Learn Healthy Habits
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 07:02
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If you ask people how much they plan to exercise, they'll exercise more -- but only if that's a personal goal, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Mothers' Diets
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 07:01
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Mothers' Diets Have Biggest Influence On Children Eating Healthy, Study Suggests
As health professionals search for ways to combat the rise in obesity and promote healthy eating, new research reveals a mother's own eating habits -- and whether she views her child as a 'picky eater' -- has a huge impact on whether her child consumes enough fruits and vegetables.
15 Minutes of Exercise Per Day
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- Published on Friday, 25 November 2011 03:37
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15 minutes of exercise a day can increase your life expectancy by three years, even if you have cardiovascular disease risks.
Family Meals Help Children
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 07:01
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A study has found that eating together as a family may encourage children to be more open to trying new types of food. This finding will be presented at the Developmental Psychology Section Annual Conference to be held at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne from 7-9 September.
Natural Wonder Drug for Cancer
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 07:02
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A new report argues that all patients getting cancer treatment should be told to do two and a half hours of physical exercise every week.
Not Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 03:37
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An Apple a Day Isn't Enough: Many People Not Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables
Adults from 30 to 60 years old, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, aren't consuming the daily recommended levels of fruits and vegetables. Quebecers, however, eat more of nature's produce than their fellow Canadians.
Positive Emotions
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- Published on Monday, 21 April 2008 03:37
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Time and time again, it has been documented that regular exercise has many health benefits including lowering risks associated with the comorbidities of obesity. With only 30% of Americans trying to lose weight meeting the National Institutes of Health exercise guidelines of 300 minutes/week, a study in the
Work Conditions Impact Parents' Food Choices
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 03:37
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Since most parents in the US are employed, there are competing demands on their time that can compromise food choices for themselves and their children. How parents cope with these demands and how work conditions are related to food choice coping strategies are the subjects of a study in the September/October issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
