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Pick up the pace: Walking speed linked with heart health in older adults
For older adults, walking a little faster, or for a few extra blocks, may increase the heart-healthy benefits of your…
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Federal jury to settle bitter battle between sweeteners
Big Sugar and Big Corn face off in court this week in a bitter, multibillion-dollar battle of sweeteners that boils…
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People who see themselves as overweight are more likely to gain weight
People who perceived themselves to be overweight were at greater risk of gaining weight in recent studies from the U.S.…
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Benefits of weight loss surgery diminished after 5 years
Five years after weight loss surgery, obese patients may regain many of the pounds they initially shed, a new study…
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Obese people less likely to return to normal weight, study says
In a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health, researchers found that obese people are highly unlikely…
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Fitness apps data reveals American workout habits, most active states
Millions of Americans are recording their workout routines and activities on apps that are giving fitness experts new insights into…
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A growing body of evidence suggests that weight-loss surgery is more effective than diet and exercise at getting rid of…
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FDA tells food industry to phase out artificial trans fats
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is ordering food companies to phase out the use of heart-clogging trans fats over the…
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Eating nuts, peanuts daily could lower risk of death, study finds
While past studies have highlighted the health benefits of eating nuts, new research has found that consuming the crunchy snack—as…
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