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Effects and health risks of obesity
Obesity can cause a variety of health complications ranging from physical to emotional
Keto diet
The keto diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet. The lack of carbs forces your body into a metabolic state called ketosis, where it burns stored fats for energy.
How school policies can prevent obesity
A study that ran for 3 years and followed nearly 600 students shows how a school policies can prevent obesity.
Want to eat healthier? Practice gratitude
A new study finds that the simple act of practising gratitude can improve food choices.
Another reason to stay away from fried foods
They’re delicious, but fried foods are especially bad for you. It’s to do with the way they’re cooked and what they’re cooked in.
Do meal replacements work for weight loss?
How meal replacements fare compared to other ways of losing weight was the subject of a recent systematic review.
The benefits of an active commute
Swapping from commuting via car to taking public transport resulted in a reduction in body mass index.
Does duration of obesity up cancer risk in women?
The association between body fatness and cancer was investigated to see if the duration of being overweight ups cancer risk in women, these are the results.
Is it healthy to be fat and fit?
Being fit is important for health however carrying too much body fat may undo many of the health benefits brought about by fitness. A study in Sweden has surprising results.
