease and diabetes.
Now, new research from Spain shows this way ...
Low-Cal vs. Fasting Diets: How Does Each Affect the Microbiome?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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When it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome.
Now, initial results of a small, ongoing study suggests that weight loss through either intermittent fasting or a calorie-r...
Water Fasting: Is It Safe? Is It for You?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus.
But whatever weight is lost during a water fast can come back quickly, while other health benefits fade fast, according to a
Fasting Diets vs. Cutting Calories: Which Works Best?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2023
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A trendy form of intermittent fasting does seem to help people lose some weight — though it may be no better than old-fashioned calorie counting, a new clinical trial suggests.
Researchers found that the tactic — called time-restricted eating — helped people with o...
Fasting Diet Could Help Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2023
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Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its laundry list of potential health benefits -- from weight loss to longevity.
Now, new research suggests that it may beat low-calorie diets when it comes to preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk people.
Folks who only...
Which Diets Really Raise Your Life Span? Two Come Out on Top
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 3, 2023
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People at risk of heart disease could extend their lives by going Mediterranean or low-fat, according to a new analysis of popular diets.
In the world of nutrition and disease, dietary fat is an often confusing subject. And in general, experts say, recent years have seen...
Want to Lose Weight? Here Are the Best Exercises to Shed Pounds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 23, 2023
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When it comes to picking the best exercise to lose weight, there is no one right answer.
That's because the right answer is variety, mixing and matching types of exercise to keep the body guessing and improving.
"The body adapts to the demands we put on it," said...
Do Fasting Diets Work? Study Finds Meal Size, Not Timing, Key to Weight Loss
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 18, 2023
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When it comes to weight loss, what seems to matter most is how often and how much you eat, rather than when you eat.
That's the conclusion of a new study that focused on the eating habits of about 550 adults.
For six months, all were asked to use a phone app to r...
What Is the Heart-Healthy DASH Diet?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2023
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A common eating plan with a catchy acronym — the DASH diet — is designed to help you lower your blood pressure, but exactly what can you eat while on it?
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet has been around for almost 25 years and it's still one o...
How Much Weight Loss Per Month Is Safe?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2023
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So, after a month of holiday eating, your pants are too tight and you're desperate to lose the extra weight as quickly as possible, but how much can you lose in a month?
Experts say there is no speedy way to shed pounds.
How long does it take to lose weight? Accor...
Stick With These Foods to Help You Lose Weight
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2023
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When it comes to losing weight, certain foods have a reputation for being all-stars, providing for a body's nutritional needs while helping keep a person fuller for longer.
“You're looking at plant foods,” said ...
Resolved to Lose Weight in 2023? Experts Compare Popular Diets
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 3, 2023
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Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions -- possibly to give yourself an excuse for some New Year's Eve overindulgence.
"I'm going to cram it all in tonight, so tomorrow I start afresh," jokes registered dietitian
Bribing Folks Can Help Them Meet Weight-Loss Goals, Study Finds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2022
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Money may not buy happiness, but it might give low-income obese people an extra incentive to lose weight, a new study suggests.
The study, of people from urban neighborhoods, found that cash rewards encouraged participants to shed some extra pounds, versus a weight-...
You're Eating Healthier These Days, But Is It as Healthy As You Think?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2022
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People trying to adopt a healthier diet probably aren't the best judges of how w...
Do Fasting Diets Affect a Woman's Hormones?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2022
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Intermittent fasting has taken off as a way to lose weight without having to limit types of a food a person eats.
But there was little research on how eating only during a few hours of the day and then only drinking water might affect female reproductive hormones.
Late-Night Meals Especially Bad for Weight Gain: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2022
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Your fondness for midnight snacks has caused you to pack on the pounds over the years, and now researchers have a better understanding of why.
While late-night eating has long been linked with an increased risk for obesity, researchers weren't sure exactly how it caused ...
Firefighters Show Fasting Diets Can Work for Shift Workers
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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"Time-restricted" eating is a popular way to lose weight, and a new study suggests it can offer shift-workers a way to eat more healthfully.
Knee Trouble? Losing Weight May Help Slow Arthritis
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2022
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Losing excess weight may not only help prevent knee arthritis, but also slow its progression in people who already have the condition, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that among over 9,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who managed to shed some extra weig...
Are Big Breakfasts Really the Key to Weight Loss?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2022
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Dieters who believe that eating a big breakfast followed by a small dinner is the surest way to lose weight will likely be very disappointed by the findings of a new, small study.
What did the researchers discover? Eating the largest meal early in the day is unlikely to ...
Are You Among the 'Diet-Resistant'? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2022
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"You can't run from the fork."
It's an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds.
But is that true for everyone?
New research suggests there's a category of "diet-resistant" peop...
Fasting Diet Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2022
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Intermittent fasting might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, a new study has found.
People with diabetes who restricted their eating to within a daily 10-hour window wound up with blood sugar levels in the normal range for about th...
Could Fasting Diets Lower COVID Severity?
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2022
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A fasting diet might be the ticket to avoiding a COVID-19 hospitalization, a new study suggests.
Researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Utah found that people who had practiced water-only intermittent fasting for decades were less likely to experience severe compli...
