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Yes, Food Addiction Is Real

13 Jun, 2018

Staying away from that extra slice of pie or helping of french fries might be a little more complicated than just exercising willpower. Yes, food addiction is real – but you can fight back.

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Married Couples Share Diabetes Risk

22 May, 2018

A fascinating new study may have found a connection between spouses’ BMI and their shared risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Find out what this means for your relationship, and how you can stay healthy together.

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How To Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Overeating

23 Nov, 2017

Thanksgiving is a delicious holiday that’s centered around something we all love: food! Here’s how to enjoy Thanksgiving, without overeating and feeling awful afterwards.

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Which Halloween Candy Is The Worst, Nutritionally?

31 Oct, 2017

Nutritionists have weighed in on which candy types are healthier than others, and one popular Halloween treat received the honors of being ranked dead last.

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“Fat But Fit” Is A Myth

15 Aug, 2017

Can certain obese people still have relatively healthy vitals despite their weight? A new study shows “fat but fit” is, unfortunately, a myth.

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How Your Coffee Habit Is Affecting Your Lifespan

11 Jul, 2017

Two studies out of USC this week hold surprisingly positive news for people who drink two to four cups of coffee per day.

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Should You Do A Sugar Detox This Summer?

13 Jun, 2017

Overly aggressive detoxing — such as extreme juicing, cleansing, etc — is not a sustainably healthy way to approach nutrition. However, there is one thing you can detox from immediately that could make a huge difference this summer: sugar.

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Type 2 Diabetes May Alter Cognitive Function

02 May, 2017

A new study finds that obesity and Type 2 diabetes may have an observable, physical effect on brain construction — and not a good one.

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World Kidney Day Organizers Urge Weight Management

09 Mar, 2017

Today is World Kidney Day, and the organizers behind the awareness effort are urging each and every person to do what they can to combat obesity.

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