Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Waistline Predicts Heart Disease Risk

A pear-shaped body may be better than an apple-shaped body
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Waistline May Predict Heart Disease Better Than Weight

When it comes to heart health, new research adds to the argument that a pear-shaped body, which is heavy in the hips, may be better than an apple-shaped body, which carries more...
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Berries: Big Health Benefits in Small Packages

You already know berries are good for you. But researchers are finding more and more reasons to eat these nutritious powerhouses. Here's one of the latest juicy details: Berries may...
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A New Health Perk for Coffee Drinkers?

Drinking coffee may cut your risk of colon cancer by as much as 50 percent, a new study suggests. The more you drink, the more you may reduce your risk -- and it makes no difference...
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Infant's BMI May Predict Early Childhood Obesity, Study Says

A high body mass index (BMI) in infancy may predict which children are likely to be obese at age 6 years, scientists say. "Our study shows that growth patterns in children who become...
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Obese People Trying to Shed Pounds Often Go Up and Down

The biggest losers -- those who lose the most weight -- tend to be the ones who win when it comes to keeping weight off, new research suggests. Weight cycling -- or the repeated loss...
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More of World's People Are Now Obese Than Underweight

More people worldwide are obese than underweight, a new study found. The researchers added that about one-fifth of adults could be obese by 2025. The number of obese people in the...
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