Intermittent Fasting: Is It Better Than Typical Weight-Loss Diets?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2022
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"Time-restricted" eating has become a popular weight-loss tactic, but a new clinical trial finds no benefits in adding it to old-fashioned calorie-cutting.
'Motivational' Talks Won't Help Dieters Lose Weight: Study
- Amy Norton
- March 29, 2022
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It takes a lot of will to successfully lose weight, but a new research review suggests that "motivational" conversations with a health provider may make little difference.
The review looked at...
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Higher Cancer Risk
- Amy Norton
- March 25, 2022
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"Sugar-free" might sound healthy, but a new study hints that people who consume a lot of artificial sweeteners
Study Hints That Cutting Daily Calories Could Extend Healthy Life Span
- February 11, 2022
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Just a slight reduction in your calorie intake could give you more and healthier years of life, researchers say.
They also pinpointed a protein that plays a key role in the beneficial effects of
New Year's Resolution? Here's How to Make it Stick
- January 1, 2022
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It's clear that these last couple of years have been tough for a lot of people.
So now that it's the week when people make New Year's resolutions, go easy on yourself.
If you'd like to make a resolution, start small, the American Psychological Association (APA) s...
Weight Loss Your Resolution? Experts Look at Fasting, Keto and Whole 30
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2021
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Folks who are determined to shed some pounds in the New Year face a bewildering array of fad diets and quickie weight-loss schemes.
Science Reveals How Red Meat Harms the Heart
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 29, 2021
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Red-meat lovers may raise their risk of heart disease through a chain of events that plays out in the gut, a new study suggests.
Many studies over the years have tied diets heavy in red and processed meats to a heightened risk of heart disease and stroke. That type of ev...
Big Review Confirms Power of Fasting Diets for Weight Loss
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2021
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Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its potential health benefits, and now a new review shows this style of eating really does produce weight loss and may even improve certain markers of heart health.
Americans Turning to Trendy Diets to Shed Pandemic Pounds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 20, 2021
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Americans in the prime of their lives are worried about the pounds they packed on during the pandemic and plan to do something about it in the new year, a new Harris Poll/HealthDay survey finds.
Nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults (63%) plan to change up their diet ...
Pandemic Curbed Kids' Efforts to Lose Excess Weight
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2021
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A new study is highlighting yet another consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic: It has likely made it even harder for kids with obesity to manage their weight.
The findings, researchers sai...
Diet Drinks May Thwart Efforts to Lose Weight
- Steven Reinberg
- October 1, 2021
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Trying to slim down? Diet drinks aren't likely to help, researchers warn.
And those containing the artificial sweetener sucralose may even increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, according to a
MIND Diet May Guard Against Alzheimer's
- Steven Reinberg
- September 29, 2021
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The MIND diet may help older people ward off Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.
Developed by the late Martha Clare Morris, who was a Rush University nutritional epidemiologist, and her colleagues, the MIND diet is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH diets.
...
Intermittent Fasting Can Cut Your Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease
- Steven Reinberg
- September 27, 2021
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In terms of healthy eating, timing is everything.
That's the word from researchers who claim the time of day that you eat may be just as important for your health as what you eat.
Having your meals in a consistent window of 8 to 10 hours may help prevent and manag...
Better Diet, More Exercise Equals Better Blood Pressure
- Steven Reinberg
- September 27, 2021
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People with high blood pressure that doesn't respond to treatment may have more success by following the DASH diet and joining a supervised diet and exercise program, a new study suggests.
DASH is short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension -- a regimen rich in fru...
Getting Healthy After Heart Attack Could Add Over 7 Years to Life
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2021
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Heart attack survivors could gain more than seven healthy years of life if they take the right medications and improve their lifestyle, new research estimates.
Unfortunately, studies have found, heart attack survivors rarely get optimal control over their risk factors.
Try These 3 Tips to Lose Those Pandemic Pounds
- Cara Murez
- August 4, 2021
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If you're like many people, your waistline has expanded during the pandemic.
"The world shut down," said Heather Tressler, a registered dietitian at the Penn State Celiac Clinic at Penn State Health's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. "Maybe you didn't change what you a...
Just 250 Fewer Calories Per Day Brings Big Health Rewards for Obese Seniors
- Cara Murez
- August 2, 2021
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Seniors, it may be easier than you think to undo the damage of decades of bad eating and precious little exercise.
New research shows that cutting just 250 calories a day and exercising moderately could lead to not only weight loss but improved vascular health in older o...
For Losing Weight, Calorie Counting Tops Fasting Diets
- June 16, 2021
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Intermittent fasting diets are all the rage, but new clinical trial results indicate they don't work any better than simple calorie cutting.
People who simply cut their daily calories by 25% lost the most weight and fat tissue in three weeks of dieting, compared with two...
Teasing People About Weight Can Help Bring on Eating Disorders
- Robert Preidt
- June 14, 2021
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What can make a young person vulnerable to eating disorders? Teasing them about any extra pounds they may carry, researchers say.
"Our findings add to the growing evidence that weight-based mistreatment is not helpful and is often harmful to the health of young people," ...
'Plant-Based' or Low-Fat Diet: Which Is Better for Your Heart?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2021
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Hoping to eat your way to a healthier heart?
Diets rich in plant foods may beat low-fat eating regimens for cutting the risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.
Saturated fat, the kind largely found in animal products, has long been viewed as the enemy ...