Computer-based ‘brain training’ programs are all the rage at the moment. Now that same technology has been applied to nutrition to help people eat less sugar
weight loss
How has fast food changed over the past 30 years
A study has shown that despite the push for having healthier options on the menu, the quality of fast food has declined while the portion size has grown.
Want to eat healthier? Practice gratitude
A new study finds that the simple act of practising gratitude can improve food choices.
How supermarkets can help a community
A two year study of over 30000 households has shown dramatic results after supermarkets removed unhealthy food from the checkout area.
How to reduce food cravings
Food cravings can derail the best of intentions to eat healthily. Now a scientific review has looked at what causes food cravings and how they can be reduced.
Can a ritual improve self-control?
New research has found that for those who struggle with self-control when it comes to healthy eating habits, performing a simple ritual before a meal can help someone eat less.
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.
Can a high BMI as a baby affect you as a teen?
A recent Australian study aimed to find out whether fluctuating body mass index as a baby influenced your health in adolescence. These are the results.
The benefits of an active commute
Swapping from commuting via car to taking public transport resulted in a reduction in body mass index.
The benefits of swapping to wholegrain foods
Lowered energy absorption and a rise in metabolic rate could be two new reasons in favour of making the change to wholegrain.
