Obesity: Prevention
Is Obesity Alone a Risk Factor for Heart Disease?
11/28/05, Johns Hopkins UniversityIt's a fact that people who are overweight or obese are more likely to have heart attacks and strokes. What isn't clear is whether their greater risk…
Stress Eating
01/21/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityDo you sometimes find yourself reaching for food or something to put in your mouth even when you aren't hungry? Does eating seem to calm your nerves?…
Are Soft Drinks Contributing to Obesity?
05/26/09, Johns Hopkins UniversityMany people and nutritional experts, but certainly not all of them, have accepted that HFCS is a significant player in the development of obesity.
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Keeping Your Children Lean, Part 2
06/30/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityChildhood obesity is a frightening epidemic associated with risk factors for the later development of coronary artery disease. Here's what you can do…
Keeping Your Children Lean, Part 1
06/27/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityObesity in teenagers is a risk factor for a number of conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and…
It's not Your Weight, It's Your Waist
07/18/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityMany studies have found that the risks for cardiovascular disease and diabetes are more closely related to the amount of fat within the abdomen than…
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