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Experts beginning to see changes in eating patterns of Americans | Gustafson
More Americans cut back on calories, choose healthier foods, cook meals at home and eat out less often…
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For healthy aging, just keep moving | Gustafson
The healthier and more physically fit you are, the better your chances will be to live a long…
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Get back on track in the New Year with a healthier diet, lifestyle | Gustafson
Making New Year's resolution is a time-honored, albeit tiring, custom.
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Mindful eating benefits both body and mind | Gustafson
There has been increasing interest in the subject in recent years, and a growing movement that connects eating…
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Obesity and health do not go together, study finds | Gustafson
For quite a while some experts believed that a little extra body fat would not necessarily trigger health…
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No such thing as a “natural diet” for humans, scientists say | Gustafson
Diet plans like to make all sorts of claims in terms of their effectiveness for weight loss and…
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Lion share of medical spending goes to services and treating chronic diseases | Gustafson
It is a widespread belief that the aging baby boomer generation is going to break the bank when…
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Who wants to be called an ‘inner beauty?’ | Gustafson
When the singer and actress Beyonce was named the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” by People Magazine in 2012,…
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Diabetes, the hidden killer | Gustafson
Like many other so-called non-communicable diseases (NCDs), diabetes is on the rise worldwide. Here in the United States,…
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No time to be sick | Gustafson
It is a well-documented fact that American workers put in longer hours and take less time off than…
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Growing up in poverty affects brain development | Gustafson
That children who are exposed to the hardships of poverty suffer many disadvantages is of no surprise. But…
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The Holiday season, a time for emotional eating | Gustafson
As the holidays are nearing, even those among us who mostly manage to stay in shape have to…
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Not getting enough sleep may contribute to mental decline in later years | Gustafson
Chronic sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality have been linked to a number of health problems, but now…
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When choosing a diet plan, separate the wheat from the chaff | Gustafson
If your goal is to lose weight, almost any diet that restricts calorie intake will do the trick,…
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Scientists question the validity of food addiction | Gustafson
As the obesity crisis continues to spread around the world, nutrition scientists keep looking for answers why millions…
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Healthy aging could be the next frontier | Gustafson
Rather than spending all of their time fighting diseases, medical researchers should focus more on how we can…
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Stress in midlife may increase risk of dementia | Gustafson
People who undergo traumatic experiences or endure stressful situations during their midlife years may be more likely to…
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More than weight, body fat raises health risks, studies find | Gustafson
To determine the risk of diet and lifestyle–related illnesses in their patients, such as diabetes or heart disease,…
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Locally-grown foods enjoy increasing popularity, not because of better appearance | Gustafson
Consumers are more interested in where their food comes from, how it is produced, and how they can…
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Keeping a healthy diet and lifestyle during the cold season | Gustafson
It’s easier to eat right and be active outdoors during the summer months when the weather is warm…